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Call for housing swap policy in Leitrim to be reviewed

A motion to allow voluntary house swaps within Council housing will be forwarded to the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) for review. Cllr Brendan Barry proposed the motion at a meeting of Ballinamore municipal district, remarking that local ...

29 Jan 2025 at 10:02

National News

Sinn Fein calls for vacant council houses to be made available within 12 weeks

Sinn Fein has called for local authorities to be given powers that would see council homes made available to move into within 12 weeks of becoming vacant. New figures show that at least one in every four boarded up council home has been ...

06 Jun 2025 at 20:51

Local News

Wastewater capacity issues continue to stall housing developments in Leitrim Village

An insufficient wastewater treatment system in Leitrim Village continues to delay the development of much-needed housing in the area. At September’s meeting of Leitrim County Council, Cllr Paddy Farrell proposed that the Council call ...

03 Sept 2025 at 10:46

Local News

Just two hectares developed from 81 zoned for housing in Leitrim

Despite zoning 81.3 hectares for residential and mixed-use development, just 2.02 hectares have been built on in Leitrim, underscoring a growing housing crisis that councillors say urgently demands action. Housing remains the most ...

13 Jul 2025 at 16:45

Manorhamilton

More incentive needed to encourage Leitrim landlords to enter HAP scheme - Fallon

A Leitrim councillors said that property owners need to be offered more incentive to engage in schemes such as the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). There were no HAP properties available for rent in Leitrim in June and there are ...

18 Jul 2025 at 12:37

Local News

Next steps underway in taking in charge of Leitrim estate

Leitrim County Council is reviewing costs and negotiating potential contributions before proceeding with a public consultation phase to take part of Drumkeeran estate, Windmill Park, in charge. This follows a motion by Cllr ...

02 Jun 2025 at 08:45

Carrick-on-Shannon

Leitrim's vacancy crisis in focus at public information session next month

Leitrim County Council is hosting an information event aimed at both prospective and existing property owners interested in transforming vacant and derelict properties into liveable homes across the county. Mary Quinn, ...

31 May 2025 at 08:45

Local News

Housing grant demands in Leitrim already exceeds 2024 figures

Leitrim County Council expects to fully expend its current allocation of €1,162,948 for the Disabled Persons Grant and the Housing Adaptation Grant, which requires an estimated match funding contribution of €205,226 ...

10 Jul 2025 at 18:45

Property

Increase in new homes being built in Leitrim

One year on from its introduction, the Government has marked the first 12 months of the Government’s ambitious Housing for All plan, citing the progress made in delivering housing for Leitrim. Latest figures show ...

05 Sept 2022 at 12:47

Home

139 social and affordable homes to be delivered across Leitrim over next five years

Leitrim County Council have today (Friday) launched an ambitious Housing Delivery Action Plan, which will see 139 social housing units delivered across the county over the next five years. The Action Plan sets ...

08 Jul 2022 at 17:23

Home

Repair and Leasing Scheme "a complete waste of time"

Councillors in the Manorhamilton Municipal District were far from impressed with the number of applications received under the Repair and Leasing Scheme (RLS) with one councillor saying it has “little or no ...

30 Sept 2017 at 14:00

Carrick-on-Shannon

Hundreds attend Leitrim event on turning vacant buildings into vibrant homes

Leitrim County Council recently hosted an information event aimed at showcasing the potential to transform vacant and derelict properties across County Leitrim into vibrant homes. The event was held ...

26 Jun 2025 at 16:45

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