Mohill
Co. Leitrim • 75 stories • Since 26 Mar 2024 • Latest 23 Sep 2026
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News
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Alzheimer's Memory Walk 2026, Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays
Annaduff & Bornacoola fans enjoying thrilling Smith Monumentals IFC draw - GALLERY
All to play for after dramatic third round of Smith Monumentals IFC
Midsummer Celebrations at Lough Rinn, First Communion Prep Begins
Planning
Planning decision made: 2660194
Rosharry , Mohill , Co. Leitrim Planning Permission to (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance & driveway, waste water treatment system, percolation area and associated site works (b) permission to relocate existing waste water treatment system and percolation area to rear of existing nei
Planning decision made: 2660162
Tamlaght Beg , Mohill , Co. Leitrim Proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling house with detached domestic garage, boundary fence/wall, onsite treatment system with polishing filter, shed type structure with associated yard, entrance with access road and all ancillary site works
Planning record updated: Proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling house with detached domestic garage, boundary fence/wall, onsite...
Planning publication required: 2660160
Main Street & Hyde Street , Mohill , Co. Leitrim sub-divide and convert four storey vacant public house premises including living accommodation on first, second and attic floors to 3 no. four storey individual dwellings, internal remodelling and associated works
Planning application finalised: 2660155
Breansross North , Mohill , leitrim Retention Permission is being sought from Leitrim County Council of existing front boundary wall together with entrance wing walls all of which services existing dwelling house
Notices
Household Bulky Waste Collections in Lough Rynn, August and September 2026
Ballinamore Family Festival Road Closures August 9-17
Council seeks operators for mobile sauna pilot at five Leitrim locations
Community note
Around Mohill
Mohill hosts Connacht Fleadh 2026 from 28 June to 5 July with traditional music, concerts, sessions, workshops and competitions for musicians, singers and dancers. The week opens at Lough Rynn Castle with O'Carolan's Feast and a John McGahern film screening, then runs through workshops, Trad Bingo, singing, storytelling, a Douglas Hyde historical walk, the Grand Opening and Five Branches Concert on 2 July, the Mulcahy Family gala concert, Jig Jubilee Family Fleadh, Glor na dTonn events, Fleadh Mass, craft village, vintage display and town sessions. Around the Fleadh, there are family, garden, library, GAA and show notices. Mohill Family Support Centre is based in Canon Donohoe Hall on Upper Main Street, with counselling, art therapy, play therapy, parents support, Foróige Youth Club, Youth Cafe, carers support, music, dancing, cookery and summer camps. Its current local notices add Coffee & Chatter on the last Thursday of the month from 10am to 12pm and a Parent and Toddler group every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm. Mohill Community Garden is a volunteer group maintaining and growing vegetables, fruit and trees, while Mohill Community Network Tidy Towns carries town-care notices and Fleadh welcome material. Mohill Library on Castle Street has a small Traddlers event for 4-7 year olds with Fionnuala Maxwell on Tuesday 30 June as part of the Fleadh week. CLG Maothail - Mohill GAA lists Philly McGuinness Memorial Park on Hyde Street, club culture-and-wellbeing activity and regular 50/50 draw nights moving through town boxes, The Green Rooster/Cusacks and O'Carolan's Bar. The Agricultural Show is listed for Sunday 16 August 2026 at Reynolds Topline Sports Hub and McGowan's Field on Cloone Road, Mohill's notices include the Fleadh, family centre, toddler mornings, coffee mornings, library, garden, Tidy Towns, GAA, pubs, shops and show fields.
Latest by Date
23 Sep 2026 latest- planningPlanning record updated: Planning Permission to (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance &...
- deathsDeath notice: Bridie Duignan (née Mullen) (Mohill)
- deathsDeath notice: Johanna (Joan) Maria Gilbert (née Reilly) (Mohill)
- planningPlanning record updated: Proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling house with detached domestic garage,...
- planningPlanning application received: sub-divide and convert four storey vacant public house premises including...
- communityAlzheimer's Memory Walk 20th September, First Communion prep begins
- communityAlzheimer's Memory Walk 2026, Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays
- deathsDeath notice: Paul Doris (Mohill)
- planningPlanning record updated: Retention Permission is being sought from Leitrim County Council of existing front...
