Council Leitrim update — 2026-06-01
Leitrim County Council has issued a water‑safety appeal ahead of the June bank holiday weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have jointly warned residents and visitors that, although the air temperature is expected to be warm, sea and inland water temperatures remain cold and can pose serious risks. The organisations urge people to be aware of how the body reacts to cold water, to stay alert to rip currents and hidden hazards, and to prioritise safety when taking part in water‑based activities. The appeal, launched by Water Safety Ireland, stresses the importance of recognising the dangers of cold water and the need to remain vigilant during the bank holiday period.
In Ballinamore, Drumcoura City, the Cowboys & Heroes Music Festival will run from Friday 29 May to Monday 1 June, coinciding with the national bank holiday. To accommodate the influx of visitors, Leitrim County Council has arranged road closures on the L5501 (Derrygoan) and the access road from the R204 to the R199 at Corgar. The closures will take effect at 12 pm on Friday 29 May and remain in place until 9 pm on Monday 1 June. Emergency vehicles, local traffic, park‑and‑ride buses and local residents will be exempt from the closures, and signage will be posted at the L1502 entrance to inform motorists. The festival organisers have also announced a free pint promotion to attract attendees.
The free pint scheme, reported by local media, is part of a broader effort to boost attendance at the festival, one of the county’s top events for the bank holiday weekend.
Leitrim County Council’s water‑safety appeal and the Cowboys & Heroes festival updates are part of a wider national focus on safety and leisure during the June bank holiday. For more details see the Leitrim County Council water‑safety notice and the Shannonside water‑safety appeal, and the local news on the Cowboys & Heroes festival today.
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