Death notice: Brendan Wisley (Snr) (Ballinamore)
Brendan Wisley (Snr) of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Brendan Wisley (Snr)
02 Jun 2026 · RIP.ie
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- council2026 Part 8 Proposals
- planningHouse extension with new front elevation and boundary retention
- planningPlanning conditional: (a) Demolish existing agricultural storage shed and construct 7 bay Agricultural...
- deathsDeath notice: Christina (Tina) McLoughlin (Ballinamore)
- deathsDeath notice: John Wynne (Ballinamore)
- deathsDeath notice: Michael (Mickey) Flanagan (Ballinamore)
- planningSeptic tank decommissioned; new wastewater treatment system and percolation area installed
- councilCowboys & Heroes Festival road closures May 29-June 1: Drumcoura area
- planning1) Change of use of former convent building
- deathsDeath notice: Brian O'Reilly (Ballinamore)
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2026 Part 8 Proposals
2026-C-005 - Ballinamore Courthouse Complex Project
25 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Cowboys & Heroes Festival road closures May 29-June 1: Drumcoura area
Roads around Drumcoura City will close from May 29-June 1 for the Cowboys & Heroes Music Festival. Emergency vehicles and park-and-ride buses will have access.
18 May 2026 · Leitrim County CouncilAlso covered in: Carrigallen Newtowngore
Family Festival returns to Leitrim town for 60th anniversary celebrations
Excitement is already building across the town and beyond for what promises to be another memorable week of celebrations from 9th–16th August. As preparations gather pace for the 60th Ballinamore Family Festival in Leitrim, excitement is already building across the town and beyond for what pr
12 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
1,000 Free Pints Up for Grabs at Cowboys and Heroes
Ireland’s biggest country music festival returns to Ballinamore Country music fans heading to Ballinamore for this year’s Cowboys and Heroes festival could be in for an extra treat — with organisers announcing they will give away 1,000 free pints over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The hugely
12 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Support grows for proposed aparthotel development in Leitrim
A planning application to redevelop the former Convent of Mercy in Ballinamore into tourist accommodation with 12 aparthotel units, café and restaurant has drawn support locally. There has been a strong show of support following the submission of a planning application which, if approved, wou
10 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Road closures announced for three-day major music festival in Leitrim
Temporary road closures have been proposed over the June bank holiday weekend to facilitate the Cowboys and Heroes festival in Drumcoura City. A road closure has been announced in South Leitrim for three days to facilitate a music festival. Leitrim County Council have proposed to make a decis
08 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
RTÉ Journalist behind famous Leitrim ‘No Comment’ report passes away
RTÉ journalist Brendan O'Brien has passed away at the age of 82 Former RTE journalist Brendan O’Brien, the reporter behind the famous ‘no comment’ RTE report in Ballinamore, passed away. O’Brien was an award-winning investigative journalist who worked for the public broadcaster between 1974 a
06 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Former convent in Leitrim could become aparthotel under new plans
A planning application has been submitted for the conversion of a former convent in Ballinamore into an aparthotel, including a café, restaurant and associated extensions. A planning application has been submitted which, if approved, would see a former convent transformed into an aparthotel.
06 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Significant fine issued as Gardaí warn of more checks in Leitrim areas
Leitrim Gardaí issue a heavy fine to the driver going 30KM/H over the speed limit in the Ballianamore area Gardaí in Leitrim have issued a €160 fine after a motorist was caught speeding last week. The driver of the vehicle was caught by a roadside Gardaí Speed Check, which was conducted in th
30 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
'Major visitor attraction' for Leitrim town in the works
It is proposed that the former courthouse in Ballinamore will be developed into the John McGahern Gateway Centre as a hub for fans of the famous writer, and provide local tourism information for visitors. He is hailed as one of the important Irish writers of the latter half of the twentieth c
30 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
PICTURES: Stunning photography exhibition coming to Leitrim town
The exhibition brings together four photographers in a unique “joint solo” format, where each artist presents an individual body of work while contributing to a shared thematic vision. A new collaborative photography exhibition, Unity in Focus, will open on May 15, 2026, at 7:30 pm at Solas A
28 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Forest companies 'shrink' from their repsonsibilities, says Leitirm coiunicllor
Leitrim councillor Paddy O'Rourke is calling for greater responsibility to be taken by forestry companies who leave a mess behind them Leitrim county councillor Paddy O’Rourke has called for forestry companies in Leitrim to take greater responsibility for the condition that they leave public
27 Apr 2026 · Leitrim ObserverCrime & Courts
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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 people in South Leitrim to remain vigilant and to contact them if they notice a suspicious car offering cleaning se
23 Apr 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Protestor who reversed truck into gates of Russian Embassy cleared of dangerous driving by jury
A man from Ballinamore, Co Leitrim has been acquitted of dangerous driving following an incident at the Russian Embassy in Dublin two years ago. Desmond Wisley, aged 51, faced trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges of dangerous driving and criminal damage after reversing a truck into the embassy gates on Orwell Road, Rathgar on 7 March 2022. The jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict on the…
Courts News Ireland report
03 May 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Planning
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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.
