Casual Trading

Leitrim County Council has announced that a review of the Casual Trading Bye‑Laws, originally adopted in 2018, is now underway. Draft Bye‑Laws for 2026 have been prepared and are available for public inspection in accordance with Section 6 of the Casual Trading Act 1995. The draft can be viewed at the council’s offices in Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.

The new draft is intended to replace the existing 2018 regulations, but the council has not yet confirmed when the revised bye‑laws will be adopted or how they will differ from the current provisions. The notice of availability is part of the council’s statutory duty to provide public access to draft legislation.

In related local coverage, the Leitrim Observer has highlighted the impact of casual trading on businesses in Ballinamore, underscoring the broader relevance of the upcoming changes to the county’s commercial environment. No further details were provided in the Observer’s brief.

Residents and traders wishing to review the draft Bye‑Laws may do so at the council’s Carrick on Shannon office. The council has not yet issued a timetable for consultation or for the final adoption of the 2026 draft.

For further information, see the Leitrim County Council website and the Leitrim Observer coverage.

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