Hedge Cutting Season in Leitrim: 1 September to End of February
Leitrim landowners must cut hedges along public roads between 1 September and end of February to avoid hazards.
Co. Leitrim
968 stories · 22 communities · latest 29 Aug 2026 · archive since 28 Feb 2014 · 111 court cases
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- deathsDeath notice: Oliver Haslette (Manorhamilton)Manorhamilton
- councilLissinagroagh Wind Farm Grid Connection and Sub Station Application Open for SubmissionsLeitrim
- deathsDeath notice: Celia Rynn (née Keaveney) (Drumshanbo)Drumshanbo
- planningPlanning application received: 1. To construct a storey and a half type domestic dwelling. 2. To...Carrick-on-Shannon
- deathsDeath notice: Byron (Ron) Hooper (Carrick-on-Shannon)Carrick-on-Shannon
- planningPlanning application received: • Construction & completion of dwelling as-built which replaces the...Leitrim
- deathsDeath notice: Mary HORAN (née Gannon) (Cloone)Cloone
- deathsDeath notice: Margaret Brennan (née Moffatt) (Annaduff)Annaduff
- deathsDeath notice: John Logue (Manorhamilton)Manorhamilton
- deathsDeath notice: Teresa Devine (née Gannon) (Mohill)Mohill
- deathsDeath notice: Nancy Guckian (née Glynn) (Carrick-on-Shannon)Carrick-on-Shannon
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Death notice: Oliver Haslette (Manorhamilton)
Oliver Haslette of Manorhamilton, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Lissinagroagh Wind Farm Grid Connection and Sub Station Application Open for Submissions
Public consultation open until 16 October 2026 on proposed wind farm grid connection and 110 kV sub station in Co. Leitrim.
Death notice: Celia Rynn (née Keaveney) (Drumshanbo)
Celia Rynn (née Keaveney) of Drumshanbo, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Byron (Ron) Hooper (Carrick-on-Shannon)
Byron (Ron) Hooper of Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Mary HORAN (née Gannon) (Cloone)
Mary HORAN (née Gannon) of Cloone, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Deaths & Tributes
All deaths →Oliver Haslette (Manorhamilton)
Manorhamilton
Celia Rynn (née Keaveney) (Drumshanbo)
Drumshanbo
Byron (Ron) Hooper (Carrick-on-Shannon)
Carrick-on-Shannon
Mary HORAN (née Gannon) (Cloone)
Cloone
Margaret Brennan (née Moffatt) (Annaduff)
Annaduff
John Logue (Manorhamilton)
Manorhamilton
Teresa Devine (née Gannon) (Mohill)
Mohill
Nancy Guckian (née Glynn) (Carrick-on-Shannon)
Carrick-on-Shannon
Court Reports
All court cases →06 Jul
Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
By Fiona Magennis A Brazilian brothel-keeper who ran a network across rural Ireland, laundered �800,000 of the proceeds in various bank accounts and was found in possession of child abuse material, has failed...
Summary on localnews.ie03 JulCouple who fled Ukraine war caught laundering �380k
A couple who fled here after the invasion of Ukraine were caught by gardai with �380,000 in crime cash in the back of their car, a court has heard. Ihor Samotos (32) was witnessed by surveillance garda�...
Summary on localnews.ie15 JunDealer who told mother he'd get 'junkies' to rape her son over drug debt gets 10 years
A drug dealer who told a mother that he would get "junkies" to rape her son if she failed to repay his €157,000 debt during a campaign of intimidation has been jailed for ten years. The Special Criminal Court...
Summary on localnews.ie21 MayJudge should have convicted drivers caught like 'fish in a barrel' in 'unjust speed zone'
The High Court has ruled that a District Court judge erred in law when he refused to convict thirty-four drivers caught speeding at Clogheen, Monasterevin in County Kildare. In December 2024, Judge Andrew...
Summary on localnews.ie11 MayDrug dealer told mother that he would get 'junkies' to rape her son over €157k debt
At the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on May 11th, 2026, a 33-year-old man from West Dublin pleaded guilty to drug possession, money laundering and making threats to kill. Mark Salmon has admitted...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: 1. To construct a storey and a half type domestic dwelling. 2. To construct a domestic garage. 3
Avril Goldrick and Niall Armstrong — Gowel Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim. 1. To construct a storey and a half type domestic dwelling. 2. To construct a domestic garage. 3...