John Gildea
File ref: 2660095 · Leitrim County Council
29 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: (a) Demolish existing agricultural storage shed and construct 7 bay Agricultural slatted shed exte
Declan Gannon — Corramahan Garadice Ballinamore. (a) Demolish existing agricultural storage shed and construct 7 bay Agricultural slatted shed exte...
Declan Gannon
File ref: 2560299 · Leitrim County Council
25 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
House extension with new front elevation and boundary retention
Philip P Farrelly is applying to extend his house at Ardrum in Ballinamore and make changes to how the front of the building looks. He's also seeking to keep a boundary change that was approved in a previous planning permission, along with related site works.
Philip P Farrelly
File ref: 2660091 · Leitrim County Council
25 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Septic tank decommissioned; new wastewater treatment system and percolation area installed
Morgan McCaffrey and Lisa Duignan are seeking retention permission for wastewater system upgrades at their 4-bedroom house at Knockanroe, Ballinamore. The work involves decommissioning an existing septic tank and installing a new wastewater treatment system with a percolation area, along with alterations to the site layout previously approved under planning reference 21/218. A site assessment…
Morgan McCaffrey & Lisa Duignan
File ref: 2660128 · Leitrim County Council
19 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
1) Change of use of former convent building
Hugh Murray is seeking permission 1) Change of use of former convent building, chapel and outbuildings to a) aparthotel use providing 12 no. rooms on first and second floor and b) cafe, restaurant and reception use on the ground floor. 2) To construct new lift and single-storey kitchen extension to the rear of the building. 3) To construct glass porch and covered outdoor seating area adjacent to…
Hugh Murray
File ref: 2660123 · Leitrim County Council
14 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Renovate existing house, convert garage to habitable room, add single-storey extension
Rob and Dee Lane are seeking planning permission to renovate an existing dwelling house at Aghaleague, Ballinamore, with alterations to elevations and internal fit-out works. The application also proposes converting an attached domestic garage into habitable accommodation and building a new single-storey extension to the front and side of the existing house. The site covers 0.493 hectares. The…
Rob & Dee Lane
File ref: 2660121 · Leitrim County Council
11 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Car museum with parking and site entrance at Derrygoan, Ballinamore
Ron Weisz is proposing to construct a detached car museum as part of the Drumcoura City tourism amenity at Derrygoan, Ballinamore. The development includes a new site entrance, 30 car parking spaces, landscaping, and connection to the storm water network. The museum building will have a gross floor area of 730 square metres on a 0.299 hectare site. Stormwater management will be handled through a…
Ron Weisz
File ref: 2660118 · Leitrim County Council
08 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Two-storey rear extension, single-storey front extension and elevation alterations to residential dwelling
Liam Conlon has been granted conditional permission to renovate and extend a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 1 Marie Mount Terrace, Ballinamore. The works include a two-storey rear extension with a pitched roof replacing an existing flat roof side extension, a single-storey front extension, elevation alterations, and front garden works. The existing dwelling measures 134.82m² and the…
Liam Conlon
File ref: 2560217 · Leitrim County Council
05 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Two-storey house, garage and wastewater treatment system approved with revised siting
Claire Rowley and Rory Mc Tague received conditional permission to build a two-storey domestic dwelling with a garage and new site entrance at Killaphort, Garadice, Ballinamore. The council initially required the house to be relocated closer to the public road (within 50 metres rather than 95 metres setback) to reduce visual impact on the landscape. A site characterisation assessment determined…
Claire Rowley & Rory Mc Tague
File ref: 2560315 · Leitrim County Council
23 Apr 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
Deaths
