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Leas Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Justin Warnock, Minister James Browne and Leitrim County Council CEO Joseph Gilhooly at Mullach Astara estate, Newtowngore.

New Leitrim housing estate marks ‘new beginning’ for residents
Minister James Browne officially opened Mullach Astara Estate in Newtowngore, a €2.4m development providing seven new homes.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD and Leitrim County Council Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr Justin Warnock pictured with residents at the official opening of the Cill Dearbhreach housing development in Carrick-on-Shannon.

New €4.35m housing development officially opened in Leitrim

Damage at Dromahair Community Park.

Leitrim group call out ‘extremely angering’ damage to new public field

Ireland’s Youth Delegates, Adam Ó Ceallaigh and Fatima Ismail at COP31

Leitrim native attends COP31 as Ireland’s Climate Youth Delegate

Participants at the Manorhamilton Samhain Festival 2026

Leitrim Samhain Parade organisers call for funding for local arts

Young people across Leitrim are being encouraged to get involved in Oíche na hÓige 2026, celebrating the contribution of local youth clubs, organisations and volunteers to communities throughout the county.

Leitrim youth clubs join national celebrations for Youth Night 2026

Leitrim businesses offered 100 per cent rates waiver in first year

Organisers are preparing for a charity fashion show at The Leitrim Inn and Blueway Lodge on November 20, with all proceeds going to North West Hospice.

Fashion show in Leitrim to raise funds for North West Hospice

Minister James Browne to visit Leitrim for housing openings

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Leitrim road facing vegetation problem affecting street lighting

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Walker treated for mild hypothermia during rescue on Leitrim mountain

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Leitrim councillors flag road damage following Uisce Éireann works

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Blood donation clinic returns to Leitrim town after three-year absence

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Leitrim online safety campaign puts youth at heart of digital debate

Crime & Courts

‘Burglary is a particularly insidious crime because it strikes at the place where people should be safest – their own home,’ says Crime Prevention Officer for Leitrim, Sergeant Cara Kiernan.

'Some never fully get over the experience,' warns Leitrim garda

Sligo District Court

Retired Leitrim judge’s son charged over child sexual abuse material

Carrick-on-Shannon courthouse.

Criminal cases grind to a halt at Carrick court

Carrick court house

Teen with learning disability avoids conviction

Man charged with murder in Leitrim to return to court on Wednesday

Business

Mullooly wants to ease costly EU packaging requirements for small businesses.

Mullooly pushes for suspension of packaging rules

McHugh's bar Carrick-On-Shannon has a successful night at Bar Of The Year Awards

Huge success for Carrick On Shannon bar at Bar Of The Year Awards

Electric Bike Trails, Leitrim Village

Successful Leitrim tourism business placed on the market

Modular Panel Systems in Coolabaun, Mohill.

Leitrim company joins global network of construction suppliers

Politics

Damian Brennan

BIG INTERVIEW: A chat with former Leitrim councillor Damian Brennan

The event featuring a line up of speakers is set to take place on October 4 at Drumhierny in Leitrim Village.

Leitrim Fianna Fáil to celebrate 100 years at Centenary Commemoration

Sligo-Leitrim deputy calls on eviction ban amid rise in termination notices

Leitrim deputy calls for renter 'security' amid jump in evictions

Calls for a review of the income threshold were made at Leitrim County Council meeting this week

Calls for review after struggling Leitrim family put off housing list

What's On

Applications are now open to creative charities in Co. Leitrim.

€100,000 Amazon grants programme returns

Leitrim photography competition

PICTURES: Stunning landscapes captured in photography competition

Beirne's of Battlebridge

From Santa to Saunas - New Christmas event launched for Leitrim pub

Niko and Christina Ginter

Celebrated musicians to feature at Leitrim Folk Listeners Club finale

Farming

Leitrim councillors criticise €700,000 cut to farm safety funding

Leitrim farmers face €6m annual loss under proposed CAP cuts

Future of farming in Leitrim faces a generational challenge

Mullooly says that family farms must be protected by CAP.

Mullooly sets out seven essential CAP protections

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