News - Leitrim County Council
Leitrim council plans to roll out emergency preparedness handbook
Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior called for the initiative at a Leitrim County Council meeting - and it was backed by his colleagues.
Jul 9, 2025 13:12
20 years to repair some Leitrim roads, due to funding crisis - councillor
There's a huge backlog of Local Improvement Scheme applications.
Jul 8, 2025 07:22
Son of former Minister elected Fine Gael vice-chair in Sligo-Leitrim
Jude Perry who is the son of former Minister and TD John Perry, was elected at an event held in Sligo this week.
Jul 5, 2025 11:09
Leitrim councillor calls for Carrick pedestrian crossing to be moved
Sinn Féin Cllr Cormac Flynn is bringing forward a motion to next week's Carrick Municipal District meeting.
Jul 3, 2025 13:42
Plans lodged for more tourist accommodation at Leitrim village
Drumhierney Lodge has applied to Leitrim County Council to construct twelve 1-bed chalets in lieu of seven previously granted units.
Jun 30, 2025 07:34
Leitrim still unprepared for future storms, says local councillor
Over 9,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county, following Storm Éowyn in January.
Jun 28, 2025 11:07
Paddy Farrell formally elected as Leitrim council cathaoirleach
He was proposed by his party colleague Seán McGowan, seconded by another colleague, Mary Bohan, and deemed elected.
Jun 27, 2025 12:26
Paddy Farrell to become new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim later today
The Leitrim village councillor will take over from his party colleague Paddy O'Rourke.
Jun 27, 2025 07:27
Carrick MD meeting postponed as mark of respect to late councillor
The meeting has been rescheduled for next Monday when a new Cathaoirleach will also be elected.
Jun 9, 2025 13:09
New playground urgently needed in Newtowngore, says local councillor
Fianna Fáil's Paddy O'Rourke has told Ballinamore Municipal District it's urgently required in Newtowngore.
Jun 1, 2025 12:56
Leitrim council set to open tenders for safety programme at Mohill school
The works are set to cost at least €435,000, with tenders open until the 16th of June.
May 27, 2025 15:36
Calls for new car park to developed in Mohill due to public realm works
A €3.7 million upgrade of Mohill is almost finished with the public realm works including pedestrian crossings, new road surfaces, lighting and street furniture.
May 14, 2025 09:27
Local councillor says traffic light system at Rooskey bridge would not be safe
A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at the meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.
May 13, 2025 07:43
Leitrim councillor seeks standard height for speed ramps
He has this week called for more uniformity when it comes to the traffic calming measure.
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