News - Councillors
Leitrim council's budget to increase by €4m next year
The council has identified several highlights for expenditure in 2026.
Nov 7, 2025 07:22
Three children rescued from fire at Drogheda IPAS centre
Gardaí were alerted to the incident in the George's Street area around 8.15pm yesterday evening.
Nov 1, 2025 08:03
No change to property tax adjustment factor in Roscommon next year
Jul 11, 2025 15:32
Proposal for 51 houses in south Roscommon goes to planning
They're a combination of two and three-bed homes.
Dec 17, 2024 08:08
Hope remains for Longford IDA site according to Government Minister
Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.
Aug 22, 2023 17:22
TDs run risk of stoking expectations with newspaper opinion pieces says local Councillor
Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy and Junior minister Peter Burke was one of the three names on a piece earlier this week advocating for a tax break.
May 26, 2023 14:37
Fianna Fail confirms south Roscommon candidates ahead of 2024 local elections
Fianna Fail Conventions in the two other municipal districts in Roscommon will take place in the coming weeks.
May 25, 2023 07:45
Planning Minister in Leitrim to meet councillors and officials today
Councillors are expected to raise a number of planning difficulties in the county with Minister O' Donnell today
May 19, 2023 14:20
Planning Permission sought for road works at Roscommon Town
Part 8 planning is the process by which the County Council themselves seek permission for works on sites under their control.
May 2, 2023 07:38
Longford Councillors quiz transport Minister on N4 upgrade
Th Green Party leader was in Longford today.
Apr 28, 2023 16:41
Hedge cutting grant must be increased for Leitrim farmers says local Councillor
49 grants were paid out last season with 37 grant application so far this year.
Jan 13, 2023 08:24
Longford to gain access to Government housing support a year after launch
The affordable housing scheme qualification criteria originally excluded 14 counties from accessing its support.
Dec 13, 2022 17:09
Over 150 attend public meeting on future use of Longford Greyhound Track
The meeting was called to highlight local opposition towards any plans for modular housing at Longford Greyhound track.
Dec 9, 2022 08:20
Councils spend close to €14,000 on 2022 St Patrick's Day trips
Leitrim spent the least out of all local authorities nationwide
Jun 8, 2022 07:45Shannonside Newsletter
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