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Around Carrick-on-Shannon

Carrick-on-Shannon has the carnival, The Dock and a busy town-centre diary. The Dock still carries the arts thread into summer with The Kings of the Kilburn High Road from 24 to 27 June, The Kite Ballet conversation on 4 July, Henry Glassie: Field Work on 18 July, The Green Loy concert on 25 July and Distillation on 29 July, plus Neurodivergence Deep Dive training, a kite-making workshop and a Bring and Tell gathering. The Green Loy season runs at St George's Terrace from 20 June to 22 August, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, with local folk art and north-west traditions at its centre. At Market Yard, Carrick on Shannon Farmer's Market runs every Thursday from 10am to 2pm. Carrick on Shannon Farmer's Market runs at Market Yard Centre every Thursday from 10am to 2pm. Current Market Yard notes include a 25 June 2026 drop-in on the proposed Wetland Ecology Park off the Leitrim Road, a pop-up craft market at the Market Yard on Saturday 27 June from 12pm to 5pm with live music, and a small 16-year thank-you for Leitrim Flowers at the farmers market. Marketyard Town Centre also carries unit and space notices for the town centre. Carrick's civic and club notices continue through Tidy Towns, GAA and rugby. Carrick on Shannon Tidy Towns marks the town as Ireland's overall Tidiest Town 2025, recently carried a EUR5,000 Glancy's SuperValu donation note, and used the Market Yard with McCloys Consultants to gather public opinion on a feasibility study. Another Tidy Towns post framed the work as many hands, with MyCarrick, Leitrim County Council, Leitrim Tourism and Carrick On Shannon Chamber beside it. St Mary's Kiltoghert GAA lists Páirc Naomh Mhuire at Attifinlay / N41 C8Y1, a weekly 50/50 draw on the club app and a senior team note after retaining the All County League Division 1 title. Leitrim GAA also carried a Barna Waste U13 Division 1 League Final item involving St Mary's Kiltoghert. Carrick on Shannon RFC represents Leitrim and North Roscommon, keeps a local business directory and is running tag rugby at the club grounds. The Carrick on Shannon Billboard public board carries ordinary recommendation notices: trades, small jobs, local services, car boot, buy-and-sell and lost/found-style posts. Carrick on Shannon Buy And Sell also carries practical local notices. The public Carrick diary includes The Dock, Market Yard, farmers market, Tidy Towns, GAA, rugby, chamber, river activity, food businesses and practical local notices.

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  1. eventsHenry Glassie documentary screening at The Dock in Carrick
  2. deathsDeath notice: Louie Glancy (Carrick-on-Shannon)
  3. councilParking of Vehicles Marked "For Sale" along Public Roads
  4. local-newsNo injuries reported after single-vehicle crash on N4 outside Carrick
  5. deathsDeath notice: Conor Wrafter (Carrick-on-Shannon)
  6. public-serviceSouth Leitrim communities urged to conserve water as reservoirs run low
  7. planningPlanning conditional: Conversion Of Existing Outhouse Building Into Habitable Accommodation Consisting Of 2...
  8. deathsDeath notice: Kathleen Jones (née Cummins) (Carrick-on-Shannon)
  9. planningConstruction of a single storey dwelling house
  10. councilNOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A LOCAL ADJUSTMENT FACTOR
  11. councilLeitrim Marks the Start of Ireland’s EU Presidency
  12. planningPlanning conditional: 1. Demolish existing rear extension and sheds, 2. Refurbish existing house to include...

This Week

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Henry Glassie documentary screening at The Dock in Carrick

The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon scheduled a screening of Henry Glassie: Field Work for 18 July. The film follows the work of the renowned folklorist and is part of the current Leitrim cultural programme.