Planning application received: • Construction & completion of dwelling as-built which replaces the original cottage demolished as p
Liam Egan — West Barr Glenfarne Co. Leitrim F91TY40. • Construction & completion of dwelling as-built which replaces the original cottage demolished as p...
Domestic shed with ancillary site works at Gortanure North, Kilnagross
Jason Monaghan has applied to Leitrim County Council to construct a domestic shed at Gortanure North, Kilnagross, Carrick-on-Shannon, along with associated site works and services. The proposed shed will have a gross floor space of 154.40 square metres. The site covers 0.390 hectares. This is a new full planning...
Planning application received: The development will consist of: (a) construction of front porch, (b) demolish side extension & r
Alan Keane & Samantha McMorrow — No 20 Summerhill Carrick on Shannon Co Leitrim. N41 N7X0. The development will consist of: (a) construction of front porch, (b) demolish side extension & r...
Planning application received: The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention permission for the following alteration
Adrian and Roisin Fowley — Cornalaghta Dromahair Co. Leitrim F91 KT26. The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention permission for the following alteration...
Planning application received: John Gallagher intends to apply for permission for development at Garvagh Glebe, Dromahair, Co. Leit
John Gallagher — Garvagh Glebe Dromahair Co. Leitrim. John Gallagher intends to apply for permission for development at Garvagh Glebe, Dromahair, Co. Leit...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Transport: Driver Licences
Asked the Minister for Transport the reason that when a person applies for renewal of their driving licence early, they then lose that time from their licence (details supplied);...
Marian Harkin TD spoke in the Dáil: Public Transport
Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Public Transport”.
Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Justice: An Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants from the trainee Garda intake of 2024 still in the Garda vetting process; and if he will make...
Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Transport: Haulage Industry
Asked the Minister for Transport the approximate timeframe for the processing and payment of an application for a person (details supplied) under the road transporters support...
Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage
Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage”.
Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the statement on “Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements”.
Crime & Gardaí
98 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Couple who fled Ukraine war caught laundering �380k
A couple who fled here after the invasion of Ukraine were caught by gardai with �380,000 in crime cash in the back of their car, a court has heard. Ihor Samotos (32) was...
Also covered in: Mohill
Dealer who told mother he'd get 'junkies' to rape her son over drug debt gets 10 years
A drug dealer who told a mother that he would get "junkies" to rape her son if she failed to repay his €157,000 debt during a campaign of intimidation has been jailed for ten...
Judge should have convicted drivers caught like 'fish in a barrel' in 'unjust speed zone'
by Paul Neilan The High Court has ruled that a judge erred when he refused to impose convictions on drivers caught speeding in what he deemed an "unjust speed zone" where he said...
Drug dealer told mother that he would get 'junkies' to rape her son over €157k debt
A drug dealer told a mother that he would get "junkies" to rape her son if she failed to repay his €157,000 drug debt during a campaign of intimidation, the Special Criminal...
Leitrim Gardaí advise public on dealing with bogus callers following burglary
Gardaí in Leitrim have issued advice after reports of bogus callers linked to a burglary in Newtowngore, urging residents not to engage and to report suspicious activity. Leitrim...
Gardaí appeal for information after house burglary in Leitrim
Gardaí are appealing for information after a burglary in Newtowngore involving a dark BMW estate and suspects offering power washing services. Gardaí are seeking information in...
GAA & Sport
70 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
The KC Motors All County League Finals 2026
The KC Motors All County Leagues came to a conclusion this weekend with finals taking place in each division. Supporters were treated to three fantatsic finals with both Division...
Presentation of Leitrim Supporters Club Draw prizes
Pictured is Leitrim GAA Chairperson Declan Bohan and members of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Committee presenting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes to the winners. 1st Prize...
2026 Leitrim Supporters Club Draw Results
The 2026 Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw took place this evening in Cox’s Steakhouse (Main Sponsor), Dromod. Thanks to all clubs for your great work as always, and also to...
Leitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup R3
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for round 3 of the Tailteann Cup against Wexford. Best of luck to the team, Steven &...
Tailteann Cup – Round 3
Our Senior footballers will play Wexford at home in round 3 of the Tailteann Cup. Tailteann Cup – Rd 3 | Leitrim Wexford | Sat, 6 – Jun, 2pm | Heartland Credit Union, Páirc Seán...
Handball News
Kane Sisters Lead Leitrim Medal Charge Handballers impress with gold, silver and bronze at Community Games national finals Leitrim’s exceptionally talented young handballers once...
