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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
09 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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
30 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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
23 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Leitrim County Council has granted conditional permission for Jetwash International Ltd. to expand its livestock equipment manufacturing facility in Carrigallen. The development includes a 372 sq.m extension to the existing workshop, a 525 sq.m open-fronted storage shed, and a new 1,800 sq.m store/workshop building, all using portal frame construction with metal cladding. A development…
Sean Reynolds of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Tributes have been paid to James Grimes of Cornaughy, Carrigallen, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 3. A Leitrim community has been paying tribute to a man remembered as “a wonderful man in every way” following his passing. James Grimes of Cornaughy,
12 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
James (Jimmy) Murphy of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
James Grimes of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Phyl (Philomena) Davidson (Formerly Stephens) (née O'Gorman) of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Kathleen Doyle (née Fitzpatrick) of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
The death has occurred of Fr. Robert (Robbie) Morrow, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim and Diocese of Salford, England who passed away peacefully on 8th February 2026 The death has occurred of Fr. Robert (Robbie) Morrow, Beaghbeg, Carrigallen, Leitrim and Diocese of Salford, England who passed
11 Mar 2026 · Leitrim ObserverCases and rulings mentioning Carrigallen from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
The Court of Appeal has upheld an eight-year prison sentence imposed on a Carrigallen man convicted of serious sexual offences against a child over an extended period. Damien Reilly pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to three counts of sexual assault and five counts...
Vincent Banks, aged 49, of Smithfield Gate Apartments in Dublin 7, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment following his conviction by the Special Criminal Court in July for membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the IRA. The non-jury court heard that Banks...
Vincent Banks, a 49-year-old Dublin resident, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment following his conviction for membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army. The Special Criminal Court's three-judge panel found Banks guilty in July...
Vincent Banks, aged 47 and residing at Smithfield Gate Apartments in Dublin 7, has been convicted by the Special Criminal Court of membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army. The conviction arose from proceedings relating to his purchase of...
A three-judge panel at the Special Criminal Court has delivered its verdict in the trial of Vincent Banks, a Dublin man charged with membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army. The 47-year-old, from Smithfield Gate Apartments in Dublin 7,...
At the Special Criminal Court, the prosecution presented evidence that a Toyota Camry allegedly used in the November 2012 fatal shooting of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black was purchased under an assumed name. A vehicle dealer testified that a man identifying himself...
A man accused of membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army has pleaded not guilty to charges arising from investigations into the November 2012 killing of a Northern Irish prison officer. Vincent Banks, aged 47, from Smithfield Gate...
A former office manager from Carrigallen, County Leitrim, has received a suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for stealing €10,350 from her employer over five years. Antoinette Connolly, aged 53, pleaded guilty to four sample counts of theft from Killester...
A man from Carrigallen, County Leitrim, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment following his conviction for the sexual abuse of a boy in his community. Damien Reilly, aged 39, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexual assault, oral rape, and anal rape....
At the Central Criminal Court, a defence psychiatrist has testified that a man charged with murdering an elderly patient at Cavan General Hospital was unable to refrain from killing due to the withdrawal of anti-psychotic medication. Ian Harman, aged fifty, from Carrigallen in...
Vincent Banks, a Dublin man aged 44 and residing in Smithfield Gate Apartments in Dublin 7, has pleaded not guilty to withholding information relating to the murder of Northern Ireland prison officer David Black. The case is being heard before the Special Criminal Court, with...
At the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, a Leitrim County Councillor provided testimony concerning the investigation into the fatal shooting of David Black, a Northern Ireland prison officer killed on the M1 motorway near Lurgan on 1 November 2012. Councillor John McCartin...
Vincent Banks, a Dublin man, has pleaded not guilty to withholding material information related to the November 2012 murder of David Black, a Northern Ireland prison officer. The case was heard at the Special Criminal Court, with the prosecution presenting evidence that a...
Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Carrigallen.
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...
Decision: Capital Investment Programme 2026-2031 adopted
Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr James Gilmartin
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...
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
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...
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