News - Leitrim County Council
Plans to turn Ballinamore courthouse into community hub
It closed as a courthouse around 15 years ago and is in poor condition.
Dec 22, 2025 07:30
Local region braced for Storm Bram
County Leitrim has been included in a status orange wind warning from tomorrow.
Dec 8, 2025 13:17
Female staff in Leitrim County Council paid more than men
Leitrim County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
Nov 26, 2025 18:18
€10m to be spent on Leitrim Village flood relief scheme
A total of €20,000 will be spent next year, with €5 million in 2027 and another €5 million between 2029 and 2031.
Nov 17, 2025 07:21
Over 30 council houses to be built in south Leitrim
They're located in various villages and towns throughout the region.
Nov 15, 2025 11:30
Confirmed: Business rates to increase by 5pc in Leitrim next year
Commercial rates will also increase by 5 per cent in Co Leitrim next year with the rise signed off by a majority of councillors today.
Nov 10, 2025 13:18
Calls for multinationals in Leitrim to pay fairer commercial rates
The council is proposing to hike rates for all businesses by 5 per cent next year.
Nov 9, 2025 13:16
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
Carrick businessman urges Leitrim councillors to reject rates increase
Leitrim County Council wants to increase rates by 5 per cent next year.
Nov 6, 2025 17:39
Leitrim is the only county in Ireland without a special school
A local councillor says students are being forced to attend schools as far away as Fermanagh.
Nov 5, 2025 11:42
Leitrim council to hold civic reception for Carrick TidyTowns
Leitrim council cathaoirleach Paddy Farrell proposed a civic reception today, and it was agreed by members.
Nov 3, 2025 17:23
Leitrim councillor says special school managers underpaid and overworked
Sinn Féin's Cormac Flynn says senior management teams in these schools are responsible for up to 90 people.
Nov 2, 2025 12:57
Leitrim councillor calls for citizens' assembly to investigate social media abuse
Fine Gael’s Enda McGloin wants the Minister for Communications to act on the issue.
Nov 1, 2025 10:39
Leitrim councillor calls for wind energy guidelines to be published
Councillor Gary Prior says he wants Leitrim County Council to stop any potential planning applications for wind farms until the guidelines are released.
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