Local Government

Limerick mayor in ‘catch-22 situation’ with role which needs clarity

Graduate planners sought to help transform Irish towns and cities

Leitrim’s Carrick Business Campus nominated for National Chamber Awards

Aras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon.

What does a local council actually do?

Here's how older people can get €8,000 grant for home improvement works

Rural towns awarded funding to tackle dereliction

Public information campaign to build greater awareness of the role of the local ...

New scheme offers thousands to ready vacant farmhouses for refurbishment

The Fund will be delivered through local authorities who will provide a grant to support the refurbishment of vacant properties

New €50m fund to refurbish vacant properties and increase home ownership launche...

89% of Leitrim septic tanks inspected fail to meet current standards

Kellihers commitment to a greener future continues

Planning permission exemptions for rooftop solar panels on homes and other build...

These draft regulations will help facilitate the rollout of rooftop solar energy across the country

'Very welcome' - Planning permission exemptions for rooftop solar panels on home...

The Housing Adaptation Grant helps people to make changes and adaptations to their home

Grant to adapt houses of older and disabled people gets €80m boost - O'Brien

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No planning permission needed for conversion of vacant Leitrim pubs into homes u...

This new major new policy aims to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into our town centres

Government launches first ever Town Centre First policy

Martin Kenny TD

Local Authorities are facing a serious funding crisis says Sligo/Leitrim TD

Leitrim councillor calls for increase in social housing income threshold Leitrim Observer Reporter

A vote on the Repeal of the Eighth Amendment is expected to be held before the end of May

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming referendum?

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Submissions made to Department on Ballinamore Fire Station

Leitrim County Council made no application to the Local Infrastructure Housing A...

€238,000 for Group Rural Water Schemes

Council say long term sick are skewing figures

€137,000 for taking in charge residential estates

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Hogan completes whistlestop tour of county

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People’s Park set to become a reality as funding approved

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IFA says Government Alignment Policy will negatively impact on Leader

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Mooney slams funding cut

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€309,000 for Manorhamilton Sports Facility
The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD has today (Thursday) announced the approval of €309,000 to North Leitrim Community Amenity Project which will provide for a new all weather Astro Turf facility adjacent to the Bee Park, Manorhamilton.
Editorial Team

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€197,384 for development of Glencar Community Park

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Council to lose four seats in radical Local Government reform

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Rescind cuts to light funding

Angry exchanges over roads allocations

Green light for Manorhamilton Sports Project

Over 300 attend public meetings on future of LDC

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Sinn Féin delegation proposed turf resolution plan

Department debt figures may not paint a true picture

Minister lambasted over rates

McLoughlin welcomes €6.7m for Leitrim Water Schemes

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EPA launches Public Consultation for research on Fracking

Approval for sports facility

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Over 72% register septic tanks

Rates to be levied on empty premises

Minister holds meeting on Fenagh flooding

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Banter over local Leitrim boundaries

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Leave LDC to administer Community and Rural Development Programmes

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Comiskey welcomes funding for Manorhamilton

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Big Freeze bill expected to top €1.4m

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