Casual Trading
Casual Trading Draft Bye-Laws 2026 A review of the Casual Trading Bye-Laws (2018) for County Leitrim is underway. Draft Casual Trading Bye-Laws 2026 have been prepared. Notice is...
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647 stories · 21 communities · latest 08 Jun 2026 · archive since 28 Feb 2014 · 108 court cases
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08 Jun 2026 latest- councilCasual TradingCarrick-on-Shannon
- sportLeitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup R3Leitrim
- deathsDeath notice: Noel Prior (Carrick-on-Shannon)Carrick-on-Shannon
- deathsDeath notice: Nicoletta Pantano O HoraLeitrim
- deathsDeath notice: Maureen Mc Cabe (Carrigallen)Carrigallen
- deathsDeath notice: Ronan Gallagher (Mohill)Mohill
- deathsDeath notice: Brendan Wisley (Snr) (Ballinamore)Ballinamore
- deathsDeath notice: Michael (Mick) Charters (Dromahair)Dromahair
- councilNewsLeitrim
- councilTemporary Road ClosuresFenagh
- sportTailteann Cup – Round 3Leitrim
- deathsDeath notice: Kevin P. Malone (Carrick-on-Shannon)Carrick-on-Shannon
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Leitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup R3
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for round 3 of the Tailteann Cup against Wexford. Best of luck to the team, Steven &...
Death notice: Noel Prior (Carrick-on-Shannon)
Noel Prior of Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Nicoletta Pantano O Hora
Nicoletta Pantano O Hora of , Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Maureen Mc Cabe (Carrigallen)
Maureen Mc Cabe of Carrigallen, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Death notice: Ronan Gallagher (Mohill)
Ronan Gallagher of Mohill, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Deaths & Tributes
All deaths →Noel Prior (Carrick-on-Shannon)
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Maureen Mc Cabe (Carrigallen)
Carrigallen
Ronan Gallagher (Mohill)
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Nicoletta Pantano O Hora
Leitrim
Brendan Wisley (Snr) (Ballinamore)
Ballinamore
Michael (Mick) Charters (Dromahair)
Dromahair
Brian Kiernan (Newtowngore)
Newtowngore
Kevin P. Malone (Carrick-on-Shannon)
Carrick-on-Shannon
Court Reports
All court cases →21 May
Judge should have convicted drivers caught like 'fish in a barrel' in 'unjust speed zone'
The High Court has ruled that a District Court judge erred in law when he refused to convict thirty-four drivers caught speeding at Clogheen, Monasterevin in County Kildare. In December 2024, Judge Andrew...
Summary on localnews.ie11 MayDrug dealer told mother that he would get 'junkies' to rape her son over €157k debt
At the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on May 11th, 2026, a 33-year-old man from West Dublin pleaded guilty to drug possession, money laundering and making threats to kill. Mark Salmon has admitted...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprKarol Zawadski
Karol Zawadski (36) pleaded not guilty to drug driving after being stopped for speeding at Gortinty, Carrick-on-Shannon on May 10, 2021. A roadside oral fluid sample tested positive for cannabis, leading to...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprCallum Taylor
Callum Taylor, 29, a father-of-three from Ballinaglera, pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance, drink driving, and no driving licence on July 11, 2020 at Acres, Drumshanbo. This was his fourth conviction...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprSebastian Cobala
Sebastian Cobala, a 22-year-old Polish national working as an apprentice cabinet maker, was detected driving with no insurance at River Meadow, Dromod on March 12. He pleaded guilty and was fined €250, with...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Retention of house extension built at variance to original approved design
John Gildea is seeking permission to keep an extension to his house at Kiltymoodan that was built differently from what was originally approved. The extension doesn't match the design that was granted under a previous permission, and he's now asking the council to regularise it as it stands.
Planning application received: Proposed Replacement Of An Existing Septic Tank System With An Onsite Sewerage System With Polishing
Ellen Worsick — Lisdrumgran Drumkeeran Leitrim N41RK22. Proposed Replacement Of An Existing Septic Tank System With An Onsite Sewerage System With Polishing...
Planning application received: 1) Demolition of Existing Barn, 2)Construction of Bungalow Dwelling, 3) Effluent Treatment System, 4
Lisa Guckian — Corlona Drumsna Co Leitrim. 1) Demolition of Existing Barn, 2)Construction of Bungalow Dwelling, 3) Effluent Treatment System, 4...
Planning application received: 1. To construct a single storey type domestic dwelling. 2. To construct a domestic garage 3. To
David Mulligan & Inmacula Aguilera Curiel — Cloonturk Dromod Leitrim. 1. To construct a single storey type domestic dwelling. 2. To construct a domestic garage 3. To ...
Two-year extension of planning permission duration
George Shirley McCormack is seeking to extend a planning permission for another 2 years at Killyfad in Aughamore, near Carrick on Shannon. This allows him to continue work on whatever was originally approved under the existing permission.
Planning application received: I, Bethany and George Clayton, intend to apply for permission for development at Largydonnell, Glena
BETHANY AND GEORGE CLAYTON — LARGYDONNELL GLENADE CO. LEITRIM F91 YV70. I, Bethany and George Clayton, intend to apply for permission for development at Largydonnell, Glena...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Transport: Pension Provisions
Asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update and a timeline for the payment of the pension increase for CIÉ pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland”.
Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Family Resource Centres
Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Family Resource Centres”.
Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a candidate applying for a post of responsibility, can offer evidence from outside their immediate school context as evidence of...
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Common Agricultural Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on negotiations in relation to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, budget and the proposal...
Eamon Scanlon TD spoke in the Dáil: Findings of the 2026 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland
Eamon Scanlon TD (Fianna Fáil, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Findings of the 2026 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland”.
Crime & Gardaí
92 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Judge should have convicted drivers caught like 'fish in a barrel' in 'unjust speed zone'
The High Court has ruled that a District Court judge erred in law when he refused to convict thirty-four drivers caught speeding at Clogheen, Monasterevin in County Kildare. In...
Drug dealer told mother that he would get 'junkies' to rape her son over €157k debt
At the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on May 11th, 2026, a 33-year-old man from West Dublin pleaded guilty to drug possession, money laundering and making threats to kill. Mark...
Leitrim Gardaí advise public on dealing with bogus callers following burglary
Gardaí in Leitrim have issued advice after reports of bogus callers linked to a burglary in Newtowngore, urging residents not to engage and to report suspicious activity. Leitrim...
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...
ALERT: Leitrim residents told to watch for suspicious vehicle and occupants
Gardaí have issued a warning in South Leitrim after reports of a dark estate car with two men offering power washing services and leaving area when challenged. Gardaí are asking...
Man who had been charged with directing criminal gang pleads to lesser charges
A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court to four offences including cocaine possession with intent to supply and making threats to kill, following the...
GAA & Sport
44 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Tailteann Cup – Round 3
Our Senior footballers will play Wexford at home in round 3 of the Tailteann Cup. Tailteann Cup – Rd 3 | Leitrim Wexford | Sat, 6 – Jun, 2pm | Heartland Credit Union, Páirc Seán...
Handball News
Kane Sisters Lead Leitrim Medal Charge Handballers impress with gold, silver and bronze at Community Games national finals Leitrim’s exceptionally talented young handballers once...
Carrick and Shannon Promote to Division Two of Allianz Football League
Carrick and Shannon, a Wexford club, have secured promotion to Division Two of the Allianz Football League. Leitrim will host a home game at Port Saint in the coming weeks.
Lory Meagher Cup Final
The Senior Hurlers will play Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup Final Sunday 31 st in Croke Park. Lory Meagher Cup – Final | Leitrim Longford | Sun, 31 – May 12.30pm | Croke Park |...
Leitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup Rd 2B
Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for round 2 of the Tailteann Cup against Carlow. Best of luck to the team, Steven &...
Connacht U15 Title Comes to Leitrim and more handball updates
Connacht U15 Title Comes to Leitrim as Fenagh Hosts Finals Showpiece Fenagh was center stage in the Connacht handball world last weekend as the Leitrim club co-hosted the 2026...
Community & Events
60 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Leitrim artists go incognito for Jack and Jill Charity Art Sale
Leitrim artists Karen Comerton, Rachel Webb and Catherine Gray are among the contributors donating anonymous artworks to the Incognito 2026 fundraiser. It’s been revealed that a...
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Mohill 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...
Ash 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...
Ash 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...
Mohill 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...
Mohill 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...
Health
1 storyHSE, hospital, GP and ambulance services.
Leitrim TD tells Dáil local teens are matching vape colours to outfits
Students matching vape colours to debs outfits highlights youth appeal concerns, Martin Kenny TD said, as Ireland moves to tighten restrictions on the appeal and accessibility of...
Roads & Traffic
2 storiesClosures, disruption and road works.
Traffic light ‘issue’ clarified in Leitrim town following complaints
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....
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...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Leitrim
Carrick-on-Shannon
Casual Trading
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Drumshanbo
'There needs to be some level of control on this' - vape shops increasing in Leitrim towns
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Mohill
Death notice: Ronan Gallagher (Mohill)
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Manorhamilton
Reinstatement works and rear extension to protected 19th-century townhouse
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Ballinamore
Death notice: Brendan Wisley (Snr) (Ballinamore)
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Carrigallen
Death notice: Maureen Mc Cabe (Carrigallen)
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Aughavas
Extensions to dwelling and conversion of garage to habitable space
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Dromahair
Death notice: Michael (Mick) Charters (Dromahair)
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Leitrim Village
Rise and shine: Leitrim town hosts morning climb in support of Darkness into Light
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Cloone
Death notice: Joseph (Joe) Heslin (Cloone)
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Fenagh
Temporary Road Closures
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Kinlough
Two agricultural slatted sheds with storage tanks and sheep handling facilities
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Keshcarrigan
Retention of rear extension, storage sheds and polytunnel at rural dwelling
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Dromod
Death notice: Caroline McCormack (née Cox) (Dromod)
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Newtowngore
Death notice: Brian Kiernan (Newtowngore)
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Drumkeerin
Storey-and-a-half domestic extension, link, elevation alterations and garage
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Ballinaglera
1. Permission for Retention of re-located site entrance onto public road and driveway
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Drumsna
Planning application received: 1) Demolition of Existing Barn, 2)Construction of Bungalow Dwelling, 3) Effluent Treatmen
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Bornacoola
Leitrim national school receives European flag as part of Europe Day celebration
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Rooskey
PICTURES: Crowds turn out to pay respect at Leitrim reburial after exhumation
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Annaduff
Vivienne Egan banishes injury memories of 2024 with 1-1 in TG4 Connacht LGFA IFC Final
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