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An expansive budget approved for 2026 by Leitrim County Council

Leitrim County Council allocated €500,000 funding under ORIS for Outdoor Recreation Projects Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Monday, 3 November 2025) announced funding of €500,000 today to Leitrim County Council to support the construction of a greyway between Dromod and Roosky.

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, have) announced the successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary TD and Minister Jerry Buttimer announced the funding as part of a wider national funding announcement of €17 million to deliver 212 projects across the country

On Thursday 24th April, Minister Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural Community Development visited a number of locations throughout County Leitrim, to perform official openings, a sod turning and visit a number of other projects funded by his Department in recent years.

Community Safety Fund 2025 applications now open. Projects aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation, social exclusion, youth programmes, prison post-release support through education, sport, recreation, and social interaction to proactively address safety concerns in communities. Closing date Friday 5:00pm 16th May 2025.

The 2025 Clár scheme is now open for applications for small infrastructural projects. Closing date is Friday 16th May 2025.