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Tommy Cooney is remembered in Manorhamilton for his 'lovely presence and sense of style' following passing The death has occurred of Tommy Cooney of 17 Ben View, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim. Tommy, formerly of 14 Cairns Drive in Sligo, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, the 10th of May
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The Central on Main Street, Manorhamilton could be redeveloped as an café and social space under plans submitted to Leitrim County Council this week. A planning application has been submitted to Leitrim County Council seeking to revitalise a business on Main Street, Manorhamilton that closed
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Mary Fox (née Lee) of Manorhamilton, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Tommy Cooney of Manorhamilton, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Phoebe Dick and Hedda Dick want to turn the licensed bar at The Central on Manorhamilton's Main Street into an unlicensed café and social space, with a commercial kitchen added to the storage area. They're also moving a window and door on the building's side and removing a rear porch.
TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final reaction: Glencar Manorhamilton pinpoints team intensity as foundation for victory Leitrim sent out a message that they are serious contenders for this year’s TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate title and Player of the Match Leah Fox agrees, suggesting that if the Green &
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Commencing at 7pm at Clayton Hotel, Sligo, this major fundraiser promises a night of world-class entertainment and a spectacular toast to three decades of the arts. For over thirty years, The Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton has been the creative soul of North Leitrim and to mark this miles
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A statement issued to the Leitrim Observer said that community clinics took place on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1 at Rossinver Community Centre and were publicised in advance of the clinics. FuturEnergy Ireland, the company behind the proposed development of a 14-turbine wind farm a
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Cllr Felim McGurn has called for locals to share their stories of visisting over crowded urgent care units North-west residents are being asked to share their experiences of not having emergency services in local areas. The campaign, which is ongoing to encourage people in the north-west to s
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Motorists in Manorhamilton are advised to pull up to the stop line to trigger sensors, as Council confirms traffic lights are working correctly following recent complaints. People are being urged to drive right up to the line marking at the traffic lights in Manorhamilton to trigger the senso
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Choice Based Letting (CBL) is a method used to help provide people on Leitrim County Council’s Social Housing Support Waiting List express an interest in a suitable Council Accommodation. A suitable property is one that matches your approved housing need . Applicants can only express an interest in the properties for which they are eligible in terms of the number of bedrooms. It should be noted th
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A rep from the Save Dough Mountain Group is calling on locals to lodge their concerns during a "short" five-week window ahead of a decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála The Save Dough Mountain Group have outlined their opposition Darren, Sweeney, Chairman of the Save Dough Mountain Group this wee
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The property needs total renovation, given the owner the ideal opportunity to put their own stamp on it. As this property has been derelict for some time it should qualify for the derelict homes grant currently in place, subject to criteria. A renovator's dream is available at Daragoon, Cooln
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Calls have been made for Leitrim County Council to invest in a small road sweeper to assist Tidy Towns groups struggling with heavy workloads in the county. Leitrim County Council has been urged to support Tidy Towns committees by purchasing a road sweeper for use in towns and villages across
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The proposed changes will allow homeowners to install modular units without the need for full planning permission Plans to allow modular homes in back gardens could alleviate the housing crisis for local people in Leitrim, a local elected representative believes. Cllr James Gilmartin has welc
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Workshops planned for May aim to clarify progress on Leitrim housing estates awaiting taking in charge, after councillors raised concerns about years of delays and inaccurate timelines given to residents. Residents of several estates in North Leitrim are growing increasingly frustrated with t
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Tribute: "A man whose lifelong dedication and service to our club leaves a legacy that will endure for generations" Glencar Manorhamilton GAA club have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Sean Boylan, a Senior Championship medal winning goalkeeper in 1999 and lifelong servant of the club, af
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Laura Patton has been given the go-ahead to restore and complete work on her home at 17 Castle Street in Manorhamilton, along with adding a rear extension. The building is a protected structure, so the work will need to follow conservation requirements.
