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Major expansion of jetwash business with new workshop, extension and storage shed

Clifford Richardson Jetwash International has been given the go-ahead to significantly expand its operations at Clooncorick near Carrigallen. The company plans to build a new 1,800 sq.m store and workshop, add a 372 sq.m extension to its existing building, and construct a 525 sq.m open-fronted storage shed. Permission was granted with conditions on 13 May 2026.

Clifford Richardson Jetwash International Ltd.
File ref: 2560130 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)

RIP: Tributes pour in after passing of 'one of life's true gentlemen'

There have been many tributes following the death of Sean Reynolds, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim, peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. There have been many tributes following the death of Sean Reynolds, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim, peace

Leitrim Observer

News

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Green light for upgrade works at popular Leitrim community centre

Leitrim County Council has granted permission for the redevelopment of a community centre in Carrigallen, with plans for a new extension, improved layout, and added facilities Conditional planning permission has been approved for works to a community centre in South Leitrim following an appli

Leitrim Observer

Five actresses bring 1960s comedy to Corn Mill

Fast-paced new production features 20 characters, music and laughs A lively new Irish comedy celebrating the golden age of the showband era is set to hit the stage in Carrigallen next month as The Mariettas arrives at the Corn Mill Theatre on May 3rd. Presented by Cavan-based Pothole Producti

Leitrim Observer

Planning

2 stories

Unable to determine – missing application details

We don't have enough information about this planning application to give you a proper summary. The council records for reference 2560316 are missing key details like the location, what's being built, and who's applying. You might want to contact Leitrim County Council directly to find out what's happening with this one.

Margaret of New Orleans Community Association CLG
File ref: 2560316 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Retaining new entrance, dining extension and home office at rural house

Patrick Susan Greene is seeking to retain work already done at Millbrook House in Carrigallen, including a new single-storey entrance with scullery replacement, a single-storey dining area extension, and a study or home office space. This is a retention application, meaning the structures have been built and now need planning permission after the fact.

Patrick & Susan Greene
File ref: 2614 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Business

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Irish Emigrant Returns to Open Successful Café in Carrigallen

A proud Irishman who worked in Australian cafés returned home to Carrigallen and opened Morning Glory Café, inspired by the vibrant café culture he experienced abroad. Despite initial skepticism from locals, the café has thrived over two and a half years and won a Connacht Tourism Award for Best Newcomer in 2023, becoming a community hub for locals and visitors from surrounding counties.

Owner (name not provided), Jard Alexander
Morning Glory Café opened April 2023; won Best Newcomer award in 2023; nominated again in 2024 for Best Café. Located in Carrigallen.
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Açai Bowls Boom in Regional Cafés Following Australian Trend

Açai bowls have suddenly become ubiquitous across cafés in the Shannonside region, with Morning Glory Café in Carrigallen crediting their explosion in popularity to the introduction of the Brazilian berry-based dish about a year into operations. What the café owner initially dismissed as a fad has proven wildly popular with customers, selling thousands of bowls.

Morning Glory Café Owner, Jard Alexander
Açai bowls available at Morning Glory Café and multiple other cafés across the region. Topped with options including granola, blueberries, banana, peanut butter, and Nutella.

Deaths

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Court Reports

Cases and rulings mentioning Carrigallen from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.

Court of Appeal 2017-11-14 Courts News Ireland

Court upholds rapist's eight-year sentence

A Leitrim man who sexually abused and raped a boy in his community has had his eight year prison sentence upheld by the Court of Appeal. Damien Reilly (40), of Bredagh, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, had pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to three counts of sexual assault and

Special Criminal Court 2017-10-23 Courts News Ireland

"Trusted IRA member" jailed in connection with murder of NI prison officer

(Pictured: Vincent Banks. Credit: Collins) A "trusted" IRA member who purchased in a "surreptitious manner" the car used in the murder of a Northern Irish prison officer David Black has been jailed for five years. Mr Black, a 52-year-old father of two, was shot dead on November 1

