Love Where You Live
Schools Competition 2025/2026
The Love Where You Live Primary Schools Competition
Celebrating Climate Action and Community Pride in Leitrim.
Leitrim County Council is delighted to announce the return of the annual Love Where You Live Primary Schools Competition, a celebration of the creativity, dedication, and environmental awareness shown by our pupils, teachers, and schools.
For the 2025/2026 school year, we invite all Primary Schools across County Leitrim to take part by submitting a project inspired by this year’s theme: Climate Action.
Whether it's a classroom initiative, a school-wide campaign, or a creative expression of sustainability, we want to see how your school is making a difference.
Winning schools in each Municipal District will receive a prize of €500, with €250 awarded to runner-up schools.
To enter, simply complete the entry form below. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 24th April 2026.
Judging will take place during school hours between 18th and 22nd May 2026, with visits from Leitrim County Council staff and an independent judge to see your projects in action.
Love Where You Live Schools Competition Entry Form
Ceantár do Chroí Comórtas do Scoileanna
Love Where You Live Awards 2025
The Love Where You Live Awards are an annual celebration, proudly hosted by Leitrim County Council in partnership with the Leitrim Public Participation Network. These awards honour the incredible dedication and impact of community groups across County Leitrim.
Each spring, entries open to all community groups throughout the county. Whether you're enhancing your local environment, supporting neighbours, or bringing people together—your efforts deserve recognition.
During the summer months, Independent judges visit each entry to learn more about the group’s contribution.
Then, in the autumn, all participants are invited to a joyful evening of celebration where the winners are announced and the spirit of Leitrim’s communities is honoured in full. The awards ceremony is a joyful gathering that showcases the best of Leitrim’s community life. It’s a chance to connect, celebrate, and be inspired by the people who make our county a better place to live.
The 2025 Love Where You Live award ceremony has taken place and below are the list of winners and runners Up
Green Estate
• Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: The Willows, Ballinamore
• Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: Sean Bhaile and Clos Eaglaise, Ballinamore
• Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Townspark, Carrick on Shannon
• Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Ard na Cuain, Dromod
• Runner up Manorhamilton Municipal District: Radharc an tSeipeal, Drumkeeran
• Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: Glenview and Melvin Court, Kinlough
Social Inclusion
• Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: An Tostal, Drumshanbo
• Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: Aughnasheelin Development Group
• Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Leitrim Special Olympics Sports Club
• Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Down Syndrome Leitrim
• Runner up Manorhamilton Municipal District: Killenummery Women’s Group
• Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: North Leitrim Women’s Centre
Community Achievement
• Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: Ballinamore Men’s Shed
• Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: Ballinamore Community Hall/Island Theatre
• Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: The Hive Bornacoola Youth Club
• Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Lough Rinn Dragons Boating Club
• Runner up Manorhamilton Municipal District: Tullaghan Development Association
• Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: Dromahair Arts and Recreational Centre
Green Community
• Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: Ballinamore Bio Diversity Gardening Group
• Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: Leitrim Environmental Network
• Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Mohill Community Garden
• Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Carrick on Shannon Tidy Towns
• Runner up Manorhamilton Municipal District: Our Native Glens
• Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: Manorhamilton Tidy Towns
Age Friendly
• Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: Carrigallen GAA Healthy Club
• Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: Drumreilly Active Age
• Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Golden Age Group Annaduff and Drumsna
• Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: Carrick Men’s Shed
• Runner up Manorhamilton Municipal District: Rossinver Community Development
• Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: McDermott Terrace Residents Association
Further information
If you have any questions about the Love Where You Live Awards, please contact community@leitirmcoco.ie or call 071 962 0005 ext 855 or 157