A Part 8 application outlines reuse of Manorhamilton Courthouse for community and office use, with a small extension and measures to safeguard its protected status. Leitrim County Council has submitted a Part 8 planning application for the adaptive reuse, conservation and sensitive redevelopm
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Tara McGloin wants to extend her home in Cornagillagh, Manorhamilton with a storey-and-half addition to the back. She's also planning to change the look of the front of the house, create a new driveway entrance, and install a new wastewater treatment system on the property.
Unfortunately, we don't have enough details about this planning application to give you a proper summary. The council record for application 2609 is missing key information like what's actually being proposed, where it's located, and who's behind it. You might want to contact Leitrim County Council directly to find out more.
We don't have enough details on file for this Leitrim County Council application to give you a proper summary. The council reference is 2560269, but key information like the site address, what's actually being proposed, and who's behind it aren't available in the system yet.
Councillor Roisin Kenny, representing Ballion & Moore Municipal District for Sinn Féin, is juggling local election preparations with her role in the Corn Mill Theatre production. She joined the amateur drama group in 2019 and describes acting as a form of escape and community involvement. Kenny praises amateur drama as inclusive and welcoming to all participants.
The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging a new comedy play called 'One Wife Too Money' written by Jimmy Kiri, featuring a landscape gardener who faces complications when an old flame appears during his proposal. The production features local talent including journalist Marie Kamboy in her acting debut, and is directed by Sonya Silverbeck from Enniskillen, making her first time directing amateur actors.
The Corn Mill Theatre in Manorhamilton is staging 'One Wife Too Many', a comedy about a landscape gardener whose proposal is interrupted by a woman claiming a one-night stand. The play features a strong cast including Brian Murray, Marie Kamboy (journalist with Leitrim Observer), and Liz Dune (who won best actress at oil aeerings). First-time director Sonya Silverbeck from Enniskillen brings fresh energy to the production.
Warm tributes are being paid to Sean McPartlan of Station Road, Manorhamilton who passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27 in Arus Breffni Nursing Home. Condolences have been pouring in following the passing of a Leitrim man remembered as a ‘pure kind gentleman.’ Sean McPartlan of Station R
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Sean McPartlan of Manorhamilton, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Seán Boylan of Manorhamilton, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Condolences have flooded in for Teresa Brown of Manorhamilton following her passing over the weekend The death has occurred of Teresa Brown (nee Mawn), of 12 Cluain Oir, Manorhamilton, over the weekend. Teresa is survived by her loving family, including her beloved husband Matthew, along with
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Condolences are being shared on RIP.ie following the peaceful passing of Joseph (Jimmy Joe) Dolan of Ben View Park, Manorhamilton on Monday, January 5. Tributes have been paid following the passing of a Leitrim man remembered for his deep love of music and storytelling. Joseph (Jimmy Joe) Dol
Leitrim ObserverCases and rulings mentioning Manorhamilton from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
A Leitrim man who has worked as a carer has been jailed for six years for the repeated rape and sexual assault of his young niece over 40 years ago. Sean McDonald (62) of Tawneymachugh, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court last July to 11 represe
A Sligo man has been found guilty of IRA membership by the non-jury Special Criminal Court. Julian Flohr (37), with an address at Rusheen Ard, Caltragh in Sligo, was found guilty today of membership of an unlawful organisation, styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise
Judges at the Special Criminal Court trial of two Sligo men accused of IRA membership have ruled today that the stop and search of their vehicle at a roadside over two years ago was lawful. The two accused men were travelling in a car from which gardai recovered a mortar round in
Two Sligo men accused of IRA membership had their vehicle stopped and searched unlawfully at a roadside over two years ago, their barristers have argued at the Special Criminal Court. The two accused men were found in a car with a mortar round inside a "Spiderman" themed backpack
Two Sligo men found in a car with a mortar round inside a "Spiderman" themed backpack have gone on trial at the Special Criminal Court accused of IRA membership. Julian Flohr (37) with an address at Rusheen Ard, Caltragh and Damhan McFadden (29), of Kilmacowen, Ballysadare, both
A Tipperary man due to stand trial in October accused of IRA membership and explosive charges has been granted bail by the Special Criminal Court. Dylan Cahill (22), of Lower Irishtown, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, is charged with membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself t
Three men have appeared before a Saturday sitting of the non-jury Special Criminal Court charged with membership of the IRA among other offences. The men had been arrested by members of the Special Detective Unit as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of dissiden
Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Manorhamilton.