Special Criminal Court 2017-10-09 Courts News Ireland

Dublin man bought car used in murder of NI Prison Officer

(Pictured: Vincent Banks. Credit: Collins) A Dublin man who bought the car that was later used in the fatal shooting of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black will be sentenced later this month at the Special Criminal Court for IRA membership. Mr Black, a 52-year-old father

Special Criminal Court 2017-07-18 Courts News Ireland

Car was used in murder of NI prison officer, prosecution say

(Pictured: Mr Vincent Banks. Credit: Collins) A man calling himself Paul McCann bought a Toyota Camry which the prosecution at the Special Criminal Court trial of a man accused of IRA membership allege was used in the fatal shooting of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2017-03-01 Courts News Ireland

Office manager stole from school to pay bills

A former office manager for a school has avoided jail for the theft of €10,350 from her employer after the court heard she has paid back the stolen money in full. Over a five year period grandmother Antoinette Connolly (53) stole €100 every month from Killester College in north D

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2017-01-11 Courts News Ireland

Leitrim man jailed for rape and sexual abuse of boy

A Leitrim man who sexually abused a boy in his community while calling him “a dirty little queer” has been jailed for eight years. Damien Reilly (39) was 17 years old when he began abusing the nine year old boy. Reilly, of Bredagh, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim pleaded guilty at the Ce

Central Criminal Court 2014-07-16 Courts News Ireland

Psychiatrist tells murder trial accused was unable to refrain from killing

A psychiatrist has told the trial of a man charged with murdering an elderly man in a psychiatric unit that the accused was unable to refrain from killing the deceased because of medication withdrawal. Ian Harman (50), of Carrigallen, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan, has plea

Special Criminal Court 2014-02-28 Courts News Ireland

Car used in murder of David Black was purchased by accused man, court will hear

A Dublin court will hear evidence that a man who is charged with withholding information in relation to the murder of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black purchased the car used in the murder. The Special Criminal Court trial of Vincent Banks (44), of Smithfield Gate Apart

Council Decisions

Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Carrigallen.

Leitrim County Council budget 2025-11-10

Capital Investment Programme 2026-2031 adopted; €650m investment planned with €27.8m local match funding

The Council adopted the Capital Investment Programme covering 2026-2031 (a 6-year projection), providing for €650m total investment across housing, roads, flood relief, economic development, recreation, environmental protection and corporate facilities. The programme requires €27.8m in local match funding over its lifespan. Notable achievements include Carrick-on-Shannon's 2025 National Tidy Town

Decision: Capital Investment Programme 2026-2031 adopted

Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr James Gilmartin

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District motion 2025-11-10

Accessibility audit for Carrick-on-Shannon town

Councillor Cormac Flynn requested a comprehensive accessibility audit in Carrick-on-Shannon with a view to extending to all towns in the municipal district. The council reported that walkability audits were carried out in 2024 in Carrick Train Station and earlier in other towns, with 2026 audits planned for Dromahair and Carrigallen. Officers confirmed the last Carrick audit was in 2019 and noted

Decision: All members supported the motion. Council will prioritise new audits in Carrick-on-Shannon and Mohill, and will liaise with Access Earth CEO Matthew McCann regarding accessibility mapping of parking facilities.

Councillor Cormac Flynn, Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Councillor Maeve Reynolds

Leitrim County Council appointment 2025-06-27

Election of Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council

Councillor Paddy O'Rourke completed his term as Cathaoirleach, reflecting on highlights including the All-Ireland winning Leitrim Ladies Intermediate team homecoming to Carrigallen and the Access to the Sea project in Tullaghan. Councillor Paddy Farrell was nominated by Cllr Sean McGowan and seconded by Cllr Mary Bohan, elected unanimously as Cathaoirleach for 2025/2026. Cllr Farrell noted he is t

Decision: Councillor Paddy Farrell elected Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council for 2025/2026

Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Paddy Farrell, Cllr Mary Bohan