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Children’s art studio workshops at The Dock

The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon offers art workshops for 7- 13-year-olds for two weekends on Saturday, November 5 and Saturday, November 12. The Saturday Studios is a series of workshops for young people that take place over two weekends in The Dock. These workshops are delivered as a way for young people to work closely with… Read More »

Reminder that hedge-cutting grant is now available in Leitrim

Cathaoirleach of Manorhamilton Municipal District, Cllr Frank Dolan, has reminded the public that hedge-cutting season is now open and Leitrim County Council has a grant available towards the cost of cutting along the public road network. Leitrim County Council has published details of the grant scheme on its website www.leitrimcoco.ie and has also advertised the scheme… Read More »

Energia Group benefit fund to support local community groups across Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon

Energia Group, one of Ireland’s leading developers and operators of renewable energy infrastructure, is calling for applications to its Derrysallagh Wind Farm community benefit fund. The €30,000 annual community benefit fund was set up by Energia to support community groups operating within a 5km radius of its Derrysallagh Wind Farm on the border of Counties… Read More »

Upcoming Events for Leitrim Inclusion Week 2022

Leitrim Development Company, Leitrim County Council, North Leitrim Women’s Centre, Breffni Family Support Centre and Mohill Family Support Centre, and a number of community organisations will be hosting events in Leitrim over the course of Leitrim Inclusion Week 2022 from the 21st to the 28th of October. A series of talks, events, workshops and activities… Read More »

Community Centres in Leitrim to receive funding of €367,000 for essential upgrades

Community Centres in Leitrim will receive funding of €367,417.64 to upgrade facilities which will benefit users of all ages, according local FG TD and Minister of State, Frank Feighan. “Community centres which will receive funding include. Aughnasheelin Community Development €25,000.00 Ballinamore Community Hall CLG €22,912.00 Bornacoola Community Development Association, €25,000.00 Breffni Community Development Company, €9,813.41… Read More »

Community Biodiversity Pollinator Plans

Would you like a Biodiversity Plan for your local area in Leitrim? Leitrim County Council are inviting community groups, including Tidy Towns Groups, to express their interest in working with an ecologist this Summer to produce a local Biodiversity / Pollinator Plan for their local area.  Biodiversity training for groups and outreach events for the… Read More »

Leitrim PPN Public Participation Network Plenary

***** INVITATION TO ALL***** Leitrim PPN are really looking forward to all member groups coming to the Plenary meeting this Thurs 7th July in the Bush Hotel Carrick on Shannon, Registration from 7pm – Refreshments Served – Showcase of local community supports. If you are interested in registering your group with Leitrim PPN please do… Read More »