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
Councillor Padraig Fallon submitted a motion requesting contact with Uisce Éireann to resolve a recurring waste blockage and backup issue on Castle Street, Manorhamilton. The motion noted that two elderly residents' homes have experienced sewage backups and there is risk of manhole overflow. Adrian Kielty advised that the MD write to Uisce Éireann with a request for a survey. The motion was suppor
Decision: Agreed: Manorhamilton MD will write to Uisce Éireann seeking resolution to recurring waste backup issue on Castle Street and request a survey be completed
Cllr Padraig Fallon
Councillor Mary Bohan requested cleaning or replacement of all signage in towns and villages in the Manorhamilton Area. The Head of Finance reported that area office staff will review the sign maintenance programme and carry out cleaning and replacement where resources allow. Cllr Bohan noted power washing damages signs and alternative methods are needed, and highlighted the work of Tidy Towns Com
Decision: Agreed: Manorhamilton MD will review the sign maintenance programme and carry out cleaning and replacement works where resources allow
Cllr Mary Bohan, Cllr James Gilmartin
Councillor James Gilmartin submitted a motion requesting the council commit to creating a memorial acknowledging the Cillín (burial site for stillborn and unbaptized infants and others denied consecrated burial) historically located within the Famine Graveyard in Manorhamilton. The Head of Finance reported that HSE Estates owns the Famine Graveyard, so the matter should be referred to HSE Estates.
Decision: Agreed: Manorhamilton MD will write to HSE Estates regarding creating a memorial to acknowledge the Cillín in the Famine Graveyard; MD to be updated on progress at next meeting
Cllr James Gilmartin, Cllr Mary Bohan, Cllr Eddie Mitchell, Cllr Padraig Fallon
Councillor Padraig Fallon was elected Cathaoirleach of Manorhamilton Municipal District for 2025/2026, proposed by Councillor Mary Bohan and seconded by Councillor Felim Gurn. No other nominations were received. Outgoing Cathaoirleach Mary Bohan thanked members and staff for their support during her term, and welcomed Martina Casey as the new Meetings Administrator.
Decision: Councillor Padraig Fallon elected Cathaoirleach for 2025/2026
Councillor Mary Bohan, Councillor Padraig Fallon, Councillor Felim Gurn
Councillor Justin Warnock was elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Manorhamilton Municipal District for 2025/2026, proposed by Councillor James Gilmartin and seconded by Councillor Eddie Mitchell. No other nominations were received.
Decision: Councillor Justin Warnock elected Leas Cathaoirleach for 2025/2026
Councillor Justin Warnock, Councillor James Gilmartin, Councillor Eddie Mitchell
The schedule of meeting dates for Manorhamilton Municipal District for 2025/2026 was approved, proposed by Councillor Mary Bohan and seconded by Councillor Felim Gurn.
Decision: Schedule of meeting dates for 2025/2026 approved
Councillor Mary Bohan, Councillor Felim Gurn
Leitrim County Council adopted the 2025 budget, which includes a 5% increase in the Annual Rate of Valuation (ARV). The budget was framed within the Council's five-year corporate plan and strategic capital investment programme, totalling €530m over its lifetime with €25.3m local match-funding required. Key service divisions were presented including Housing (11% increase in maintenance, reduced hou
Decision: Adopted the Budget 2025 with Annual Rate on Valuation of 0.2558, providing for a 5% increase in rates to support the capital investment programme including the Shannonside Recreational Centre, new Carrick-on-Shannon library, and South Leitrim Greenway.
Councillor Des Guckian, Councillor Cormac Flynn