https://localnews.ie/ Hyperlocal news from local radio, updated daily. en-IE https://localnews.ie/leitrim/leitrim-village/The third annual Darkness into Light Sheemore Hill climb will take place on May 16th Next Saturday morning, Leitrim Village locals will host a Darkness into Light climb of Sheemore Hill in support of North West STOP, a local mental health charity, on May 16th. The annual event, titled “Rise U ]]>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2079120/rise-and-shine-leitrim-town-hosts-morning-climb-in-support-of-darkness-into-light.htmlLeitrim Village https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrigallen/There have been many tributes following the death of Sean Reynolds, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim, peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. There have been many tributes following the death of Sean Reynolds, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim, peace ]]>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/recent-deaths/2079122/rip-tributes-pour-in-after-passing-of-one-of-life-s-true-gentlemen.htmlCarrigallen https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Glencar Manorhamilton pinpoints team intensity as foundation for victory Leitrim sent out a message that they are serious contenders for this year’s TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate title and Player of the Match Leah Fox agrees, suggesting that if the Green & ]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/gaa/2078516/tg4-connacht-ifc-final-player-of-the-match-leah-fox-believes-leitrim-can-beat-anyone-if-they-perform-to-their-potential.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/fenagh/Cllr Gary Prior said the project will "help provide a more sufficient and reliable water supply to Fenagh, Ballinamore and surrounding communities including Coraleehan Aughnasheelin Drumeilly and Aughawillan." A South Leitrim councillor has welcomed the announcement that water main upgrade wo ]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2079413/over-3m-for-south-leitrim-water-mains-is-welcomed.htmlFenagh https://localnews.ie/leitrim/dromahair/John James Mc Kenny of Dromahair, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/john-james-mc-kenny-leitrim-dromahair-630122Dromahair https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinamore/Temporary road closures have been proposed over the June bank holiday weekend to facilitate the Cowboys and Heroes festival in Drumcoura City. A road closure has been announced in South Leitrim for three days to facilitate a music festival. Leitrim County Council have proposed to make a decis ]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2078477/road-closures-announced-for-three-day-major-music-festival-in-leitrim.htmlBallinamore https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/A cheque for €35,000 raised on Daffodil Day was handed over at the Landmark hotel this week. Over €35,000 was raised in Leitrim on Daffodil Day this year, according to the Irish Cancer Society. The money was raised across fundraisers held in Leitrim Village, Ballinamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, D ]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2079023/thousands-raised-as-leitrim-daffodil-day-cheque-handed-over.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Three IWA Carrick-on-Shannon members joined over 160 athletes with disabilities at the Fitness Inclusion Games, a Hyrox-inspired event promoting inclusive sport ability. Three members from Irish Wheelchair Assoication (IWA) Carrick-on-Shannon joined more than 160 people with physical disabili ]]>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2078401/leitrim-competitors-take-part-in-national-fitness-inclusion-games-celebrating-ability.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/keshcarrigan/Fond condolences are being paid following the passing of Danny Mulligan, who worked at North West Tool Hire and is being remembered for his craftsmanship and skill in his trade. Tributes are being paid to a Leitrim man remembered as “an incredible artist and tradesman” following his passing o ]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/deaths/2077722/rip-tributes-paid-to-leitrim-welder-remembered-as-an-incredible-artist-and-tradesman.htmlKeshcarrigan https://localnews.ie/leitrim/annaduff/TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final: Annaduff player suffered ruptured ACL in 2024 Final Two years after suffering a horror injury against Roscommon in the Connacht Intermediate Final, an injury that ruled her out of Leitrim’s historic All-Ireland IFC triumph, Vivienne Egan banished whatever ghosts t ]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/gaa/2078479/vivienne-egan-banishes-injury-memories-of-2024-with-1-1-in-tg4-connacht-lgfa-ifc-final.htmlAnnaduff https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrigallen/Sean Reynolds of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/sean-reynolds-leitrim-carrigallen-629975Carrigallen https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Jordan and Cian Adams have already raised more than £1 million for their non-profit foundation and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Leitrim people are being urged to come out and support the FTD Brothers this Sunday, May 10, in Carrick-on-Shannon as they take on an extraordinary challenge - r ]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2077798/leitrim-being-urged-to-come-out-and-support-the-ftd-brothers-this-sunday.