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