News - Leitrim County Council
Carrick-on-Shannon's flood-defence scheme to go to planning in 2026
The project has been worked on for several years, after the town was badly affected by flooding in 2009 and 2015.
Jan 1, 2026 09:13
Planning application for long-awaited Carrick bypass to be lodged in 2026
It involves a 6-kilometre road around the town, from the Dublin Road to the Boyle Road.
Dec 28, 2025 12:55
New Leitrim walkway will go to tender early next year
It got planning permission last year and recently got over half a million euro of state funding.
Dec 23, 2025 07:30
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 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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