News - Leitrim County Council

Sinn Féin councillor calls for more car parking in a Leitrim town

The Roads Department confirmed at the meeting there are currently no plans for new parking in the town.

Jul 13, 2026 17:11

There's no trail linking the Carrick and Leitrim village area with Ballinamore.

Jul 10, 2026 13:02

The application included the development of a new road connecting to the existing main car park and leading to the rear entrance.

Jul 9, 2026 13:08

A three-month social media campaign is already underway to encourage more people to move to Co. Leitrim.

Jul 7, 2026 13:01

Leitrim County Planners are due to issue their decision on the plans next Thursday.

Jul 2, 2026 17:25

Poor soil drainage in the county has made it difficult to get planning permission for rural homes.

Jul 1, 2026 17:27

Kinlough's Justin Warnock was elected to the role at the council's AGM in Carrick-on-Shannon this afternoon.

Jun 26, 2026 17:22

She succeeded Paddy Farrell in the one-year role at the council’s AGM in Carrick-on-Shannon this afternoon.

Jun 26, 2026 12:27

Mary Bohan will replace Paddy Farrell as cathaoirleach, while Councillor Justin Warnock, from Kinlough, will become leas-cathaoirleach.

Jun 26, 2026 07:23

The four one-bedroom apartments have been completed but have remained vacant since last December.

Jun 24, 2026 13:43

Although the apartments have been completed, they've remained vacant since last December.

Jun 23, 2026 07:25

The figures have been released as part of the Gender Pay Gap portal, launched earlier this week.

Jun 19, 2026 07:24

Littering is now viewed as socially unacceptable by more than 4 in 5 young people.

Jun 11, 2026 13:11

Independent councillor Mark Casey is bringing forward a motion on the issue to this week's Longford County Council meeting.

Jun 10, 2026 07:35

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