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/A strong objection has been lodged against plans for a 24-hour gym and apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon, citing traffic congestion and road safety. A strong submission opposing the proposed development of a 24-hour gym and apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon has been lodged, citing “an already f ]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/carrick-on-shannon/2078187/serious-mistake-strong-objection-lodged-over-proposed-gym-and-housing-development-in-leitrim.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Leitrim Gardaí are appealing for information following a number of incidents in the South Leitrim area Gardaí in Leitrim are appealing for information regarding two incidents of criminal damage in south Leitrim in April. The incidents occurred at different locations in Carrick-on-Shannon, bot ]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2077716/leitrim-gardai-appeal-for-information-following-a-series-of-criminal-damage-incidents.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/kinlough/Gerd SCHMIDT of Kinlough, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/gerd-schmidt-leitrim-kinlough-630031Kinlough https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/Commencing at 7pm at Clayton Hotel, Sligo, this major fundraiser promises a night of world-class entertainment and a spectacular toast to three decades of the arts. For over thirty years, The Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton has been the creative soul of North Leitrim and to mark this miles ]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/events---listings/2077453/thirty-years-of-magic-a-gala-celebration-for-the-glens-arts-centre-in-manorhamilto.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/aughavas/Loretta Dwyer (née McKiernan) of Aughavas, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/loretta-dwyer-leitrim-aughavas-629958Aughavas https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinamore/RTÉ journalist Brendan O'Brien has passed away at the age of 82 Former RTE journalist Brendan O’Brien, the reporter behind the famous ‘no comment’ RTE report in Ballinamore, passed away. O’Brien was an award-winning investigative journalist who worked for the public broadcaster between 1974 a ]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2077437/rte-journalist-behind-famous-leitrim-no-comment-report-passes-away.htmlBallinamore https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinamore/A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of a former convent in Ballinamore into an aparthotel, including a café, restaurant and associated extensions. A planning application has been submitted which, if approved, would see a former convent transformed into an aparthotel. ]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/ballinamore/2077641/former-convent-in-leitrim-could-become-aparthotel-under-new-plans.htmlBallinamore https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinamore/Fond memories have been shared on RIP.ie following the passing of Etta (Teresa) Cassidy, of Tiernawanagh, Corlough, Cavan and formerly of Greagh, Corraleehan, who died on May 1. A community in Leitrim has been paying tribute to a woman following her passing, who has been described as “a wonde ]]>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/deaths/2077026/rip-leitrim-community-pays-tribute-to-wonderful-lady-full-of-kindness-and-goodness.htmlBallinamore https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Gertrude (Gertie) McKeon of Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/gertrude-gertie-mckeon-leitrim-carrick-on-shannon-629942Carrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Kathleen Geraghty (née McLoughlin) of Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/kathleen-geraghty-leitrim-carrick-on-shannon-629950Carrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/A statement issued to the Leitrim Observer said that community clinics took place on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1 at Rossinver Community Centre and were publicised in advance of the clinics. FuturEnergy Ireland, the company behind the proposed development of a 14-turbine wind farm a ]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/manorhamilton/2076702/consultation-for-proposed-leitrim-wind-farm-was-publicised-futurenergy.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/Cllr Felim McGurn has called for locals to share their stories of visisting over crowded urgent care units North-west residents are being asked to share their experiences of not having emergency services in local areas. The campaign, which is ongoing to encourage people in the north-west to s ]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2076475/calls-for-er-stories-as-campaign-runs-for-local-unit-continues.