- sportAll to play for after dramatic third round of Smith Monumentals IFC
- sportAnnaduff & Bornacoola fans enjoying thrilling Smith Monumentals IFC draw - GALLERY
- planningPlanning application received: conversion of existing granary to living accommodation and all associated works
Recent updates
Rendered 29 Sep 2026Planning record updated: Planning Permission to (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance & driveway, waste water treatment system, perc
Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE; Council outcome: N/A → CONDITIONAL; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-09-21
News
7 storiesHousehold Bulky Waste Collections in Lough Rynn, August and September 2026
Household bulky waste collections will take place in Lough Rynn on August 29 and September 12, 2026.
04 Aug 2026 · Leitrim County CouncilBallinamore Family Festival Road Closures August 9-17
Roads near Ballinamore will be closed for the Family Festival from August 9 to 17.
23 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Additional special classes confirmed for Leitrim primary schools
Two new special classes have been approved for primary schools in Ballinamore and Mohill, bringing the total sanctioned in Leitrim to eight. Two new special classes have been sanctioned in County Leitrim, providing additional educational supports for children with additional needs in the loca
11 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
'It's my dream': Young Leitrim artist shares personal journey in new album Puzzles
Nineteen-year-old Mohill artist DJ K Fusion releases his third album Puzzles, blending emotion and AI-assisted creativity inspired by his experience as an autistic musician. Nineteen-year-old Mohill musician Keanu McGee, and also known as ‘DJ K Fusion’, has released his third album titled Puz
03 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Three athletes from Leitrim to take part in Fitness Inclusion Games in Dublin
Leitrim athletes Dylan Farrell, Keanu McGee and Fintan Smyth are preparing to join 150 competitors from across Ireland at the national Fitness Inclusion Games in Dublin. Three athletes from Leitrim are set to take part in Irish Wheelchair Association’s (IWA) Fitness Inclusion Games in Dublin
26 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
PLANNING: Plans for synthetically surfaced sports pitch in Leitrim town
The Mohill Community and Sports Hub have applied for permission to construct a new 50 metre by 34 metre synthetically surfaced sport pitch The Mohill Community and Sports Hub have applied for permission to construct a new 50 metre by 34 metre synthetically surfaced sport pitch as well as erec
22 Apr 2026 · Leitrim ObserverCouncil seeks operators for mobile sauna pilot at five Leitrim locations
Leitrim County Council is inviting expressions of interest to run a mobile sauna at Glencar Waterfall, Gulladoo Lake, Lough Rinn, and Tullaghan this summer. Applications close 24 April 2026.
16 Apr 2026 · Leitrim County CouncilSport
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All to play for after dramatic third round of Smith Monumentals IFC
GAA All to play for after dramatic third round of Smith Monumentals IFC By The Newsroom Published 29th Aug 2026, 23:51 BST Annaduff's Darren Cox sees a late goal chance smoothered by Bornacoola's Daniel Farrell on Saturday in Mohill Picture: Willie Donnellan | WD Smith Monumentals IFC and Fresh Today Junior A FC round-up Sign up to our Leitrim Live Sport newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up
29 Aug 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Annaduff & Bornacoola fans enjoying thrilling Smith Monumentals IFC draw - GALLERY
w GAA Annaduff & Bornacoola fans enjoying thrilling Smith Monumentals IFC draw - GALLERY By Leitrim Sport Published 29th Aug 2026, 22:23 BST Smith Monumentals Leitrim Intermediate Football Championship picture special Annaduff and Bornacoola fans both had something to be happy about on Saturday evening after the neighbours fought out a thrilling 1-17 to 0-20 draw in Mohill’s Philly McGuinness Park
29 Aug 2026 · Leitrim ObserverPlanning
12 storiesPlanning record updated: Proposed construction of a two-storey dwelling house with detached domestic garage, boundary fence/wall, onsite treatmen
Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE; Council outcome: not supplied → CONDITIONAL; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-09-10; Decision due date: 2026-08-23 → 2026-09-22
Planning application received: sub-divide and convert four storey vacant public house premises including living accommodation on first, second and atti
John Gordon — Main Street & Hyde Street , Mohill , Co. Leitrim. sub-divide and convert four storey vacant public house premises including living accommodation on first, second and attic floors to 3 no. four storey individual dwellings, internal remodelling and associated works
Planning record updated: Retention Permission is being sought from Leitrim County Council of existing front boundary wall together with entrance
Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE; Council outcome: not supplied → CONDITIONAL; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-07-30
Planning application received: conversion of existing granary to living accommodation and all associated works
Elizabeth Woods — Gortfadda , Mohill , Co. Leitrim. conversion of existing granary to living accommodation and all associated works
Planning record updated: RETENTION PERMISSION IS SOUGHT FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE APPROVED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS OF A COTTAGE EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATE
Source status: NEW APPLICATION → DECISION MADE; Council outcome: not supplied → CONDITIONAL; Council decision: not supplied → 2026-07-16
Planning application received: construct single storey extension to side and rear of existing commercial garage, alterations to elevations and associat
Emil Kacperek — Green Road , Mohill , Co. Leitrim. construct single storey extension to side and rear of existing commercial garage, alterations to elevations and associated site works.
