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.

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

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

Leitrim County Council has made a decision to temporarily close the L1511-1 in Fenagh Village on Sunday 2nd August 2026

Under Section 71 of the Roads Act, 1993, Leitrim County Council have the power to remove vehicles with "For Sale" signs that are parked along a public road. The registered owner will be required to pay any costs involved in removing and storing the vehicle prior to the vehicle being returned to the registered owner

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.

Leitrim County Council has decided to temporarily close Main Street in Manorhamilton at 3pm on Saturday 25th July to 1am that night, Sunday 26th July 2026

Due to algae bloom bathing at Lough Melvin in prohibited.

Submissions regarding varying the Local Property Tax adjustment factor must be received by 4pm on Monday 10th August 2026.

To mark the start of Ireland’s EU Presidency, Leitrim County Council celebrated its pairing with Cyprus through a special flag-raising ceremony at Áras an Chontae on 1 July 2026. The initiative will promote cultural exchange, community engagement and greater awareness of the European Union through a county-wide programme of events.

The National Severe Weather & Flooding Coordination Group met with key stakeholders this morning to review and prepare for the weather conditions that are predicted for Ireland over the next two days.

Bathers are advised that swimming is currently PROHIBITED at this bathing water due to an increase in the levels of algae found in a bathing water sample taken on 25th May 2026.