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Death notice: Christina (Tina) McLoughlin (Ballinamore)
Christina (Tina) McLoughlin of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Christina (Tina) McLoughlin
25 May 2026 · RIP.ie
Death notice: John Wynne (Ballinamore)
John Wynne of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
John Wynne
23 May 2026 · RIP.ie
Death notice: Michael (Mickey) Flanagan (Ballinamore)
Michael (Mickey) Flanagan of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Michael (Mickey) Flanagan
20 May 2026 · RIP.ie
Death notice: Brian O'Reilly (Ballinamore)
Brian O'Reilly of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Brian O'Reilly
14 May 2026 · RIP.ie
RIP: Leitrim community pays tribute to ‘wonderful lady full of kindness and goodness’
Fond memories have been shared on RIP.ie following the passing of Etta (Teresa) Cassidy, of Tiernawanagh, Corlough, Cavan and formerly of Greagh, Corraleehan, who died on May 1. A community in Leitrim has been paying tribute to a woman following her passing, who has been described as “a wonde
06 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Death notice: John Pat Moran (Ballinamore)
John Pat Moran of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
John Pat Moran
13 Apr 2026 · RIP.ie
Death notice: Herbert Cosgrove (Ballinamore)
Herbert Cosgrove of Ballinamore, Leitrim. Published on rip.ie.
Herbert Cosgrove
30 Mar 2026 · RIP.ie
RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim woman who was a 'gentle lady with a sense of humour'
Annie (Nancy) McGoohan,passed away peacefully on 6th February 2026, in her 95th year Annie (Nancy) McGoohan, late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of AIB, Donnybrook House, Dublin 4 and Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, passed away peacefully on 6th February 2026, in her 95th year, at St. Vincent’s
09 Feb 2026 · Leitrim ObserverAlso covered in: Bray
Court Reports
Cases and rulings mentioning Ballinamore from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Protestor who reversed truck into gates of Russian Embassy cleared of dangerous driving by jury
A man from Ballinamore, Co Leitrim has been acquitted of dangerous driving following an incident at the Russian Embassy in Dublin two years ago. Desmond Wisley, aged 51, faced trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges of dangerous driving and criminal damage after...
Council Decisions
Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Ballinamore.
Election of Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District 2025/2026
Councillor Gary Prior was nominated and elected as Cathaoirleach (Chair) of Ballinamore Municipal District for the term 2025/2026. The nomination was proposed by Councillor Paddy O'Rourke and seconded by Councillor Enda McGloin, with no other nominations received. Prior thanked his colleagues and outgoing Cathaoirleach Ita Reynolds Flynn for her work during the past year.
Decision: Councillor Gary Prior elected Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District for 2025/2026
Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn, Cllr Gary Prior, Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Enda McGloin
Election of Leas Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District 2025/2026
Councillor Paddy O'Rourke was nominated and elected as Leas Cathaoirleach (Vice-Chair) of Ballinamore Municipal District for the term 2025/2026. The nomination was proposed by Councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn and seconded by Councillor Enda McGloin, with no other nominations received.
Decision: Councillor Paddy O'Rourke elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore Municipal District for 2025/2026
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn, Cllr Enda McGloin
Schedule of meetings for Ballinamore Municipal District
The council agreed to continue holding Ballinamore Municipal District meetings at 10:00 am for each meeting in the 2025/2026 term.
Decision: Meetings to be held at 10:00 am
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Brendan Barry
Rescheduling of July and September meetings
Two meeting date changes were approved: the July meeting was moved from 28 July to 21 July at 10:00 am, and the September meeting was moved from 22 September to 29 September at 10:00 am.
Decision: July meeting rescheduled to 21 July 2025; September meeting rescheduled to 29 September 2025, both at 10:00 am
Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn, Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Enda McGloin, Cllr Brendan Barry