News - Leitrim

19 commencement notices issued across the region so far this year

That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.

Feb 22, 2026 13:16

Longford records cheapest house prices in the region

The average price of a home in the county rose by 12 per cent, with a 3-bed semi now costing just under €229,000.

Feb 22, 2026 09:26

Motorist due in court following speeding arrest

As of today 18 people have lost their lives on the road in 2026.

Feb 20, 2026 13:49

Local region set for unsettled weather spell

Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential downpours in recent days.

Feb 20, 2026 13:45

Local house prices among lowest in the country

That's according to new figures from the CSO.

Feb 18, 2026 17:21

Ukrainian refugees living in nearly 500 homes in Leitrim

The state pays homeowners €600 a month if they accommodate Ukrainians in their houses.

Feb 16, 2026 12:17

20,000 locals signed onto auto-enrolment pension scheme

People are enrolled if they don’t already have a pension and meet the earnings threshold.

Feb 16, 2026 07:35

Over 7,000 recipients of Jobseekers' allowance across region

Jobseeker's allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment for people who are unemployed, or working part-time for 3 days a week or less, and are actively seeking full-time work.

Feb 15, 2026 08:46

Leitrim farmer calls for Larry Murrin to resign as chair of Bord Bia

Sinn Féin last week had proposed a motion calling on Murrin to be removed from his position after it emerged that 1% of the beef his company Dawn Farm Foods used came from Brazil.

Feb 14, 2026 11:14