Hedge Cutting Season in Leitrim: 1 September to End of February
Leitrim landowners must cut hedges along public roads between 1 September and end of February to avoid hazards.
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Lissinagroagh Wind Farm Grid Connection and Sub Station Application Open for Submissions
Public consultation open until 16 October 2026 on proposed wind farm grid connection and 110 kV sub station in Co. Leitrim.
Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Pearse Doherty TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Warning About Fraudulent Planning Emails from Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council warns of fake planning emails—only official @leitrimcoco.ie addresses are legitimate.
N4 Speed Limit Reduced to 60km/h Near Carrick on Shannon
A 60km/h speed limit will apply on the N4 near Carrick on Shannon from August 31, 2026, to March 5, 2027, or until road works are completed.
No compensation for asthmatic garda ordered back on beat during Covid-19 surge
A garda with severe asthma who was withdrawn from a work-from-home arrangement and ordered back on the beat during a winter Covid-19 surge in 2022 was...
Proposed Plan Changes on Display Until September 2nd
Leitrim County Council is displaying proposed changes to its development plan until September 2nd, 2026.
Household Bulky Waste Collections in Lough Rynn, August and September 2026
Household bulky waste collections will take place in Lough Rynn on August 29 and September 12, 2026.
Leitrim Diaspora Strategy Launched at Margaret's Cottage, Carrigallen
Leitrim County Council launches its Diaspora Strategy 2026-2030 at Margaret's Cottage in Carrigallen.
Rapist told gardai he abused step-daughter 'to boost her confidence'
By Fiona Ferguson A man who told gardai he had raped his 14-year-old step-daughter “to boost her confidence” has been jailed for seven years. The now...
On-bail offender jailed for armed threat to burn down Carlow pub owners’ home
A repeat offender who was on bail when he entered a Carlow pub armed with a clawhammer and threatened the owners that he would burn down their family home has...
Legal first sees miscarriage of justice certificate for IRA membership conviction quashed
In a legal first, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to grant a miscarriage of justice certificate to a man who spent 14 months in prison before...
Volunteer who said he was sacked for warning Church officials of 'rogue' relic traders can't pursue case, WRC rules
A veteran security volunteer who claimed he was ousted by the Augustinian Order for warning that certain “rogues” were going to try and pass off “fake relics”...
High Court refuses to surrender Limerick man wanted for alleged human trafficking in Greece
The High Court has refused to surrender a Limerick man to authorities in Greece, where he is wanted on human trafficking charges, after his lawyers objected...
Garda murderer Brady's 'contempt' for trial with secret recording lands him with increased sentence
(File Picture: Aaron Brady. Photo: Collins) Garda killer Aaron Brady, who showed "contempt" for his capital murder trial by secretly recording a garda...
President Connolly Unveils Plaque in Carrick-on-Shannon on 31 July 2026
President Catherine Connolly visits Carrick-on-Shannon to unveil a plaque celebrating its Tidy Towns 2025 win on 31 July 2026.
Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027 Opens for Applications
Leitrim County Council is now accepting applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027 until 30 October 2026.
Historic Structures Fund 2027 Grants Open for Applications
Grants of up to €200,000 available for heritage structure conservation in Leitrim, applications close 27 November 2026.
15.5 years for father who drugged children during sleepovers and recorded himself raping daughter's friend
By Isabel Hayes and Eimear Dodd A man who drugged his daughter and her friends during a sleepover, before raping one of the girls during a purported game of...
Man who raped and abused stepdaughter from age 6 refused permission to resile from guilty plea
A man who raped and abused his stepdaughter starting from when she was aged six has been refused permission to withdraw his guilty pleas and jailed for eleven...
'Betrayal beyond words': victim of childhood abuse discovered husband was raping their daughter
By Sonya McLean and Claire Henry A woman who was the victim of childhood abuse has described the actions of her husband, who repeatedly raped and abused their...
Road Closures Toomans to Keshcarrigan August-October 2026
Roads between Toomans and Keshcarrigan will close in August and October 2026 for water main work.
Court rejects rapist's claims conviction was unsafe because victim did not say she wasn’t consenting
A now-21-year-old man who orally raped, sexually assaulted and attempted to rape a girl when they were both 17 has had his conviction upheld by the Court of...
Brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask repeat robber
A brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask a repeat robber by pulling at his face covering during a raid, enabling gardaí to identify him from CCTV, a court has...
Dangerous driver gave gardai the 'middle finger' and hit speeds of 170km/h on M1
A dangerous driver who gave gardai the "middle finger" and hit speeds of around 170km/h on the M1, before acting “extremely aggressively” on arrest, has...
Leitrim invites rural water scheme funding submissions until 30 September 2026
Leitrim County Council is accepting funding submissions for rural water improvements until 30 September 2026.
'Monster' Derek Boyd gets life for murder, with sentence for killing sister referred back to circuit court
Double killer Derek Boyd has been jailed for life for murdering a father-of-four at his north Dublin home and told that his sentence for the manslaughter of...
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