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/drumshanbo/A campaign has seen an outpouring of support from individuals, knitting groups, and community organisations, all contributing their time and talent to craft hats, scarves, mittens, and small toys. Leitrim Volunteer Centre is shining a spotlight on its inspiring volunteer knitting campaign, wh ]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2076842/leitrim-volunteers-knit-handmade-items-for-children-in-need-around-the-world.htmlDrumshanbo https://localnews.ie/leitrim/leitrim-village/Danny Mulligan of Leitrim Village, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/danny-mulligan-leitrim-keshcarrigan-629799Leitrim Village https://localnews.ie/leitrim/annaduff/Mary Oates (née Falconer) of Annaduff, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/mary-oates-leitrim-annaduff-629727Annaduff https://localnews.ie/leitrim/mohill/James Gallagher of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/james-gallagher-leitrim-mohill-629769Mohill https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Since its landmark win last October, the Leitrim town has wasted no time building on its success, with a team of over 60 volunteers rolling out new clean-ups, planting and public space improvements designed to enhance both community life and the visitor experience. Ireland’s Tidiest Town, Car ]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/2076703/more-visitors-come-to-leitrim-town-as-it-aims-to-repeat-historic-win.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Groups in Aughavas, Ballinamore and Killenummery are to receive €3,000, while Carrick-on-Shannon will €1,911 The group in Kinlough will get €420 while North Leitrim Men’s Group will recieve €1,593. Funding has been announced for a number of Leitrim Men's Shed across the county. A funding init ]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2076391/mens-sheds-are-a-cornerstone-of-community-life-13-for-leitrim-groups.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinaglera/Brendan Ferguson of Ballinaglera, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/brendan-ferguson-leitrim-ballinaglera-629826Ballinaglera https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/A Part 8 application outlines reuse of Manorhamilton Courthouse for community and office use, with a small extension and measures to safeguard its protected status. Leitrim County Council has submitted a Part 8 planning application for the adaptive reuse, conservation and sensitive redevelopm ]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/manorhamilton/2075616/plans-submitted-to-transform-historic-courthouse-in-leitrim-town.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/fenagh/Kay Lydon (née Honeyman) of Fenagh, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/kay-lydon-leitrim-fenagh-629648Fenagh https://localnews.ie/leitrim/drumsna/Fond tributes are being shared online following the passing of Noel Moran of Foxborough, Drumsna, who died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 2 Warm memories are being shared following the passing of a Leitrim man who has been remembered for his “relaxed, friendly and helpful personality.” N ]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/deaths/2075590/rip-leitrim-man-remembered-as-a-great-character-with-a-heart-of-gold.htmlDrumsna https://localnews.ie/donegal/bundoran/Leitrim artist Christine Harrison has always been fascinated by nature speaks about being inspired by nature and how she makes stunning ‘living’ artworks out of seaweed On a Leitrim beach, what looks like little more than brown sludge is clinging to the tide line; but to illustrator and artis ]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2074720/artist-christine-harrison-on-hidden-worlds-and-creating-living-art-from-the-leitrim-coast.htmlBundoran https://localnews.ie/leitrim/drumshanbo/Geraldine Durkin of Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital on 1st May 2026, surrounded by her loving family There has been an outpouring of sympathy and support after the death Geraldine Durkin of Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Leitrim, passed away p ]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/recent-deaths/2075153/rip-tributes-of-sympathy-after-leitrim-mother-passes-away.htmlDrumshanbo https://localnews.ie/leitrim/leitrim-village/Kevin Carolan and Kristina Ward woke up to hear the fire alarm going off and quickly realised that a significant fire had taken hold near the fuse box in their kitchen. A Leitrim couple who had a very lucky escape from a fire that broke out late at night in their Dromahair home this week have ]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/video/manorhamilton/2075430/watch-damaged-caused-by-fire-that-broke-out-this-week-in-leitrim-village.htmlLeitrim Village https://localnews.ie/leitrim/mohill/Nineteen-year-old Mohill artist DJ K Fusion releases his third album Puzzles, blending emotion and AI-assisted creativity inspired by his experience as an autistic musician. Nineteen-year-old Mohill musician Keanu McGee, and also known as ‘DJ K Fusion’, has released his third