Author Archives: Teresa

Public Participation in the Identification of Bathing Waters

Leitrim County Council is inviting public participation in the identification of new bathing waters in Co. Leitrim, under the Bathing Water Directive and Bathing Water Quality Regulations S.I 79 of 2008. Keeldra Lake, Mohill, Co. Leitrim at present is the only designated bathing water site in County Leitrim. The regulations stipulate that designated bathing water… Read More »

Leitrim Cycling Festival invited to Ballinamore : May 19 -21

Every year Leitrim Cycling Festival seeks to showcase the cycling potential and talented community of a different town or village in the county. But as Jo Sachs-Eldridge, founder/organiser of Leitrim Cycling Festival, explains “This year is a little different as for the first time a community has invited our roving festival to take over their… Read More »

Unique Leitrim Hawthorn Project unveiled

The Leitrim Hawthorn Project is a holistic celebration of the Hawthorn Tree in County Leitrim. This community heritage project is designed to sensitively research Hawthorn traditions throughout Leitrim towards a sustainable celebration of this folkloric icon. The public is invited to take part in free workshops and events throughout the Summer and Autumn of 2023… Read More »

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 »