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Roof space converted to habitable rooms; new wastewater treatment system installed

John Gallagher has converted the roof space at Killyfad Cottage into living accommodation with dormer windows and rooflights, and made changes to the ground floor. The council has approved keeping these works, along with installing a new wastewater treatment system to replace the existing septic tank.

John Gallagher
File ref: 2660052 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Old steel garage replaced with new domestic garage

Maria Tony Bohan has been given the go-ahead to knock down an old steel-clad garage at her home in Dromod and build a new one in its place. The new garage will be a standard domestic one attached to the house, with all the necessary site work to get it ready.

Maria & Tony Bohan
File ref: 2660046 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)

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Court Reports

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

Carrick-on-Shannon District Court 2026-04-13 Leitrim Observer

Sebastian Cobala — Ardancuain, Dromod, Co Leitrim

Driving with no insurance, Failing to produce insurance
Fined €250, no driving ban imposed
Fine: €250

Sebastian Cobala, a 22-year-old Polish national working as an apprentice cabinet maker, was detected driving with no insurance at River Meadow, Dromod on March 12. He pleaded guilty and was fined €250, with no driving ban imposed due to special circumstances. The defendant had wr

Special Criminal Court 2022-11-01 Courts News Ireland

Surveillance garda saw 'the Monk' leave Dowdall's home, trial hears

A surveillance garda saw Gerard The Monk' Hutch, who is accused of the murder of Kinahan Cartel member David Byrne, riding a motorcycle out of former Sinn Fein councillor Jonathan Dowdall's home just a week after the Regency Hotel shooting, the Special Criminal Court has heard. M

Council Decisions

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

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 community 2025-11-10

Safety assessment of trees beside playground in Dromod

Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte raised concerns about five tall trees on council-owned land beside the playground in Dromod, which pose potential safety risks during storms due to their height and stability. The council will commission a survey to assess the health and safety of the trees and surrounding areas. Councillor Reynolds requested inclusion of trees across the road on council land for

Decision: A survey of the trees will be carried out. If remedial action is required, an experienced tree surgeon will be engaged to carry out necessary works. Trees across the road will also be included in the assessment.

Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Councillor Sean McGowan, Councillor Maeve Reynolds

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

Waterways Ireland pollution monitoring for boat/cruiser sewage

Councillor Sean McGowan raised concerns about potential pollution from boat and cruiser traffic on the Shannon during Easter to October season, with boats potentially not using designated pump-out stations at Leitrim Village, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dromod. He questioned responsibility for monitoring facility usage and holding tank compliance. The council will contact Waterways Ireland requesting c

Decision: Correspondence will issue to Waterways Ireland requesting their cooperation in monitoring sewage disposal practices and pump-out station usage.

Councillor Sean McGowan, Councillor Paddy Farrell, Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District infrastructure 2025-06-09

Funding for street lighting upgrade in Dromod Village

Cllr Sean McGowan requested funding to upgrade street lighting in Dromod Village and install additional lights on the left-hand side towards Crowe's Garage. The Roads Department reported that while considerable investment has been made upgrading to LEDs, there is currently no funding available for additional lighting in Dromod. Cllr McGowan sought identification of alternative funding sources.

Decision: Council to identify alternative funding sources for additional lighting

Cllr Sean McGowan

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District infrastructure 2025-06-09

Status of proposed Greyway route between Rooskey and Dromod

Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte requested confirmation on the status of the proposed Greyway route between Rooskey and Dromod. The Roads Department confirmed the project received Part 8 Planning Approval in September 2024 and an ORIS funding application under measure 3 is awaiting decision, with announcement expected in the next few months.

Decision: Project awaiting funding decision; announcement expected within next few months

Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte