What Leitrim County Council does

Leitrim County Council is the sole statutory local government authority for County Leitrim, Ireland, established under the Local Government Act 2001 and operating under the supervision of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The council delivers public services across more than 20 domains including planning and building control, housing delivery and assistance, road infrastructure and transportation, fire services, environmental management (waste, water, air quality, climate action), community development, arts and creativity, libraries, biodiversity conservation, heritage preservation, flood management, animal services, and economic development. It serves County Leitrim residents, local businesses, community organizations, and prospective relocators and investors through a network comprising its headquarters at Áras An Chontae in Carrick-on-Shannon, a North Leitrim Area Office in Manorhamilton, and a South Leitrim Area Office, supplemented by an online citizen services portal at leitrim.ie and the Leitrim Alerts mobile application. The Chief Executive is Joseph Gilhooly.

The council's primary product surface is the leitrim.ie digital citizen services portal, which consolidates 21 service categories and supports Pay (motor tax, dog licences), Apply (funding, planning, housing, jobs), Report (environmental complaints, road issues, faulty street lights), and information access functions across all council departments. It does not operate proprietary technology platforms, relying instead on standard local government digital infrastructure for online payments, planning searches, housing applications, licensing, and the Leitrim Alerts system delivered via app, SMS, and email in partnership with An Garda Síochána. On the economic development side, the council operates the Carrick Business Campus, a 120,000 sq. ft. facility whose anchor tenant Avant Money supports over 200 jobs, as the county's primary FDI and SME attraction asset.

The council operates under a public-sector revenue model with no commercial pricing mechanics. Income is derived from Irish central government grants, commercial rates on businesses operating in the county, motor taxation, and statutory fees for services such as planning applications, housing assistance, and commercial licensing. Discretionary programme inflows include the €15.3 million PEACEPLUS EU award for the Shannonside Peace Arena and grant funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Arts Council, and the Western Development Commission. Distribution extends beyond direct council channels through partnerships with the Local Enterprise Office, Leitrim Tourism, libraries, community groups, and the Irish Red Cross for Ukrainian refugee accommodation referrals.

Name

Leitrim County Council

Legal name

Leitrim County Council

Website

https://leitrim.ie

Company type

Public

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Leitrim County Council is the sole statutory local government authority for County Leitrim, Ireland, delivering planning, housing, roads, environment, community, and economic development services to residents, businesses, and community groups through three physical offices and a unified digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Property & Asset Management (Federal Buildings, Fleet, Land) (BPAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public administration
• County council services
• Municipal planning
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrick On Shannon

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leitrim County Council is the statutory local government authority for County Leitrim, Ireland. It delivers public administration and civic services across 20+ service areas including planning and building control, housing, roads and transportation, fire services, environmental management, water services, libraries, heritage, arts, community development, civil defence, animal services, motor tax, and economic development. The council operates from headquarters in Carrick-on-Shannon and area offices in Manorhamilton and Carrick-on-Shannon, serving residents, businesses, community groups, and visitors.