Planning conditional: Proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsit
Caillin Canning & Sheila Brady — Lisdadnan , Mohill , Co. Leitrim. Proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsite treatment system with polishing filter and all ancillary site works
Planning application received: (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance, waste water treatment system percolation area
Conor Harte & Patricia Gordon — Rosharry Mohill Co. Leitrim. (a) construct single storey dwelling, new entrance, waste water treatment system percolation area ...
Planning conditional: erect new dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, boundary walls, piers with sewerage treatment s
Eve Fortune & David Faughnan — Cloonbo Mohill Co. Leitrim. erect new dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, boundary walls, piers with sewerage treatment s...
New synthetic sports pitch with floodlights and fencing at Coolabaun, Mohill
Mohill Community Sports Hub is proposing to build a new synthetic sports pitch measuring 50 metres by 34 metres at Coolabaun in Mohill. The project also includes floodlighting, sport fencing with ball stop netting, and associated site works.
Retention permission is sought for alterations to existing plans
Elizabeth Johnson is seeking permission Retention permission is sought for alterations to existing plans, elevations and site layout (previously approved Pl. Reg. No. 3463) and all ancillary & associated site works at Lords Avenue, Rinn, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 VX44. Incompleted Application.
Retention of house design changes and demolition of fuel store at Oghill, Mohill
Geraldine Kennedy sought retention permission for changes made to a single-storey house at Oghill, Mohill, including alterations to the house design, location of the septic tank and percolation area that vary from a 1991 permission. The application also sought permission to demolish a domestic fuel store to the rear and retain new site boundaries. The 109 square metre house sits on 0.295 hectares…
Community
19 storiesAlzheimer's Memory Walk 2026, Eucharistic Adoration Thursdays
Join the Alzheimer's Memory Walk on Sunday, 20th September. Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Thursday evening in St Mary’s Church, Foxfield.
14 Sep 2026 · Mohill ParishAlzheimer's Memory Walk 20th September, First Communion prep begins
Join the Alzheimer's Memory Walk on 20th September and mark the start of First Communion preparation. Eucharistic Adoration runs Thursdays until 6pm.
14 Sep 2026 · Mohill ParishMidsummer Celebrations at Lough Rinn, First Communion Prep Begins
Join the Midsummer Celebrations at Lough Rinn on Sunday 21 June. First Communion preparation is also underway in the parish.
15 Jun 2026 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish Holy Week ceremonies and Easter Sunday mass times announced
Holy Week begins Monday March 30 with extended masses and adoration across Mohill, Fenagh and Eslin. Easter Sunday masses are April 5 at 9am (Eslin), 10am (Mohill) and 11.30am (Fenagh), with food blessing on Holy Saturday at noon.
30 Mar 2026 · Mohill ParishAsh Wednesday Feb 18, Lourdes pilgrimage May 30, Knock concert March 5
Ash Wednesday mass kicks off Lent on Feb 18. Bishop Paul Connell leads a diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes May 30–June 4 from Knock Airport (from €989). Mohill Community College choir performs at Knock Basilica on March 5 to support SVP.