Henry Glassie
The listed screening time was 6pm to 8pm at The Dock.
18 Jul 2026 · Leitrim Tourism
council •

Parking of Vehicles Marked "For Sale" along Public Roads

PARKING OF VEHICLES MARKED “FOR SALE” ON/ALONG PUBLIC ROADS ROADS ACT, 1993 – SECTION 71 Leitrim County Council wish to advise that any person who, without lawful authority or the consent of the road authority, erects, places or retains on a public road any caravan, vehicle or other structure or thing used for the purposes of advertising, the sale of goods, the provision of services or other simil

16 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council

News

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public-service •

South Leitrim communities urged to conserve water as reservoirs run low

Residents across south Leitrim were asked to conserve water after reservoir levels fell to historically low levels. The affected area included Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Keshcarrigan, Drumshanbo, Mohill, Carrigallen, Dromod and Rooskey, according to Shannonside's report.

Households were asked to reduce avoidable water use while reservoir levels remained under pressure.
13 Jul 2026 · Shannonside FM
Also covered in: Ballinamore Keshcarrigan Drumshanbo Mohill
council •

NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A LOCAL ADJUSTMENT FACTOR

The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. At the meeting set by Leitrim County Council to consider this matter, the members may set a local adjustment factor

08 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
council •

Leitrim Marks the Start of Ireland’s EU Presidency

Leitrim Marks the Start of Ireland’s EU Presidency and Cyprus Pairing To mark the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, on 1 July Leitrim County Council held a special flag-raising ceremony at Áras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon, celebrating Leitrim’s pairing with Cyprus for the duration of the Presidency. Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Cllr Mary Bohan, alon

08 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
council •

Choice Based Lettings

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 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 that

06 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Also covered in: Manorhamilton
council •

Road Closure for Manorhamilton Country Jamboree

Roads Act 1993 / Temporary Closing of Roads In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, and for the purpose of facilitating Manorhamilton Country Jamboree , notice is hereby given that Leitrim County Council proposes to make a decision to close the following public road: Location: Main Street, Manorhamilton Date/Time: From 15:00 on

06 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Also covered in: Manorhamilton
council •

Ballinamore Family Festival - Proposal

Roads Act 1993 / Temporary Closing of Roads In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, and for the purpose of facilitating the Ballinamore Family Festival . Notice is hereby given that Leitrim County Council proposes to make a decision to close the following public road: Location: High Street (R202-31) & Main Street (the R202-29 a

02 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council
Also covered in: Mohill Ballinamore Newtowngore
council •

Temporary Road Closure Tom Devaney Memorial Hillclimb

Roads Act 1993 / Temporary Closing of Roads In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, and for the purpose of facilitating the Tom Devaney Memorial Hillclimb . Notice is hereby given that Leitrim County Council proposes to make a decision to close the following public roads: Dates: From 08:30 to 18:30 on Saturday 11th July 2026 an

22 Jun 2026 · Leitrim County Council
council •

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 hereby given that in accordance with Section 6 of the Casual Trading Act 1995, a copy of these draft Bye-Laws is available for inspection at Leitrim County Council Offices, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim

08 Jun 2026 · Leitrim County Council
leitrim •

Hedge causing “extremely dangerous” situation – meeting told

Leitrim County Council were urged to remove a section of hedge along the R201 road Leitrim County Council were urged to remove a section of hedge along the R201 road at this week's Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District. Cllr Sean McGowan (FF) tabled a motion calling for the work to be done as

14 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer

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Crime & Courts

22 stories
courts •

Dealer who told mother he'd get 'junkies' to rape her son over drug debt gets 10 years

A drug dealer who told a mother that he would get "junkies" to rape her son if she failed to repay his €157,000 debt during a campaign of intimidation has been jailed for ten years. The Special Criminal Court sentenced Mark "Fishy" Salmon (33), of Kilbarron Avenue, Kilmore, west Dublin, today (MON)

Courts News Ireland report
15 Jun 2026 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

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 Salmon has admitted possessing cocaine valued at €35,280 near Carrick-on-Shannon in March 2024 and acquiring criminal proceeds totalling approximately €84,000 across 2022 and 2023. The court heard evidence that Salmon intimidated two…

Courts News Ireland report
11 May 2026 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

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 withdrawal of more serious charges. Mark Salmon, originally charged with 16 offences including directing a criminal organisation and extortion demands exceeding €250,000, entered guilty pleas on a full facts basis. The cocaine charge relates…

Courts News Ireland report
13 Feb 2026 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

