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News Ireland » Leitrim » Government: ‘€20 a keg won't do feck all’: Leitrim publicans questions Budget lifeline

News channel or source: https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/eu20-a-keg-wont-keep-a-pub-alive-leitrim-publicans-questions-budget-lifeline-9281741

Published on: Monday 12 October 2026

Under a proposed subsidy, pubs would need to sell 1,000 kegs a year to receive the maximum €20,000 payment, raising fears that smaller rural pubs struggling to survive could lose out.

News Ireland » Leitrim » Government: Leitrim community groups invited to apply for water quality funding

News channel or source: https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/leitrim-community-groups-invited-to-apply-for-water-quality-funding-9281986

Published on: Monday 12 October 2026

Funding available to help local organisations protect rivers, lakes and waterways, with applications closing on November 16 ...

News Ireland » Leitrim » Government: Sligo/Leitrim TD welcomes Government plan to reduce payments to Ukrainian refugees

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/county/leitrim/sligoleitrim-td-welcomes-government-plan-to-reduce-payments-to-ukrainian-refugees/a/135396320.html

Published on: Tuesday 12 December 2023

A County Leitrim TD has welcomed the decision by Government to bring Ireland more in line with the supports offered by other European Countries to Ukrainian refugees. Weekly welfare rates for new ...

News Ireland » Leitrim » Government: Cyprus paired with Co. Leitrim for Ireland’s Council of EU presidency term

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/cyprus-paired-with-co-leitrim-for-ireland-s-council-of-eu-presidency-term/ar-AA1UoZ7t

Published on: Friday 16 January 2026

Cyprus has been “paired” with County Leitrim as part of Ireland’s preparations for its takeover of the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency in the second half of this year. Each of the ...

News Ireland » Leitrim » Government: Co Leitrim town named as Ireland's Tidiest for 2025

News channel or source: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/ireland-tidytowns-2025

Published on: Friday 24 October 2025

Carrick-on-Shannon in Co Leitrim has been named Ireland’s Tidiest Town, as well as Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town, for 2025. The winners of the SuperValu TidyTowns Competition 2025 were announced on ...

News Ireland » Leitrim » Government: Leitrim businesses and individuals honoured for their efforts in increasing inclusivity in the workplace

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/county/leitrim/leitrim-businesses-and-individuals-honoured-for-their-efforts-in-increasing-inclusivity-in-the-workplace/a/157800810.html

Published on: Thursday 25 June 2026

Leitrim businesses and inclusivity advocates have been awarded for their efforts in providing and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Leitrim Development Company organised the inaugural ...