Product overview

Leitrim County Council operates a unified digital citizen services portal at leitrim.ie that consolidates access to all council services. The portal provides online access to services across 21 categories including Planning & Building, Housing, Libraries, Roads & Transportation, Environment & Climate Action, Finance, Arts & Creativity, Heritage & Conservation, and Animal Services. The website enables citizens to Pay (motor tax, dog licenses), Apply (funding, jobs, planning, social housing), Report (environmental complaints, faulty street lights, road issues), and access information across all council departments. The portal also supports the Invest and Visit sections for economic development and tourism promotion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planning & Building Control Services Statutory planning application processing, online planning search, building control enforcement, and development plan management for residents, developers, and businesses in County Leitrim.
• Housing Services Social housing allocation, housing assistance payments, housing loans, tenant services, and housing delivery programmes for residents of County Leitrim.
• Motor Tax Services Online and in-person motor tax payment services for vehicle owners in County Leitrim.
• Roads and Transportation Services Public road maintenance, road improvement schemes, transportation infrastructure, and special speed limit housing estate applications for residents and road users.
• Fire Service Fire prevention, firefighting, emergency response, and fire safety certification services for the residents and properties of County Leitrim.
• Environment & Climate Action Services Waste management, recycling, environmental complaint handling, bathing water quality monitoring, climate action planning, and air quality services.
• Library Services Public library lending, digital library resources, reading programmes, and community library services across branch locations in County Leitrim.
• Arts & Creativity Programmes Arts development, artist residencies (Spark, Creative Frame, Creative Communities), public art, festivals (Culture Night, Iron Mountain Literature Festival), youth arts, and creative economy programmes.
• Economic Development & Business Support Local Enterprise Office (LEO) business advice, training and supports for SMEs, investment promotion, Carrick Business Campus workspace, and FDI attraction services.
• Leitrim Alerts Community notification system providing crime alerts, safety warnings, and community updates to residents of County Leitrim via a mobile app, SMS, and email.
• Water Services Drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, and water quality management for households and businesses in County Leitrim.
• Civil Defence Volunteer emergency response, community safety, search and rescue support, and auxiliary emergency services for County Leitrim.
• Heritage and Conservation Services Heritage site preservation, biodiversity conservation, protected structures register, and conservation grant programmes for heritage property owners.
• Flood Management Services Flood relief scheme planning, flood risk assessment, and flood mitigation works to protect properties and communities across County Leitrim.
• Animal Services Dog licensing, dog warden services, animal control, stray animal handling, and enforcement of animal welfare legislation for residents.
• Carrick Business Campus Office accommodation and enterprise workspace facility in Carrick-on-Shannon providing 120,000 sq. ft of office space for SMEs, multinational tenants, and remote workers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PEACEPLUS ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEACEPLUS is a European Union funding programme supporting peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Leitrim County Council is a delivery partner for PEACEPLUS initiatives including the Shannonside Peace Arena (€15.3 million funding) and various community development projects under the PEACE programme framework.
• Western Development Commission (WDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDC collaborates with Leitrim County Council on regional development initiatives including the Moving West Series 3 television programme showcasing County Leitrim. The WDC supports rural development and investment in the Western region of Ireland.
• Avant MoneycoreOthersAvant Money, an Irish consumer finance company, is the primary tenant at Carrick Business Campus, occupying space and supporting over 200 jobs at the facility. The company offers financial products and services from the campus location.
• Local Enterprise Office (LEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Local Enterprise Office, part of Leitrim County Council's economic development function, provides business advice, training, and support to small and medium enterprises. LEO co-funds initiatives like the Spark artist residency programme with the Arts Office.
• Irish Red CrossminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish Red Cross manages shared property offers for Ukrainian refugees under the Offer a Home scheme. Leitrim County Council refers citizens with shared accommodation to offer through the Irish Red Cross system.
• Dundara Television & MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDundara Television & Media produces the Moving West television series in collaboration with WDC and Leitrim County Council, featuring the county's communities and businesses on TG4.
• An Garda SíochánacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeitrim County Council partners with An Garda Síochána on the Leitrim Alerts community safety notification system, providing crime and safety communications to citizens.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Western Development Commission: Irish state body that partners with Leitrim and other Western county councils on regional development initiatives, including the Moving West television series, providing a framework for cross-council collaboration.
• Local Government Management Agency (LGMA): National shared-service centre for Irish local authorities, coordinating training, shared procurement, and operational support across all county councils including Leitrim.

Direct peers

• Cavan County Council: Border-region Irish county council of similar small scale and rural character, delivering the same suite of local government services under identical legislative framework.
• Mayo County Council: Western-region Irish county council with similar small-population rural character, identical statutory service portfolio, and overlapping engagement with Western Development Commission on regional development.
• Donegal County Council: Largest Ulster-bordering county council in Ireland with similar rural profile, providing full statutory local government services and participating in cross-border PEACE programme initiatives alongside Leitrim.
• Sligo County Council: Neighbouring Irish county council providing identical statutory local government services (planning, housing, roads, environment) under the Local Government Act 2001, with similar rural/regional profile and shared Western Development Commission participation.
• Longford County Council: Midlands-based Irish county council of comparable small scale delivering identical statutory services under the Local Government Act 2001, with similar rural regeneration and economic development challenges.
• Galway County Council: Larger Western-region Irish county council providing the same statutory local government services and participating in shared regional development structures including the Western Development Commission.
• Roscommon County Council: Adjacent Irish county council in the Western region with comparable small-rural population base, same statutory functions, and shared engagement in Western Development Commission and rural regeneration programmes.

Broad incumbents

• Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Central government department with statutory supervisory authority over Irish local authorities including Leitrim County Council, setting policy framework, distributing funding, and overseeing compliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/leitrimcoco
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leitrim-county-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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