Death notice: John Joseph (Joe) Gill (Drumsna)
John Joseph (Joe) Gill of Drumsna, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
John Joseph (Joe) Gill
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Drumsna
Co. Leitrim • 6 stories • Since 2026-04-10
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Planning
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New house and garage with new road entrance at Fargrim, Drumsna
Stephen Amy Murray is proposing to build a new house and garage at Fargrim in Drumsna, near Carrick-on-Shannon. The development will include a new entrance onto the public road and an on-site wastewater treatment system to handle sewage.
Stephen & Amy Murray
File ref: 2660101 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)
New dormer dwelling with garage and wastewater treatment system
Marta Paykosh wants to build a new dormer house at Taash in Drumsna, along with an attached garage and a treatment system for wastewater. The application also includes work on a new entrance and landscaping around the site.
Marta Paykosh
File ref: 2660099 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Deaths
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RIP: Leitrim man remembered as a ‘great character’ with a ‘heart of gold’
Fond tributes are being shared online following the passing of Noel Moran of Foxborough, Drumsna, who died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 2 Warm memories are being shared following the passing of a Leitrim man who has been remembered for his “relaxed, friendly and helpful personality.” N
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Death notice: Noel Moran (Drumsna)
Noel Moran of Drumsna, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Noel Moran
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Death notice: Stanley (Stan) Ferguson (Drumsna)
Stanley (Stan) Ferguson of Drumsna, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Stanley (Stan) Ferguson
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Council Decisions
Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Drumsna.
Motion on river channel blockages causing floods in Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village
Cllr Cormac Flynn moved regarding channel blockages between Drumsna and Jamestown bridges causing significant flooding in Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village, and called for steps to seek OPW Minor Works Scheme funding for scrub clearance. The Director of Services reported ongoing dialogue with the Carrick-on-Shannon Flood Action Group, Roscommon County Council and OPW; an application is being
Decision: Motion agreed; Minor Works Scheme application to be submitted February 2026 or when new guidelines available; council to pursue all available funding; major flood relief schemes to proceed separately
Cllr Cormac Flynn, Cllr Maeve Reynolds
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