12 Feb 2026 · Mohill ParishAsh Wednesday Feb 18, Lourdes pilgrimage May 30, Divine Mercy Conference Dublin
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent on Feb 18. Bishop Paul Connell is leading a diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes May 30–June 4 from Knock (from €989). A Divine Mercy Conference in Dublin Feb 27–Mar 1 features speakers and healing services.
12 Feb 2026 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish bulletin 2026-01-20: weekly mass times and confessions
Regular weekday masses continue Monday to Friday at 10am with rosary after. Weekend confessions available Saturdays at 7pm in Mohill. Eucharistic Adoration continues Thursdays after 10am mass.
20 Jan 2026 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish announces Epiphany masses and weekly schedule
The Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated Tuesday, January 6th with masses at 7.30pm Monday and 10am/11.30am Tuesday across the parish. Regular weekday masses continue Monday to Friday at 10am, with confessions on Saturday evenings.
06 Jan 2026 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish seeks readers and Eucharistic Ministers, free Advent retreat offered
The parish is urgently recruiting lay ministers to fill staffing gaps—training provided. Also: a free online Advent retreat from the Priory Institute, plus the Christmas Craft Fair comes to Hyde Street December 11–13.
24 Nov 2025 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish seeks readers and Eucharistic Ministers; Parish Centre plans approved
The parish is calling for volunteers to train as readers and Eucharistic Ministers. Meanwhile, planning permission is now in place for the new Parish Centre, with contractor tenders expected by end of November. Fr Manuel Casillas, a Comboni Missionary, visits Nov 22–23 to share 26 years of missionar
11 Nov 2025 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish Centre gets planning permission, tenders sought
Full planning permission is now approved for the Parish Centre project, with tender documents being prepared for local building contractors. The Fire Safety Certificate application has also been lodged.
22 Oct 2025 · Mohill ParishMohill Parish Centre project advances with planning approval and tender process
Full planning permission is now in place for the Parish Centre development, with fire safety certification lodged and tender documents being prepared. Building contractors interested in bidding should contact the architects by end of October.
22 Oct 2025 · Mohill ParishDeaths
34 storiesDeath notice: Bridie Duignan (née Mullen) (Mohill)
Bridie Duignan (née Mullen) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Johanna (Joan) Maria Gilbert (née Reilly) (Mohill)
Johanna (Joan) Maria Gilbert (née Reilly) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Paul Doris (Mohill)
Paul Doris of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Teresa Devine (née Gannon) (Mohill)
Teresa Devine (née Gannon) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Catriona Tighe (née Cosgrove) (Mohill)
Catriona Tighe (née Cosgrove) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Alan Creamer (Mohill)
Alan Creamer of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Emily “Mimmy” Clyne (née Reilly) (Mohill)
Emily “Mimmy” Clyne (née Reilly) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Mary Catherine (Patty) Gilmartin (née Fox) (Mohill)
Mary Catherine (Patty) Gilmartin (née Fox) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Clare Heslin (Mohill)
Clare Heslin of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: John O'Malley (Mohill)
John O'Malley of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Mamie (Mary) Duignan (née Shanaghy) (Mohill)
Mamie (Mary) Duignan (née Shanaghy) of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Nicholas (Nick) Dalmon (Mohill)
Nicholas (Nick) Dalmon of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Council Decisions
Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Mohill.
Council supports Connacht Fleadh Cheoil 2026 in Mohill
Cllr Maeve Reynolds moved to welcome the decision to host the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil in Mohill in July 2026 and called on the council to provide necessary supports and assistance. The Director of Services reported the council recognises the significance of the event and will engage with organisers alongside agencies and stakeholders to provide grant aid, traffic management support and on-site...
Decision: Motion agreed unanimously; council to provide direct grant aid and informal support including traffic management and on-site assistance for the event
Cllr Maeve Reynolds, Cllr Enda Stenson
Accessibility audit for Carrick-on-Shannon town
Councillor Cormac Flynn requested a comprehensive accessibility audit in Carrick-on-Shannon with a view to extending to all towns in the municipal district. The council reported that walkability audits were carried out in 2024 in Carrick Train Station and earlier in other towns, with 2026 audits planned for Dromahair and Carrigallen. Officers confirmed the last Carrick audit was in 2019 and...