Rapist attacked guest in bathroom of his home

A man from Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment following his conviction for rape at the Central Criminal Court. Dilzar Hamad, aged 40, was found guilty by jury in March 2025 of raping a woman who was visiting his home in January or February 2021. The court heard that Hamad sent inappropriate text messages to the woman beforehand and subsequently threatened her into…

Courts News Ireland report
19 Jan 2026 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

Man raped woman while she slept in her own home

A man from Castlefinn, County Donegal has been sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment by the Central Criminal Court following his conviction for rape. Kevin McGovern, aged 28, was found guilty by jury of one count of rape committed on 21 August 2021. Two further charges, comprising sexual assault and burglary, resulted in a nolle prosequi after the jury could not reach agreement on these matters. Ms Justice…

Courts News Ireland report
18 Dec 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Castlefinn
courts •

Mother of five claims council moved family into house with 'paranormal activity'

A mother of five has told the High Court that a council property in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, has caused her to fear for her children's safety due to reported paranormal activity. Louise Stokes, along with her husband Thomas, had initially sought to challenge Leitrim County Council's housing decisions regarding their previous residence at Mount Temple, where they alleged severe mould problems posed health…

Courts News Ireland report
20 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

Former Seminarian has jail term increased for repeated rape of young cousin

A former seminarian's prison sentence has been increased by two years following a Court of Appeal ruling that his original five-year term was unduly lenient. Aidan Gallagher, aged 41, of Dadreen, Killadoon, Westport, County Mayo, was convicted by jury in May 2023 of six counts of oral rape of his cousin on dates between 1998 and 2003. The Central Criminal Court jury sat in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. Mr…

Courts News Ireland report
25 Jul 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Westport
courts •

Fraudster jailed for role in €160k scam on finance companies

A man from Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following his guilty plea to fraud charges. Thomas Cullen pleaded guilty to two counts of making a gain by deception in May 2017 when he entered into leasing arrangements with two finance companies as part of a scheme involving false documentation. The court heard that false driving…

Courts News Ireland report
24 Apr 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Enniskillen
courts •

Michael Lynn takes the stand at own €27m theft trial

Michael Lynn, a former solicitor from County Wicklow, has begun giving evidence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in his trial on charges relating to approximately €27 million in alleged theft from seven financial institutions. Mr Lynn, aged 55, outlined his professional background to the jury, describing his career path from qualification in 1994 through to establishing his own practice in 1997, which eventually…

Courts News Ireland report
11 Dec 2023 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

'Absolutely no way' loan would be sanctioned for use other than in agreement, trial hears

Michael Lynn, a former solicitor aged fifty-five from County Wicklow, continues his trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on charges of theft amounting to approximately twenty-seven million euro from seven financial institutions between October 2006 and April 2007. He has pleaded not guilty to twenty-one counts of theft. The prosecution alleges that Mr Lynn obtained multiple mortgages on identical properties…

Courts News Ireland report
21 Nov 2023 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

Senior BOI official rejects Michael Lynn's defence on loans as 'fairytale'

Michael Lynn, a 55-year-old from County Wicklow, is on trial in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court accused of stealing approximately €27 million from seven financial institutions between October 2006 and April 2007. He has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of theft. During cross-examination, the defence team challenged a former Bank of Ireland senior business manager's testimony regarding loan applications. The witness…

Courts News Ireland report
09 Nov 2023 · Courts News Ireland
courts •

Terminally ill man and trainee priest brother jailed for rape of young cousin

Two brothers have been sentenced to a combined seven years imprisonment following their conviction for the sexual abuse of their cousin over a four-year period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Aidan Gallagher, aged 40, of Westport, County Mayo, received five years with two years post-release supervision after being convicted of six counts of oral rape committed between 1998 and 2003 in sheds near their homes…

Courts News Ireland report
16 Oct 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Westport

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Planning

16 stories
planning •

Construction of a single storey dwelling house

Ann Marie Doherty & Declan Regan is seeking permission construction of a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, access roadway, wastewater treatment system and polishing filter together with all ancillary site works and services at the above address at Fearnaght, Aughamore, Carrick-on-Shannon. New Application.

