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- councilHistoric Structures FundLeitrim
- councilPresident Connolly Pays First Official Visit to Carrick-on-ShannonCarrick-on-Shannon
- councilToomans to Keshcarrigan - DecisionFenagh
- deathsDeath notice: John Kennedy (Carrigallen)Carrigallen
- deathsDeath notice: Seamus CONNOLLY (Kinlough)Kinlough
- sportThe KC Motors All County League Finals 2026Leitrim
- planningPlanning conditional: (a) retention permission for attic conversion at first-floor level of the...Carrick-on-Shannon
- deathsDeath notice: Oliver Plunkett (Ballinamore)Ballinamore
- deathsDeath notice: Josephine (Jo) McGovern (née Blessing) (Drumreilly)Leitrim
- deathsDeath notice: Peter DuignanLeitrim
- councilWorld Drowning Prevention Day 2026Leitrim
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Historic Structures Fund
The core aims of the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) are to enable large-scale conservation works where the historic structure is considered especially significant and in need of...
President Connolly Pays First Official Visit to Carrick-on-Shannon
Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns Committee, in partnership with Leitrim County Council was honoured to welcome Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Catherine Connolly on Friday, 31 July...
Toomans to Keshcarrigan - Decision
Roads Act 1993 / Temporary Closing of Roads In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, and for the purpose of...
Also covered in: Mohill Keshcarrigan
Death notice: John Kennedy (Carrigallen)
John Kennedy of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Seamus CONNOLLY (Kinlough)
Seamus CONNOLLY of Kinlough, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Deaths & Tributes
All deaths →John Kennedy (Carrigallen)
Carrigallen
Seamus CONNOLLY (Kinlough)
Kinlough
Oliver Plunkett (Ballinamore)
Ballinamore
Josephine (Jo) McGovern (née Blessing) (Drumreilly)
Leitrim
Peter Duignan
Leitrim
Fr Padraig Faughnan (Dromod)
Dromod
Colin Patterson (Carrigallen)
Carrigallen
John James Healy (Glenfarne)
Leitrim
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 conditional: (a) retention permission for attic conversion at first-floor level of the existing dwelling, c/w int
Paul & Michelle Donohoe — Effrinagh Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim N41 Y276. (a) retention permission for attic conversion at first-floor level of the existing dwelling, c/w int...
Planning conditional: decommissioning a septic tank and installing a new wastewater treatment system & percolation area,
Morgan McCaffrey & Lisa Duignan — Knockanroe Ballinamore Co Leitrim N41 D880. decommissioning a septic tank and installing a new wastewater treatment system & percolation area, ...
Planning application received: (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance, waste water treatment system percolation area
Conor Harte & Patricia Gordon — Rosharry Mohill Co. Leitrim. (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance, waste water treatment system percolation area ...
Planning application received: We, PR Management & Consulting Limited, intend to apply for Permission for development at site at: L
Pr Management & Consulting Limited — Lands at Dromod Beg, Dromod Village Co.Leitrim. We, PR Management & Consulting Limited, intend to apply for Permission for development at site at: L...
Planning application received: TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION (NORTHWEST ELEVATION) ONTO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND A
Jetwash Ltd — 11 Church Manor Carrigallen Co. Leitrim H12 VW26. TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION (NORTHWEST ELEVATION) ONTO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND A...
Planning conditional: We, Enda and Brenda Stenson, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works: 1
Enda & Brenda Stenson — Dublin Road, Townparks Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim N41 YX31. We, Enda and Brenda Stenson, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works: 1....
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
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”.
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Finance: Tax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost of increasing the VAT flat rate for farmers to 5.1%
Crime & Gardaí
94 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'
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...
Drug 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...
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
47 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...
Mohill Parish bulletin — Newsletter 14th June 2026
Mass Intentions Sat 13 19.30 Cynthia McWeeney MM, Cloone Rd Eileen McGuire MM, Clarashinnagh Sun 14 10.00 Maureen McNabola Kilnagross & DFM Mon 15 10.00 Michael & Brigid McCann &...
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
1 storyHSE, 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...
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
President Connolly Pays First Official Visit to Carrick-on-Shannon
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Mohill
Planning application received: (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance, waste water treatment system percolat
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Drumshanbo
Joe Mooney Summer School brings a full week of traditional music to Drumshanbo
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Ballinamore
Death notice: Oliver Plunkett (Ballinamore)
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Manorhamilton
Death notice: Maureen Frawley (née McDermott) (Manorhamilton)
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Carrigallen
Death notice: John Kennedy (Carrigallen)
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Aughavas
Planning conditional: reconstruct and erect an extension to my dwelling house and upgrade existing septic tank with new
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Dromahair
Planning conditional: Renovation and extensions to my house with mechanical waste water treatment system and packaged te
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Fenagh
Toomans to Keshcarrigan - Decision
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Cloone
Planning application received: (a) retention permission for existing single storey rear extension & out door canopy area
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Leitrim Village
Planning application received: The development consists of the retention of the following unauthorized development from
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Kinlough
Death notice: Seamus CONNOLLY (Kinlough)
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Dromod
Death notice: Fr Padraig Faughnan (Dromod)
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Ballinaglera
Death notice: Annie Gallagher (née Rooney) (Ballinaglera)
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Keshcarrigan
Death notice: Vincent Shanley (Keshcarrigan)
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Drumsna
Planning conditional: 1) Demolition of Existing Barn, 2)Construction of Bungalow Dwelling, 3) Effluent Treatment System,
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Bornacoola
Death notice: Peter Hanley (Bornacoola)
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Newtowngore
Death notice: Brian Kiernan (Newtowngore)
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Drumkeerin
Death notice: Mary McHugh (née McDonald) (Drumkeerin)
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Rooskey
PICTURES: Crowds turn out to pay respect at Leitrim reburial after exhumation
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Annaduff
Vivienne Egan banishes injury memories of 2024 with 1-1 in TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final
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