News - Leitrim

Over 560 houses across region received planning permission last year

The figures from the CSO show there's been a 7.9 per cent increase in permissions granted nationally.

Mar 16, 2026 07:50

There are 12 times as many holiday lets as long-term rental homes in Leitrim

Mar 13, 2026 13:01

Threshold found 87 are available on Airbnb in the county - but just seven are available to rent on Daft.ie.

Mar 13, 2026 08:16

Data came from the Department of Foreign Affairs and was published by 7LÁ.

Mar 12, 2026 13:12

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are all under status yellow rain and wind warnings.

Mar 12, 2026 13:07

Met Éireann is warning showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible on high ground.

Mar 12, 2026 11:14

Flooding, poor visibility and difficulty driving conditions are possible.

Mar 12, 2026 07:23

Some refugee children are increasingly going to primary school at a younger developmental stage because they can't get childcare.

Mar 11, 2026 13:38

Over €1.2 million has been earmarked across Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon.

Mar 10, 2026 18:02

It comes into effect at midnight and will remain in place until 6pm that evening.

Mar 10, 2026 16:47

The proposed works will consist of junction tightening in six key areas around the Co Leitrim town.

Mar 10, 2026 13:45

The changes will be brought in by the summer.

Mar 10, 2026 13:12

The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.

Mar 10, 2026 13:08

Minister of State and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is encouraging the public to apply for the fund.

Mar 9, 2026 17:43

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