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Leitrim County Council has launched ‘Most Definitely Leitrim’, a social media campaign promoting the county as an attractive place to live, work and relocate to, particularly for those seeking a better work-life balance.

Leitrim Holy Wells Project

The Leitrim Community Holy Wells Project (2026) is a community heritage initiative to research Holy Wells across Co. Leitrim. Holy wells, sites of heritage and cultural interest and significance, have long been part of the Irish landscape. We need volunteers, both individuals and community groups, to come forward to help undertake archival, oral history and field survey research. Training will be provided.

Shannonside Recreational Campus Takes Major Stride Forward in Design Phase

Announcement of €15.3 million in PEACEPLUS funding for the Shannonside Peace Arena

The O'Rourkes of Leitrim Website

Leitrim County Council is delighted to announce that the new O’Rourke’s of Leitrim website is now live. This website is a platform for the stories connected to this great historical family, who had such an impact on the development of the county.

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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026

24 July 2026

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are joining together ahead of ‘World Drowning Prevention Day’ on 25 July to remember all those who have tragically lost their lives in Irish waters. July 2026 is on course to be one of the busiest months in many years, with record levels of activity and numerous callouts for teams on the coast.

2026-C-006 Ballinamore Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

24 July 2026

Proposed works to facilitate the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at Railway Road Car Park, Ballinamore, County Leitrim

Drumkeerin Family Festival (Road Closure Proposal)

23 July 2026

Leitrim County Council will make a decision to temporarily close Main Street, Drumkeerin to facilitate The Drumkeerin Family Festival & Old Fair Day on Sat 15th August 2026. You can make an objection by contacting Leitrim County Council, no later than 16:00 on Monday 27th July, 2026

Litter Management Plan 2026-2028

17 July 2026

Protecting and enhancing Leitrim's environment is a shared responsibility. The Litter Management Plan 2026-2028 highlights how Leitrim County Council, together with the active participation of individuals, communities, business and all sectors of society, can tackle this issue through collective action and shared stewardship to ensure that Leitrim remains a clean, vibrant and sustainable county for generations to come.