The Leitrim Warmer Homes project is a Community Services Programme, run by the Leitrim Development Company aimed at improving the living conditions of elderly people and people with disabilities living in Co Leitrim.

The project, which is funded by both Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and Pobal has two major objectives. Firstly, the project provides an insulation service in the homes of the elderly and of people with disabilities and secondly carries out small home repairs. Already over 200 homes in the county have benefitted from the work carried out by the team of workers employed with the project.

The service provides for the insulation of attics, the lagging of both hot and cold water tanks and the draught proofing of windows and doors. In addition the team provide energy advice to householders as to how they may make the most efficient use of their heating systems. The programme now offers in specific cases a cavity wall insulation service as part of the package.

The work also involves repair and maintenance work, varying from small work such as fixing a lock to larger work like plastering and carpentry.

The project team also installs smoke alarms on behalf of the Fire Service of Leitrim County Council in all the homes they visit.

If you think you might benefit from the Warmer Homes Scheme, or you need further information, please contact Máirín Heron or Donal Quinn on 071 9641770 or warmerhomes@ldco.ie