News - Leitrim County Council
More than 500 applications for retention permission submitted locally since 2024
An investigation by the Irish Independent on the "build first, ask for permission later" culture revealed more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Feb 7, 2026 13:26
Leitrim council launches five-year plan to protect nature
The plan focuses on practical actions for habitats, wildlife and community involvement across Leitrim.
Feb 6, 2026 07:21
PODCAST: Special reception held to honour Carrick's TidyTowns glory
A civic reception was held in the council's headquarters - after the town won the overall award last October.
Jan 30, 2026 13:20
Leitrim and Roscommon Act on Part V Breaches as Longford Records None Since 2020
The condition, commonly known as Part V, requires them to deliver a percentage of social housing as part of new housing estates.
Jan 28, 2026 07:38
Over €15 million allocated locally under vacant property refurbishment grant
If the refurbishment costs exceed the standard grant of up to €50,000, a top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 is also available.
Jan 26, 2026 12:04
New figures show number waiting for a council house in Leitrim
Most are looking for homes in the south of the county.
Jan 26, 2026 08:55
Leitrim Councillors to quiz ESB on storm readiness
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, there were mass power outages across the county, with many left without electricity for weeks.
Jan 26, 2026 08:20
Leitrim councillors to grill ESB over storm damage
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses were left without power for over three weeks following Storm Éowyn, while fallen trees impacted power lines across the county, making a number of regional and local routes impossible.
Jan 23, 2026 13:34
Proposed Caravan Camping Site in Co. Leitrim Gets Green Light
Kiltyclogher Community Council had applied to Leitrim County Council to develop the recreational site at the town's community centre.
Jan 20, 2026 11:33
Calls for rate freeze in Leitrim
Leitrim County Council increased commercial rates by 5% for the second consecutive year at their budget meeting last November.
Jan 8, 2026 13:13
New bridge between Carrick-on-Shannon and Cootehall to go to tender in 2026
Up to 5 million euro will be spent on a replacement for Hartley Bridge.
Jan 1, 2026 12:53
Carrick-on-Shannon's flood-defence scheme to go to planning in 2026
The project has been worked on for several years, after the town was badly affected by flooding in 2009 and 2015.
Jan 1, 2026 09:13
Planning application for long-awaited Carrick bypass to be lodged in 2026
It involves a 6-kilometre road around the town, from the Dublin Road to the Boyle Road.
Dec 28, 2025 12:55
New Leitrim walkway will go to tender early next year
It got planning permission last year and recently got over half a million euro of state funding.
Dec 23, 2025 07:30Shannonside Newsletter
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