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Co. Leitrim • 16 stories • Since 15 Apr 2026 • Latest 22 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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22 Sep 2026 latest
  1. deathsDeath notice: Mary Ryan (née Waters) (Drumkeeran)
  2. deathsDeath notice: John Forde (Drumkeeran)
  3. planningPlanning record updated: Proposed Replacement Of An Existing Septic Tank System With An Onsite Sewerage...
  4. planningPlanning record updated: The development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a two storey...
  5. planningPlanning application received: 1. To change the usage of the existing single storey commercial unit into 3...
  6. deathsDeath notice: Michael Gilhooly (Drumkeerin)
  7. planningPlanning record updated: 1. Retention of part of existing block footings to Garage area and existing access...
  8. deathsDeath notice: Gerald Christy (Drumkeerin)
  9. deathsDeath notice: Mary Conlon (née Kelly) (Drumkeerin)
  10. deathsDeath notice: Frank Cullen (Drumkeeran)
  11. planningPlanning record updated: extension of duration for five years
  12. deathsDeath notice: Mary McHugh (née McDonald) (Drumkeerin)

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Death notice: Mary Ryan (née Waters) (Drumkeeran)

Mary Ryan (née Waters) of Drumkeeran, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.

Mary Ryan (née Waters)
22 Sep 2026 · RIP.ie

News

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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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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
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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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Planning application received: 1. To change the usage of the existing single storey commercial unit into 3 no. short term self catering tourism apartme

Applicant — Sheena , Drumkeeran , Co Leitrim. 1. To change the usage of the existing single storey commercial unit into 3 no. short term self catering tourism apartments. 2. To renovate the existing building and to construct a single storey domestic extension to the side of the existing building and all ancillary works.

File ref: 2560313 · Leitrim County Council
01 Sep 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
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Planning record updated: 1. Retention of part of existing block footings to Garage area and existing access road. 2. Demolition of existing agric

Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE; Council outcome: not supplied → CONDITIONAL; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-08-20; Proposal description: Permission for Retention and Planning Permission is sought from Leitrim County Council for the follo... → 1. Retention of part of existing block footings to Garage area and existing access road. 2. Demol...

Gary Cornyn
File ref: 2660171 · Leitrim County Council
22 Aug 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Deaths

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Death notice: John Forde (Drumkeeran)

John Forde of Drumkeeran, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.

John Forde
19 Sep 2026 · RIP.ie