Several speakers, including cathaoirleach Paddy O’Rourke, reflected on the joy their success brought to the county. 

CISs, which are for local roads or cul de sacs, involve the community paying 10 per cent of the cost and the state paying the rest.

Three sitting councillors from the Ballinamore area in Leitrim are set to retain their seats, according to a final tally.

Leitrim councillor Paddy O'Rourke says trauma for famers doesn't end when animals go down with bovine tuberculosis.

Local authorities across the country vote on new Cathaoirligh in June each year.

Councillor Paddy O' Rourke from Carrigallen says the controversy surrounding the crib shows a lack of understanding of animals and what distresses them.

Councillor Paddy O'Rourke raised the issue at the November meeting of Leitrim County Council

The Sligo-Leitrim TD has quit Fianna Fail, alleging the Taoiseach used a complaint about him for national political gain.