Leitrim’s Junction Hub wins top award for transforming Ballinamore
From empty space to thriving place: The Junction Hub puts Ballinamore on the map
The Junction Hub in Ballinamore, a co-working and community space designed to support local enterprise and innovation, has won the ‘Best Town or Village Regeneration’ award at the 2025 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards, presented by the Local Authority Members Association (LAMA).
Opened on January 1, 2024, The Junction Hub has quickly become a thriving center for business, remote work, and community innovation. But its journey began decades ago. Originally the Cavan-Leitrim Railway station, the building closed in 1969 as trucks overtook rail transport. It later became a secondary school, owned by the Church, before being donated to the community. Locals had a vision for its future—a digital hub for youth and a school of art—and that vision has now come to life.
Colm Keane, Business Development Manager with Leitrim County Enterprise, highlighted the hub’s success, saying, “The demand has been fantastic. Our four private offices are fully booked, and while we always have desk space available, we’ve seen steady clients making The Junction their go-to workplace.”
The Junction Hub provides high-speed broadband, modern office spaces, and a flexible work environment, making it ideal for remote workers, startups, and creative professionals. It has played a key role in Ballinamore’s regeneration, turning an underutilized space into an economic and social engine for the town.
Leitrim County Council praised the achievement, stating, “We are delighted to have won 'Best Town Regeneration Project' for The Junction, Ballinamore at the 2025 LAMA Awards.”
This award solidifies The Junction Hub’s role in Ballinamore’s transformation, proving that with community vision and smart investment, rural towns can thrive in the digital age.