Ann Marie Doherty & Declan Regan
File ref: 2660127 · Leitrim County Council
10 Jul 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
planning •

Digital advertising display replaces two static displays on N4, height increases to 5.8m

JCDecaux Ireland Limited proposes to replace two existing 6.4m × 3.35m advertising displays with a single digital display measuring 6.28m × 3.4m on the N4 Dublin Road at Attifinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon, adjacent to the Homesavers retail store car park. The new digital display would increase in height from 4.6m to 5.8m. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) objected to the application on 21 May…

JCDecaux Ireland Limited
File ref: 2660108 · Leitrim County Council
19 Jun 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
planning •

Replacement of septic tank with onsite sewerage system and polishing filter

Tara Grimes McEneaney is seeking planning permission to replace an existing septic tank system at 6 Lough Bran Cottages, Grange, Carrick-On-Shannon with a new onsite sewerage system featuring a polishing filter, designed in accordance with EPA Code of Practice 2021. The site covers 0.160 hectares. The application involves ancillary works related to the new treatment system. No protected…

Tara Grimes McEneaney
File ref: 2660110 · Leitrim County Council
10 Jun 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)
planning •

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.

George & Shirley McCormack
File ref: 2613 · Leitrim County Council
26 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

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Community

3 stories
charity •

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 number of Leitrim artists have gone into hiding for this year’s incognito online art sale in aid of the Jack and Ji

11 May 2026 · Leitrim Observer
Also covered in: Dromahair

Deaths

30 stories

+18 older deaths stories →

Court Reports

Cases and rulings mentioning Carrick-on-Shannon from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.

Carrick-on-Shannon District Court 2026-04-13 Leitrim Observer

Karol Zawadski — Pairc Beag Liscara, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

Drug driving at Gortinty, Carrick-on-Shannon on May 10, 2021, Speeding at Gortinty, Carrick-on-Shannon on May 10, 2021
Fined €350 and banned from driving for one year
Fine: €350 • Driving ban: 12 months

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 arrest and a subsequent blood test confirming cannabis in his system....

Central Criminal Court 2026-01-19 Courts News Ireland

Rapist attacked guest in bathroom of his home

A man from Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment following his conviction for rape at the Central Criminal Court. Dilzar Hamad, aged 40, was found guilty by jury in March 2025 of raping a woman who was visiting his home in January...

Original CNI report
Central Criminal Court 2025-12-18 Courts News Ireland

Man raped woman while she slept in her own home

A man from Castlefinn, County Donegal has been sentenced to six and a half years imprisonment by the Central Criminal Court following his conviction for rape. Kevin McGovern, aged 28, was found guilty by jury of one count of rape committed on 21 August 2021. Two further...

Original CNI report
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2024-04-24 Courts News Ireland

Fraudster jailed for role in €160k scam on finance companies

A man from Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, has been sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following his guilty plea to fraud charges. Thomas Cullen pleaded guilty to two counts of making a gain by deception in May 2017 when he...

Original CNI report
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2023-12-11 Courts News Ireland

Michael Lynn takes the stand at own €27m theft trial

Michael Lynn, a former solicitor from County Wicklow, has begun giving evidence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in his trial on charges relating to approximately €27 million in alleged theft from seven financial institutions. Mr Lynn, aged 55, outlined his professional...

Original CNI report

Council Decisions

Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Carrick-on-Shannon.

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District correspondence 2026-01-12

Minister's response on new school for Carrick-on-Shannon disappoints council

Council received response from Minister for Education regarding a new school for Carrick-on-Shannon. Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte expressed disappointment, stating the town urgently needs a new school and that the current two-campus arrangement poses health, fire and road safety risks. All members unanimously supported her comments that the response was inadequate.

Decision: Correspondence noted; all members agreed the response was insufficient

Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District environment 2026-01-12

Motion on river channel blockages causing floods in Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village

Cllr Cormac Flynn moved regarding channel blockages between Drumsna and Jamestown bridges causing significant flooding in Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village, and called for steps to seek OPW Minor Works Scheme funding for scrub clearance. The Director of Services reported ongoing dialogue with the Carrick-on-Shannon Flood Action Group, Roscommon County Council and OPW; an application is...

