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  1. planningTwo agricultural slatted sheds with storage tanks and sheep handling facilities
  2. deathsDeath notice: Gerd SCHMIDT (Kinlough)
  3. planningRetention of ancillary guest accommodation for short-term rental at rear of dwelling
  4. leitrimGALLERY: Quirky and cosy three bedroom house could be yours for €110,000
  5. roadsCalls for centre line on 'exceptionally busy' Leitrim road refused
  6. planningTwo agricultural slatted sheds with sheep handling unit at Aghavoghil, Kinlough
  7. deathsDeath notice: Riaghán McCluskey (Kinlough)
  8. kinlough'Stand your ground and show your independence' - Leitrim female construction worker
  9. deathsHonouring Leitrim man's life and sculptures on his first anniversary

News

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GALLERY: Quirky and cosy three bedroom house could be yours for €110,000

A quirky and cosy three bed detached house in Drummans, Glenade, Largydonnell, Leitrim, set on over half an acre of land could be yours for just €110,000. The property is the ideal renovation project in popular area close to the coast - only 4 miles from Kinlough and 6.5 miles to the beach at Bundor

28 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer

Calls for centre line on 'exceptionally busy' Leitrim road refused

Leitrim County Council confirms no linemarking will be done on busy local road despite safety concerns, with signage options to be investigated. Linemarking will not be carried out on a busy local road in North Leitrim despite safety concerns, members were told at April’s meeting of Manorhami

28 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer

Planning

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Two agricultural slatted sheds with storage tanks and sheep handling facilities

John Langan and Gerard Langan are seeking planning permission to construct two four-bay slatted sheds with underground storage tanks and feed passages at Aghavoghil, Kinlough. A fixed sheep handling unit with dip tank will be installed between the sheds. The site covers 0.8 hectares and the proposed structures will have a gross floor space of 460 square metres. A Natura Impact Statement has been…

John Langan and Gerard Langan
File ref: 2660119 · Leitrim County Council
08 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Retention of ancillary guest accommodation for short-term rental at rear of dwelling

Glynn and Sarah Church are seeking retention permission for ancillary guest accommodation built to the rear of their existing dwelling at Laurel House, Largydonnell, Kinlough. The structure has a gross floor area of 43.07 square metres and is intended for short-term rental use. The application is a retention permission, meaning the building has already been constructed and the owners are now…

Glynn & Sarah Church
File ref: 2660113 · Leitrim County Council
05 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Two agricultural slatted sheds with sheep handling unit at Aghavoghil, Kinlough

John Langan and Gerard Langan have applied to Leitrim County Council for permission to build two four-bay slatted agricultural sheds at Aghavoghil, Kinlough, each with an underground storage tank and feed passage. A fixed sheep handling unit with dip tank will be installed between the sheds. The site covers 0.62 hectares and the proposed structures will have 460 square metres of gross floor…

John Langan Gerard Langan
File ref: 2660106 · Leitrim County Council
28 Apr 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Deaths

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Honouring Leitrim man's life and sculptures on his first anniversary

Although one year has passed for Brendan McGloin’s beloved family and friends in the Bundoran and Kinlough communities, words are still hard to mine, and sentences are still tough to quarry As the mallet strikes the chisel and the chisel strikes the stone – April 4 marks the first anniversary

13 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
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Council Decisions

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

Manorhamilton Municipal District motion 2025-07-21

Off-Road Loading Facility for Aurivo Store, Kinlough

Councillor Justin Warnock requested that the Roads Department approach Aurivo to provide an off-road loading and unloading facility for articulated trucks at their busy Kinlough store on the L2075 Uragh Road. The motion cited numerous complaints from residents and road safety concerns. The motion was deferred to the 15 September 2025 meeting.

Decision: Deferred to Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting on 15 September 2025

Cllr Justin Warnock, Cllr Eddie Mitchell, Cllr James Gilmartin

Manorhamilton Municipal District motion 2025-07-21

Minor Road Repairs for Leitrim Glens Sportive

Councillor Eddie Mitchell requested minor road repairs on two sections of the Leitrim Glens Sportive route scheduled for 3 August 2025: a poor road condition near the water reservoir on Killea, and a deep ridge hazard on the R280 near Ballintrillick. He also requested direct contact information for the Roads Department. The Head of Finance confirmed localised repairs would be carried out before...

Decision: Agreed: Localised repairs will be carried out before the event; Paul McMahon's contact information to be shared with event organisers

Cllr Eddie Mitchell, Cllr James Gilmartin, Cllr Mary Bohan, Cllr Padraig Fallon