News - Leitrim County Council

Over 100 social homes built locally in 2025

Mar 6, 2026 11:06

Leitrim council to join calls for Bord Bia chairman's removal

Members of the IFA and other farming organisations are calling on Larry Murrin to step down, after it emerged his company, Dawn Farm Foods, imported a small percentage of its beef from Brazil.

Feb 27, 2026 07:23

Leitrim council spends almost €1m on legal fees in two years

Last year's legal bill was almost €388,000.

Feb 11, 2026 13:15

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