Decision: Motion agreed; Minor Works Scheme application to be submitted February 2026 or when new guidelines available; council to pursue all available funding; major flood relief schemes to proceed separately

Cllr Cormac Flynn, Cllr Maeve Reynolds

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District roads 2026-01-12

Motion to remove footpaths on Carrick-on-Shannon bridge and widen carriageway

Cllr Cormac Flynn moved to request TII remove footpaths on the main bridge in Carrick-on-Shannon and replace with narrow parapet to widen the bridge and reduce delays for heavy goods vehicles. The Roads report explained the footpaths function as protective buffers containing telecom, water and other utilities and cannot be removed. Ms. Emma Donohoe confirmed similar motions have been raised...

Decision: Motion agreed; TII to be contacted with alternative suggestion of raising road level to widen carriageway while allowing barriers at parapet

Cllr Cormac Flynn, Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Enda Stenson

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District community 2026-01-12

Civic reception planned for Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns national winners

Ms Mary Quinn advised that a Civic Reception will be held to recognise Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns' winning of the National Tidy Towns Competition. The reception is scheduled for Thursday 29 January 2026 at 7pm.

Decision: Civic reception to be held 29 January 2026 at 7pm in honour of Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns

Leitrim County Council budget 2025-11-10

Leitrim County Council adopts Draft Budget 2026 with 5% rates increase

The Council adopted the Draft Budget for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, totalling €64.1m (an increase of nearly €4m on 2025). The budget includes a 5% increase in the Annual Rate on Valuation to fund the ambitious Capital Investment Programme. Key queries from members concerned alternative income sources, commercial rates impact on traders, greenway maintenance, fire service...

Decision: Budget adopted; Annual Rate on Valuation of 5% increase approved

Cllr Paddy O'Rourke, Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Gary Prior, Cllr James Gilmartin, Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Cllr Eddie Mitchell

Leitrim County Council budget 2025-11-10

Capital Investment Programme 2026-2031 adopted; €650m investment planned with €27.8m local match funding

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...

Decision: Capital Investment Programme 2026-2031 adopted

Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr James Gilmartin

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District motion 2025-11-10

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

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District environment 2025-11-10

Waterways Ireland pollution monitoring for boat/cruiser sewage

Councillor Sean McGowan raised concerns about potential pollution from boat and cruiser traffic on the Shannon during Easter to October season, with boats potentially not using designated pump-out stations at Leitrim Village, Carrick-on-Shannon and Dromod. He questioned responsibility for monitoring facility usage and holding tank compliance. The council will contact Waterways Ireland requesting...

Decision: Correspondence will issue to Waterways Ireland requesting their cooperation in monitoring sewage disposal practices and pump-out station usage.

Councillor Sean McGowan, Councillor Paddy Farrell, Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District community 2025-11-10

New school development in Carrick-on-Shannon secured

Correspondence regarding a new school in Carrick-on-Shannon was discussed. Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte queried whether education department correspondence had been received. Councillor Maeve Reynolds reported that a meeting involving Deputies Scanlon, Feighan and Harkin, Scoil Mhuire representatives, and Minister Helen McEntee took place, with commitment given to securing lands for the...

Decision: Commitment has been secured from government representatives regarding land provision for new school. Next steps involve discussions with landowners to progress the matter further.

Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Councillor Maeve Reynolds

Leitrim County Council motion 2025-09-22

Presidential Election nomination of Maria Steen defeated

Councillor Mary Bohan proposed that Leitrim County Council nominate Maria Steen as a candidate for the 2025 Presidential Election, emphasising her qualifications and the council's democratic responsibility. The motion was seconded by Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte. Opposition arose from Cllr Róisin Kenny, who cited Ms Steen's association with the Iona Institute and conservative views, arguing the...

Decision: Motion defeated by vote (7 in favour, 9 against, 1 abstention). Maria Steen will not be nominated by Leitrim County Council.