Community & Events
63 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Dromahair restaurants featured in Irish Times Magazine
Dromahair community administrator Bernie Linnane highlighted an Irish Times Magazine feature on Stanford Village Inn and O'Rourke's Table. The public community-group post...
Lap the Lake fundraiser sets off from Kinlough for North West STOP
A 32km Lap the Lake fundraiser for North West STOP was listed from Askill Community Centre in Kinlough on 18 July. Registration was from 7.30am with the first lap due to start at...
Midsummer Celebrations at Lough Rinn, First Communion Prep Begins
Join the Midsummer Celebrations at Lough Rinn on Sunday 21 June. First Communion preparation is also underway in the parish.
Leitrim artists go incognito for Jack and Jill Charity Art Sale
Leitrim artists Karen Comerton, Rachel Webb and Catherine Gray are among the contributors donating anonymous artworks to the Incognito 2026 fundraiser. It’s been revealed that a...
Also covered in: Dromahair
Mohill Parish Holy Week ceremonies and Easter Sunday mass times announced
Holy Week begins Monday March 30 with extended masses and adoration across Mohill, Fenagh and Eslin. Easter Sunday masses are April 5 at 9am (Eslin), 10am (Mohill) and 11.30am...
Ash Wednesday Feb 18, Lourdes pilgrimage May 30, Divine Mercy Conference Dublin
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent on Feb 18. Bishop Paul Connell is leading a diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes May 30–June 4 from Knock (from €989). A Divine Mercy Conference...
Health
2 storiesHSE, hospital, GP and ambulance services.
Leitrim TD tells Dáil local teens are matching vape colours to outfits
Students matching vape colours to debs outfits highlights youth appeal concerns, Martin Kenny TD said, as Ireland moves to tighten restrictions on the appeal and accessibility of...
Leitrim children among 546 waiting for first contact from Child Disability Network Team (CDNT)
Figures from the HSE show that overall 8,648 children are waiting for first contact which is a reduction of the 9,363 children waiting for first contact at the end of 2025. HSE...
Roads & Traffic
2 storiesClosures, disruption and road works.
Traffic light ‘issue’ clarified in Leitrim town following complaints
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....
Calls for centre line on 'exceptionally busy' Leitrim road refused
Leitrim County Council confirms no linemarking will be done on busy local road despite safety concerns, with signage options to be investigated. Linemarking will not be carried...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Leitrim
Carrick-on-Shannon
Planning application received: 1. To construct a storey and a half type domestic dwelling. 2. To construct a domestic ga
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Mohill
Death notice: Teresa Devine (née Gannon) (Mohill)
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Drumshanbo
Death notice: Celia Rynn (née Keaveney) (Drumshanbo)
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Ballinamore
Death notice: Rosaleen Craig (née McGahern) (Ballinamore)
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Manorhamilton
Death notice: Oliver Haslette (Manorhamilton)
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Leitrim Village
Death notice: Joan Baylis (née Simon) (Leitrim Village)
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Carrigallen
Leitrim Diaspora Strategy Launched at Margaret's Cottage, Carrigallen
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Aughavas
Planning application received: We, Aughavas GAA Club, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works
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Dromahair
Planning application received: The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention permission for the following
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Cloone
Death notice: Mary HORAN (née Gannon) (Cloone)
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Fenagh
Road Closures Toomans to Keshcarrigan August-October 2026
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Kinlough
Death notice: Conor McGowan (Kinlough)
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Drumkeerin
Planning conditional: 1. Retention of part of existing block footings to Garage area and existing access road. 2. Demol
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Ballinaglera
Death notice: Sister Francis Clare McPartlin (Ballinaglera)
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Keshcarrigan
Planning conditional: (a) Demolition of two rear extensions to the existing dwelling house; (b) Construction of new side
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Drumsna
Planning conditional: The development will consist of: a) construction of one new single storey dwelling, b) new wastew
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Dromod
Planning application received: We, PR Management & Consulting Limited, intend to apply for Permission for development at
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Bornacoola
Death notice: Peter Hanley (Bornacoola)
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Newtowngore
Death notice: Brian Kiernan (Newtowngore)
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Tullaghan
Planning refused: completion of domestic garage associated with existing dwelling F91 VY56
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Rooskey
PICTURES: Crowds turn out to pay respect at Leitrim reburial after exhumation
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Annaduff
Death notice: Margaret Brennan (née Moffatt) (Annaduff)
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