album titled Puz ]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/mohill/2074560/it-s-my-dream-young-leitrim-artist-shares-personal-journey-in-new-album-puzzles.htmlMohill https://localnews.ie/leitrim/drumshanbo/Geraldine Durkin (née McManus) of Drumshanbo, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/geraldine-durkin-leitrim-drumshanbo-629511Drumshanbo https://localnews.ie/leitrim/drumsna/Noel Moran of Drumsna, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/noel-moran-leitrim-drumsna-629537Drumsna https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/Motorists in Manorhamilton are advised to pull up to the stop line to trigger sensors, as Council confirms traffic lights are working correctly following recent complaints. People are being urged to drive right up to the line marking at the traffic lights in Manorhamilton to trigger the senso ]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/manorhamilton/2074282/traffic-light-issue-clarified-in-leitrim-town-following-complaints.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/Choice Based Letting (CBL) is a method used to help provide people on Leitrim County Council’s Social Housing Support Waiting List express an interest in a suitable Council Accommodation. A suitable property is one that matches your approved housing need . Applicants can only express an interest in Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrim.ie/Council/News/Choice-Based-Lettings-May-2026.14040.shortcut.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/manorhamilton/2026-C-0003 - Manorhamilton Church Áras An Chontae St. Georges Terrace, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim, N41 PF67 Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect information about how you use this site to improve our service to you. By not accepting cookies some elements oFri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrim.ie/Council/News/2026-C-003-Manorhamilton-Courthouse.17214.shortcut.htmlManorhamilton https://localnews.ie/leitrim/dromahair/'The Gards asked us on the night if there were any valuables we wanted out of the house; Me and Kristina looked at each and said, 'We're both here'." A Leitrim couple who had a very lucky escape from a fire that broke out late at night in their Dromahair home this week have spoken to the Leit ]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/2074237/12-saved-our-lives-leitrim-couple-lucky-to-escape-blaze-in-their-home.htmlDromahair https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/12-year-old Zoe Szemendrey, from south Leitrim, represented Ireland at the prestigious event which took place in Athens this week and was crowned the winner after defeating her opponents in less than three minutes. A young Leitrim girl has taken home the gold at European Mixed Martial Arts Ch ]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2073754/leitrim-girl-takes-gold-at-prestigious-mma-championship-in-greece.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrick-on-shannon/Bernie Phelan, from Cortober, arrived home to find a snake in her house last weekend. “It was a bit scary,” said Bernie Phelan, a Carrick-on-Shannon resident who got a shock last weekend when she arrived home to find a snake in her house. But this wasn’t the first time she had met this slithe ]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/2073847/i-don-t-believe-in-st-patrick-anymore-resident-of-leitrim-town-shocked-to-find-snake-in-home.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon https://localnews.ie/leitrim/mohill/Bernadette (Detta) McWeeney (née Connolly) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://rip.ie/death-notice/bernadette-detta-mcweeney-leitrim-keshcarrigan-629363Mohill https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinamore/Leitrim Gardaí issue a heavy fine to the driver going 30KM/H over the speed limit in the Ballianamore area Gardaí in Leitrim have issued a €160 fine after a motorist was caught speeding last week. The driver of the vehicle was caught by a roadside Gardaí Speed Check, which was conducted in th ]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2073419/significant-fine-issued-as-gardai-warn-of-more-checks-in-leitrim-areas.htmlBallinamore https://localnews.ie/leitrim/ballinamore/It is proposed that the former courthouse in Ballinamore will be developed into the John McGahern Gateway Centre as a hub for fans of the famous writer, and provide local tourism information for visitors. He is hailed as one of the important Irish writers of the latter half of the twentieth c ]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/2072926/major-visitor-attraction-for-leitrim-town-in-the-works.htmlBallinamore https://localnews.ie/leitrim/carrigallen/Leitrim County Council has granted permission for the redevelopment of a community centre in Carrigallen, with plans for a new extension, improved layout, and added facilities Conditional planning permission has been approved for works to a community centre in South Leitrim following an appli ]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/carrigallen/2073299/green-light-for-upgrade-works-at-popular-leitrim-community-centre.htmlCarrigallen