Welcome to Leitrim

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 County Council are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new heritage initiative called the Leitrim Fieldnames Project. We need volunteers and Free training workshops are being offered.

Grants of €1,000 to €25,000 are available for projects focused on biodiversity, climate action, and environmental enhancement, from tree planting and pollinator initiatives to waste reduction, water conservation, and community education.

Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is now undertaking a public survey to inform the development of Leitrim’s first Local Community Safety Plan.

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.

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

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.