Council Leitrim update — 2026-06-01

The Leitrim County Council has issued a water‑safety advisory ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend, urging residents and visitors to be mindful of cold water conditions. The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have warned that while air temperatures may feel warm, sea and inland water temperatures around Ireland remain low enough to pose serious risks for swimmers and those taking part in water‑based activities. The council’s notice stresses the importance of recognising how the body reacts to cold water and staying alert to rip currents and hidden hazards.

At the same time, Ballinamore and Drumcoura City will see significant traffic restrictions as the county hosts its biggest country‑music festival. Roads L5501 (Derrygoan) from the Corgar junction with R199 to the crossroads with R204 and the access road from the R204 crossroads in front of Drumcoura City to the junction with R199 at Corgar will be closed from 12 pm on Friday 29 May until 9 pm on Monday 1 June. Emergency vehicles, local traffic, park‑and‑ride buses and residents are exempted, and signs will warn motorists that “No Access to Cowboys & Heroes Festival” is in force at the L1502 entrance from R199.

The festival, scheduled

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