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  1. leitrimPermission granted for Astroturf pitch at Leitrim school
  2. planningAll-weather playing pitch with fencing and netting at Newtowngore National School
  3. an garda siochánaLeitrim Gardaí advise public on dealing with bogus callers following burglary
  4. an garda siochánaGardaí appeal for information after house burglary in Leitrim
  5. deathsDeath notice: Coleen Hardman (Newtowngore)

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Permission granted for Astroturf pitch at Leitrim school

Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a Astroturf pitch in south Leitrim A conditional planning permission has been granted for the construction of an all-weather astro turf pitch outside of a Leitrim school. The 3G all-weather pitch will be located at Newtowngore Natio

11 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer

Crime & Courts

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Gardaí appeal for information after house burglary in Leitrim

Gardaí are appealing for information after a burglary in Newtowngore involving a dark BMW estate and suspects offering power washing services. Gardaí are seeking information in relation to a burglary that occurred in South Leitrim last week. The incident took place in Newtowngore on Thursday,

30 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer

Planning

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All-weather playing pitch with fencing and netting at Newtowngore National School

Newtowngore National School has been granted conditional permission to build an all-weather playing pitch on a 0.59-hectare field at its Mullyaster campus. The development includes fencing, netting and associated site works. The pitch will be served by existing public water and sewer connections, with surface water draining to a watercourse. The decision was made on 7 May 2026.

Board of Management Newtowngore National School
File ref: 2660084 · Leitrim County Council
07 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Deaths

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