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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.
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The Ballroom of Romance will receive €11,052 in funding.

Leitrim Community Centres get €147,534

Pat Magee and Jo Berry are pictured after the screening of The Hardest Bridge in Ballinamore last week.

The Hardest Bridge screens

Members of the Forsa union are pictured on strike in Co. Leitrim last month.

Leitrim's Public sector workers set for strike

Young people from schools across Leitrim gathered at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, for the annual Comhairle na nÓg conference, where they discussed issues affecting their lives.

Cost of living is focus

The hospice facility will be increased to 12 beds.

Increased palliative care

Leitrim applicants are being sought for the scheme.

Leitrim applicants sought

The Red Bank Restaurant has been nominated for a Good Food Ireland Award.

Carrick-on-Shannon restaurants nominated

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

Mullooly pushes for suspension of packaging rules

Mullooly says that family farms must be protected by CAP.

Mullooly sets out seven essential CAP protections

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

€100,000 Amazon grants programme returns

Manorhamilton is one of the areas that will receive Tidy Towns funding.

Cllr Gilmartin Welcomes TidyTowns Funding
Independent councillor James Gilmartin has welcomed the allocation of funding to TidyTowns groups across North Leitrim
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CampusConnect representatives are pictured with British Ambassador Kara Owen recently in Carrick-on-Shannon.

North Leitrim company and British Ambassador

Nina Carberry MEP has welcomed the expansion of Erasmus

Over €400,000 awarded to Leitrim Erasmus+ projects

Ciaran Mullooly is looking for a breakdown of agricultural funding.

Mullooly demands concrete CAP funding guarantees

3,187 Leitrim farmers will receive payments this week.

€12 million in payments to Leitrim farmers

The need for better ramps outside Drumcong NS was highlighted at the MD meeting.

Ramp “not fit for purpose”

Leitrim County Council has issued advice ahead of Storm Boelo

Leitrim County Council issue advice

The council needs to get tough on hedge cutting, MD meeting was told.

“Stronger letters or the courthouse” needed

Children pictured at the Bo Peep facility. The need for safer parking at the facility was highlighted at the MD meeting.

Need for safer parking at creche highlighted

Leitrim County Council will write to eir in relation to loose infrastructure.

Utility provider taken to task

Pictured (L-R) at the sod turning event in Glenfarne Wood are Martin Treacy, MD, P.J. Treacy & Sons Ltd, Cllr Mary Bohan, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary T.D, Mark Carlin, MD, Coillte Forest and Joseph Gilhooly, Chief Executive, Leitrim County Council

€2.7 million investment

Leitrim children Amelia Kavanagh and Laoise Domican are pictured reflecting the theme of water, which is the theme of the festival.

Science Week next month
True crime, The Traitors, women’s health, live science shows, pottery, river cruises and much more
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Pictured is The Acres Lake building, which was officially opened in Drumshanbo on Friday of last week.

“We can always do more

Leitrim consumers are fuelling a 'fast tech' trend.

Leitrim consumers urged to recycle

Minister Peter Burke TD and Cllr Enda McGloin (centre of picture) are pictured with politicians and representatives of industry and community groups at the launch of Chef In A Box's facility.

Leitrim food company continues expansion

Paul Keeley, Director of Product and Regional Development, Failte Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Cllr Mary Bohan, Mr. Joseph Gilhooly, Chief Executive, Leitrim County Council and Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Frank Feighan TD, were pictured at the official opening of the new €1.4 million Acres Lake Water Sports Facility in County Leitrim.
Photo: Lorraine Teevan

State of the Art Water Sports Facility Officially Opens

Minister Harkin said the budget will help to build rewarding careers.

Budget 2027 significant investment in apprenticeships

Ciaran Mullooly is pictured speaking at the plenary debate in Strasbourg

Leitrim road hauliers welcome MEP's decision

The Farm Walk will take place later this month

Organic Farmer to open farm

Shane Lowe is pictured receiving his Naughton Scholarship.

PICTURE: Student in Leitrim receives €24,000 Naughton Scholarship

Deputy Kenny said that farmers need fuel support

Irish farmers and farm contractors need fuel support says Leitrim TD

LSP Active & Healthy plan aims to grow Leitrim participation

Restrictions on Brazilian beef began earlier this month.

Mullooly secures AGRI debate on Brazilian beef controls and safeguards

Leitrim farmers are being encouraged to participate in the Climate Action course.

Teagasc Climate Action and Farm Sustainability Course

The price of the average three bed semi in Co. Leitrim has increased.

REVEALED: Price of average Leitrim house now €234,500

Gypsy Gifford of Leitrim Hill Creamery

Leitrim Hill Creamery scoops top award at Irish Cheese Awards

Kilbride church and graveyard received €25,000 last year.

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2027 now open for Leitrim projects

Deputy Kenny has called for a reduction in the Livestock rate of VAT.

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in budget says Leitrim TD

Andrew Chilton will host a walk on his farm next month.

Boyle farmer to host Farming for Nature walk on diverse organic farm

Some rents have increased by 300%

Leitrim residents hit out at Local Authority over rent increases

Gordon Hughes is pictured with the staff at his Ballinamore office.

Ballinamore auctioneer celebrates 25 years in business

Calls for urgent review of Leitrim canal to prevent 'further tragedy'

‘Not fit for purpose’: Leitrim councillors call for school bus reform

Caoimhe McGrath with mum Kate as they check over the A-Level results at St Pius College.

As it Stands: A degree is not the only route to good career or future

First-time buyers under pressure in Leitrim Pic. Adobe.

Home prices 'only going one way' as buyers face €50K income hurdle

The issue was raised recently at a council meeting

'Violence' among reasons for garda presence in Leitrim housing estates

The Mariettas are coming to the Cornmill Theatre next month.

A slice of 1960's Ireland

Leitrim is second most affordable county for first time buyers

Leitrim is now the second most affordable county for first time buyers

Lull in anti-social behaviour in Leitrim after increased Garda action

An event will be held in Ballymote to celebrate John McGahern's work.

'His Fireplace': World famous Leitrim writer to be celebrated

Carrick on Shannon District Court is due to sit again on September 7th.

Leitrim criminal cases expected to be delayed amid legal aid dispute

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