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Co. Leitrim • 13 stories • Since 15 Apr 2026 • Latest 02 Sep 2026

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Drumkeerin has a late-June community weekend and the animal welfare centre in its public notes. Public notices advertised Grange Players' `MOLL` in Drumkeerin Community Centre on Saturday 27 June at 8.30pm, and Drumkeerin GAA's 2026 fixture stream has games around 13, 20 and 28 June. Leitrim County Council lists the Dog Shelter at Barraghmore, Drumkeerin, N41 DX31, where Leitrim Animal Welfare provides dog-warden services under council contract; the shelter opens Monday to Wednesday 9am-4.30pm and Thursday-Friday 9am-4pm. The John McKenna Festival ran from Wednesday 3 June to Sunday 7 June 2026, with Pop-Up Gaelteacht in the Community Centre, CeolChairde in Frank Davitt's Pub, Sunday Mass in Tarmon, wreath-laying at the John McKenna monument, a McKenna House session and whistle/flute competitions. Leitrim Tourism carries Drumkeerin Community Family Festival from 14 to 23 August 2026 as a family week with plenty to do and see, while the public festival trail keeps Old Fair Day, Main Street activity, family sports and evening social fundraisers close to the same August stretch beside the Rowantree Centre, Main Street services, Lough Allen College and the road toward Dowra.

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  1. planningTwo-storey rear extension to existing dwelling with associated site works
  2. deathsDeath notice: Michael Gilhooly (Drumkeerin)
  3. planningPlanning conditional: 1. Retention of part of existing block footings to Garage area and existing access...
  4. deathsDeath notice: Gerald Christy (Drumkeerin)
  5. deathsDeath notice: Mary Conlon (née Kelly) (Drumkeerin)
  6. planningPlanning conditional: Proposed Replacement Of An Existing Septic Tank System With An Onsite Sewerage System...
  7. deathsDeath notice: Frank Cullen (Drumkeeran)
  8. planningExtension of duration sought for existing permission at Liscuillew Lower, Drumkeeran
  9. deathsDeath notice: Mary McHugh (née McDonald) (Drumkeerin)
  10. leitrimBurst main leaves areas of Leitrim without water supply
  11. leitrimBurst main leaves areas of Leitrim without water supply
  12. leitrimLeitrim principal welcomes new ASD classes in south Leitrim school

News

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Burst main leaves areas of Leitrim without water supply

The North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme suffered a burst water main which affected Sweetwood Upper, Corrasra, Killargue, Drumduffy, Drumkeeran and surrounding areas, Uisce Éireann confirmed A number of areas of Leitrim have been without water supply overnight and will remain without wa

17 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
leitrim •

Burst main leaves areas of Leitrim without water supply

The North Leitrim Regional Water Supply Scheme suffered a burst water main which affected Sweetwood Upper, Corrasra, Killargue, Drumduffy, Drumkeeran and surrounding areas, Uisce Éireann confirmed A number of areas of Leitrim have been without water supply overnight and will remain without wa

17 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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Leitrim principal welcomes new ASD classes in south Leitrim school

The school’s principal Rachel Shannon expressed both pride and relief at the development, highlighting the positive impact it will have on students and families. Leitrim Secondary School Lough Allen College has received welcome news this week with the approval of a second ASD (Autism Spectrum

16 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
leitrim •

Leitrim school granted ‘essential’ new special class for next year

Lough Allen College granted a new special class for the 2025/2026 year following the announcement on Wednesday A new Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class will open in Lough Allen College in Drumkeerin in the 2026/2027 year. The announcement was made by the Department of Education and Youth on

15 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer

Planning

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Two-storey rear extension to existing dwelling with associated site works

Patrick and Amanda Byrne are seeking planning permission to build a two-storey extension to the rear of their existing two-storey dwelling at Liscuillew Lower, Drumkeeran. The extension will add 94 square metres of gross floor space to the existing 119.2 square metres. The site covers 0.179 hectares. Associated site development works are also included. No protected structures, architectural…

Patrick & Amanda Byrne
File ref: 2660114 · Leitrim County Council
02 Sep 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
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Extension of duration sought for existing permission at Liscuillew Lower, Drumkeeran

Sandlewood Ltd has applied to extend the duration of an existing planning permission for five years at Liscuillew Lower, Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim. The application was received by Leitrim County Council on 8 May 2026 and has been validated. No decision has yet been issued on this extension request.

Sandlewood Ltd
File ref: 2617 · Leitrim County Council
01 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Deaths

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