Decision: All members supported the motion. Council will prioritise new audits in Carrick-on-Shannon and Mohill, and will liaise with Access Earth CEO Matthew McCann regarding accessibility mapping of parking facilities.
Councillor Cormac Flynn, Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Councillor Maeve Reynolds
Drainage maintenance and flooding at Rinn Lough and tributaries
Councillor Maeve Reynolds raised concerns about flooding on roads around Rinn Lough after heavy rainfall, cutting off residents from homes. The council reported it can only conduct maintenance on prescribed arterial drainage channels (Rynn, Blackwater, Eslin, Headford rivers). In 2026, maintenance of the entire Headford River system is planned. Multiple councillors stressed urgent need for...
Decision: The council will prioritise the Headford River and Blackwater River for upcoming drainage and maintenance works in 2026. Consultation with Inland Fisheries and environmental assessment will be required before proceeding.
Councillor Maeve Reynolds, Councillor Sean McGowan, Councillor Paddy Farrell, Councillor Cormac Flynn, Councillor Enda Stenson
Safety review of Masonite/Mohill junction on N4
Councillor Maeve Reynolds requested a review of traffic layout and signage at the Masonite/Mohill junction off the N4 due to reported near-collisions where vehicles from the Sligo direction fail to yield to traffic from the Dublin direction. The council confirmed it can request TII to review the design, noting the junction was recently upgraded for cycling infrastructure. Road maintenance and...
Decision: Council will request TII to review the existing design and any safety improvements. Road debris clearance and replacement of damaged signage will be pursued.
Councillor Maeve Reynolds, Councillor Paddy Farrell, Councillor Sean McGowan, Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte
Road safety signage on L1571 (Mohill to Gortletteragh Church)
Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte raised concerns about inadequate signage and poor visibility on the L1571 from Lough Rynn to Drumlish, particularly at Moffatt's Cross where visibility is extremely poor due to wall, sharp turn and hill. Sat-nav systems directing traffic through back roads are increasing risk. The council will review existing signage and road markings, with potential Low Cost...
Decision: Signage and road lining on the L1571 will be reviewed and repaired/replaced where appropriate. An application for Low Cost Safety Funding will be made if crossroads improvements are determined necessary.
Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Councillor Cormac Flynn, Councillor Sean McGowan
Public lighting funding between Mohill and Lough Rynn Caravan Park
Cllr Sean McGowan raised safety concerns about the lack of public lighting on the road between Mohill and Lough Rynn Caravan Park, particularly given the busy caravan park and existing new footpath. The Roads Department reported that lighting would require planning consent and suitable funding, neither currently available. Multiple councillors supported the motion, with Cllr Stenson proposing a...
Decision: Council to endeavour to source suitable funding stream for lighting scheme; planning consent required
Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Paddy Farrell, Cllr Enda Stenson, Cllr Cormac Flynn, Cllr Maeve Reynolds
Restore full library service in Carrick-on-Shannon and Mohill
Cllr Maeve Reynolds raised concerns about reduced library opening hours in Carrick-on-Shannon and Mohill due to staff shortages, limiting access and preventing community groups from meeting. The council acknowledged the issue and reported that ongoing recruitment campaigns had been unsuccessful but a new campaign is underway aimed at establishing panels to stabilise staffing. All members...
Decision: Council committed to restoring full library services as soon as possible; current recruitment campaign ongoing
Cllr Maeve Reynolds
Pedestrian crossing on lower Main Street, Mohill
Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte requested installation of a pedestrian crossing on lower Main Street, Mohill (between Fitzpatrick's pub and Ann Duignan's shop) and reinstatement of crossing markings on upper Main Street near the Bank of Ireland. The Roads Department advised that recent public realm works had already optimized crossing points along desire lines and that an additional crossing would...
Decision: Additional crossing on lower Main Street not deemed necessary; contractor to install crossing markings at old bank building as matter of urgency
Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Cllr Maeve Reynolds, Cllr Enda Stenson, Cllr Seán McGowan
Adoption of Draft Budget 2025 with 5% rates increase
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...
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