Cllr Mary Bohan, Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte, Cllr Justin Warnock, Cllr Róisin Kenny, Cllr Eddie Mitchell, Cllr Paddy Farrell

Leitrim County Council procedural 2025-09-17

Presidential candidate presentations to Leitrim County Council

Leitrim County Council held a special meeting to receive presentations from potential presidential candidates. Eleven candidates presented in person or via video link, including Abbas Ali O'Shea, Gearoid Duffy, Aidan Harrington, Charlie Keddy, Seana Kerr, Searlait Ni Chianáin, Keith McGrory, Lorna McCormack, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Sarah Louise Mulligan, Gerben Uunk, and Dr Cora Stack. A procedural...

Decision: All candidate presentations received. Cllr Enda McGloin proposed that a review of the procedure for receiving potential presidential nominations be undertaken in 2026 and incorporated into Standing Orders, which was seconded by Cllr Gary Prior and agreed. A Notice of Motion procedure was established for nomination decisions, with a Special Meeting tentatively scheduled for 22 September 2025 at 2pm.

Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Mary Bohan, Cllr Enda McGloin, Cllr Brendan Barry, Cllr Padraig Fallon, Cllr James Gilmartin

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District service_delivery 2025-06-09

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

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District housing 2025-06-09

Vacant site at Dun an Rí, Carrick-on-Shannon

Cllr Cormac Flynn raised concerns about a vacant site at Dun an Rí, Carrick-on-Shannon, originally intended for a crèche as part of a housing development (planning ref. P04/61) but never developed. The site has since fallen into dereliction with illegal dumping and presents child safety concerns. The planning permission expired in 2004, the developer company was dissolved in 2013, and the site...

Decision: Planning Department and Vacant Homes Officer to engage with registered landowners to request removal of waste and enquire about future intentions

Cllr Cormac Flynn

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District appointment 2025-06-09

Election of Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District

Councillor Paddy Farrell stood down as Cathaoirleach after completing his term. Councillor Sean McGowan proposed Councillor Maeve Reynolds for the position of Cathaoirleach for 2025/2026, seconded by Councillor Enda Stenson. The proposal was agreed unanimously.

Decision: Councillor Maeve Reynolds elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District for 2025/2026

Cllr Paddy Farrell, Cllr Maeve Reynolds, Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Enda Stenson

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District appointment 2025-06-09

Election of Leas Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District

Councillor Paddy Farrell proposed Councillor Enda Stenson for the position of Leas Cathaoirleach for 2025/2026, seconded by Councillor Sean McGowan. The proposal was agreed unanimously.

Decision: Councillor Enda Stenson elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District for 2025/2026

Cllr Paddy Farrell, Cllr Enda Stenson, Cllr Sean McGowan

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District procedural 2025-06-09

Meeting dates and times for Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District

Councillor Sean McGowan proposed that meetings of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District continue to be held at 10.00 a.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month, seconded by Councillor Enda Stenson. The proposal was agreed unanimously.

Decision: Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meetings to be held at 10.00 a.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month

Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Enda Stenson

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District procedural 2025-06-09

Date of July 2025 Municipal District Meeting

Councillor Sean McGowan proposed that the July meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday 7th July, prior to the July plenary Council meeting, seconded by Councillor Paddy Farrell. The proposal was agreed unanimously.

Decision: July 2025 meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Monday 7th July

Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Paddy Farrell

Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District sympathy 2025-06-09

Tribute to late Councillor Des Guckian

The council adjourned for one week as a mark of respect to the late Councillor Des Guckian. Members paid tribute to his hard work and dedication to constituents and expressed condolences to Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte and the Guckian family. The Director of Services also expressed condolences on behalf of the Executive.

Decision: Meeting adjourned until 16 June 2025 as mark of respect

Cllr Sean McGowan, Cllr Enda Stenson, Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte

Leitrim County Council budget 2024-11-11

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

Leitrim County Council infrastructure 2024-11-11

Capital Investment Programme 2025-2030 adopted

Council adopted the six-year Capital Investment Programme 2025-2030, totalling €530m investment with €25.3m local match-funding required. Programme carries forward projects in delivery, design, or development phase across social housing, roads, land drainage/flood relief, economic development, recreation, environment, and corporate facilities. Councillor Des Guckian criticised the housing...

Decision: Adopted Capital Investment Programme 2025-2030.

Councillor Des Guckian