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Two farm sheds and sheep handling unit built at Aghavoghil, Kinlough

John Langan and Gerard Langan want to build two four-bay slatted sheds with underground storage tanks at their farm in Aghavoghil, Kinlough. They're also planning a sheep handling unit with a dip tank between the two sheds. The application includes an environmental assessment as it's near a protected area.

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

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roads

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

Leitrim Observer

Planning

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planning

Keeping a built guest accommodation unit for short-term holiday lets

Sarah Church is seeking permission to keep a guest accommodation unit that's already been built at the back of Laurel House in Kinlough. It's intended for short-term holiday rentals. The council is now reviewing whether this after-the-fact retention should be approved.

Glynn & Sarah Church
File ref: 2660113 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)
planning

Two agricultural sheds and sheep handling facility built at Aghavoghil, Kinlough

John Langan and Gerard Langan want to build two four-bay slatted sheds with underground storage tanks and feed passages at Aghavoghil, Kinlough, along with a sheep handling unit and dip tank between them. The application includes an environmental impact statement. The council is still reviewing the paperwork and hasn't accepted the application as complete yet.

John Langan Gerard Langan
File ref: 2660106 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)
planning

Porch demolished and replaced with single-storey extension

Clare Lawlor Lynch and Joe Lynch have been given the go-ahead to knock down an existing porch on the southwest side of their home at 57 Melvin Fields in Kinlough and build a single-storey extension in its place. The council approved the project with conditions on 22 April 2026.

Clare Lawlor Lynch and Joe Lynch
File ref: 2660063 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)
planning

Wall and hard surfaces around house at Edenville, Kinlough

Kieran Cooper and Kate Rooney want permission to keep a 2-metre-high wall they've built along the northern boundary of their property at Edenville, Kinlough, along with the hard surfaces (like paving or concrete) around their house. This is a retention application, meaning the work has already been done and they're now seeking official approval for it.

Kieran Cooper Kate Rooney
File ref: 2660090 · Leitrim County Council
Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Deaths

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deaths

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

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 th

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