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Two second-half goals by Paul Honeyman helped turn a tight contest into a clear win for Ballinamore over Allen Gaels. Shannonside reports a final score of 2-23 to 1-12, securing Ballinamore a semi-final place. At the interval, the sides had been separated by just one point, with Ballinamore leading 0-11 to 1-7.
Curraghnawall, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41EV66 Extend existing dormer dwelling as follows:- part demolish, extend and raise single storey conservat...
Curraghatawy Ballinamore Co. Leitrim Planning permission is sought for part single storey/part storey and a half dwelling, detached domes...
Kildorragh, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41F998 unauthorized development: 1) single storey extension to the Southeast of the original detached dwell...
Electric vehicle charging points will be installed at Ballinamore Railway Road Car Park as part of a new initiative.
24 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim councillors have approved the next stage of a €7 million redevelopment of Ballinamore's historic courthouse. The plan is for a gallery and events venue, artist and writer residencies, and a local tourism and interpretation point. Councillor Brendan Barry told Shannonside he hopes the project can be delivered before 2030.
Leitrim County Council is seeking public input on the Ballinamore Courthouse Complex Project in Carrick on Shannon.
25 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Roads around Drumcoura City will close from May 29-June 1 for the Cowboys & Heroes Music Festival. Emergency vehicles and park-and-ride buses will have access.
18 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Excitement is already building across the town and beyond for what promises to be another memorable week of celebrations from 9th–16th August. As preparations gather pace for the 60th Ballinamore Family Festival in Leitrim, excitement is already building across the town and beyond for what pr
12 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Ireland’s biggest country music festival returns to Ballinamore Country music fans heading to Ballinamore for this year’s Cowboys and Heroes festival could be in for an extra treat — with organisers announcing they will give away 1,000 free pints over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The hugely
12 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
A planning application to redevelop the former Convent of Mercy in Ballinamore into tourist accommodation with 12 aparthotel units, café and restaurant has drawn support locally. There has been a strong show of support following the submission of a planning application which, if approved, wou
10 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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
08 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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
06 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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.
06 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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
30 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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
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w GAA Check out Willie Donnellan's LGFA SFC gallery as Ballinamore SOH defeat St Mary's By Leitrim Sport Published 30th Aug 2026, 13:56 BST Leitrim LGFA Senior Championship picture gallery Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins produced a display full of power and intent as they proved far too good for a lacklustre St Mary’s Kiltoghert in Sunday’s Leitrim LGFA SFC clash in Pairc Sheain Ui Eslin and Observer p
30 Aug 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Gardaí have issued a warning in South Leitrim after reports of a dark estate car with two men offering power washing services and leaving area when challenged. Gardaí are asking people in South Leitrim to remain vigilant and to contact them if they notice a suspicious car offering cleaning se
23 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
David & Jacqueline McBrien — Curraghnawall, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41EV66. Extend existing dormer dwelling as follows:- part demolish, extend and raise single storey conservat...
David O Connell and Shauna Mc Loughlin — Curraghatawy Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. Planning permission is sought for part single storey/part storey and a half dwelling, detached domes...
Malachy Breege Mc Kiernan is seeking permission to keep unauthorized building work already done at a house in Kildorragh, Ballinamore. The work includes two single-storey extensions (one to the southeast, one to the southwest), a dormer-style first-floor extension, a detached garage, a wastewater treatment system, and changes to the house's exterior. The council is also being asked to approve…
Aughnasheelin GAA Club — Aughnasheelin GAA Club Corramartin, Corrabeegher Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim N41 YT59. We, Aughnasheelin GAA Club, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works: 1....
Rory Mc Tague — Killaphort Garadice Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim.. construct a slatted/dry agricultural livestock shed and all ancillary works. ...
Morgan McCaffrey & Lisa Duignan — Knockanroe Ballinamore Co Leitrim N41 D880. decommissioning a septic tank and installing a new wastewater treatment system & percolation area, ...
Micheál McNiffe — Cornabrone Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. erect new dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, boundary walls, piers with sewerage treatment s...
Hugh Murray is seeking permission 1) Change of use of former convent building, chapel and outbuildings to a) aparthotel use providing 12 no. rooms on first and second floor and b) cafe, restaurant and reception use on the ground floor. 2) To construct new lift and single-storey kitchen extension to the rear of the building. 3) To construct glass porch and covered outdoor seating area adjacent to…
Peter Reynolds — Kiltymoodan Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. (a) change of use of development partly commenced and constructed under planning reference 04/2081 ...
Peter Reynolds — Kiltymoodan Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. Retention Permission for (a) change of use of development partly commenced and constructed under pla...
Rob and Dee Lane are seeking planning permission to renovate an existing dwelling house at Aghaleague, Ballinamore, with alterations to elevations and internal fit-out works. The application also proposes converting an attached domestic garage into habitable accommodation and building a new single-storey extension to the front and side of the existing house. The site covers 0.493 hectares. The…
James and Ciara Keane — Golf Links Road Ballinamore Co. Leitrim N41 T9Y4. 1.Change the use of building from light industrial to warehouse/ tile showroom, 2. Change the use of...
Patrick (Pat) Muldoon of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Catherine Hanly (née Duffy) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Rosaleen Craig (née McGahern) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Michael Campbell of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Tara Cribbin (née Hudson) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Eileen Reynolds (née O'Beirne) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Rosaleen Smyth of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Vera Brennan (née Fox) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Oliver Plunkett of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Seddie (Thomas Edward) McGovern of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Sheelah Kieran (née Cribbin) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Seán McKeon of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Ballinamore.
Councillor Gary Prior was nominated and elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of Ballinamore Municipal District for the term 2025/2026. The nomination was proposed by Councillor Paddy O'Rourke and seconded by Councillor Enda McGloin, with no other nominations received. Prior thanked his colleagues and outgoing Cathaoirleach Ita Reynolds Flynn for her work during the past year.
Decision: Councillor Gary Prior elected Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District for 2025/2026
Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn, Cllr Gary Prior, Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Enda McGloin
Councillor Paddy O'Rourke was nominated and elected as Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice-Chair) of Ballinamore Municipal District for the term 2025/2026. The nomination was proposed by Councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn and seconded by Councillor Enda McGloin, with no other nominations received.
Decision: Councillor Paddy O'Rourke elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District for 2025/2026
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn, Cllr Enda McGloin
The council agreed to continue holding Ballinamore Municipal District meetings at 10:00 am for each meeting in the 2025/2026 term.
Decision: Meetings to be held at 10:00 am
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Brendan Barry
Two meeting date changes were approved: the July meeting was moved from 28 July to 21 July at 10:00 am, and the September meeting was moved from 22 September to 29 September at 10:00 am.
Decision: July meeting rescheduled to 21 July 2025; September meeting rescheduled to 29 September 2025, both at 10:00 am
Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn, Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Enda McGloin, Cllr Brendan Barry