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Co. Leitrim • 8 stories • Since 12 Apr 2021 • Latest 14 May 2026

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  1. planningRetention of rear extension, storage sheds and polytunnel at rural dwelling
  2. deathsDeath notice: Polly (Mary) Cull (née Costello) (Keshcarrigan)
  3. rip leitrimRIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim welder remembered as ‘an incredible artist and tradesman’
  4. deathsDeath notice: Margaret (Peggy) O'Rourke (née McLoughlin) (Keshcarrigan)
  5. deathsDeath notice: Mary Bridget Donnelly (née Reynolds) (Keshcarrigan)
  6. deaths'Be happy, be yourself': Leitrim community remembers legacy of unique character
  7. deathsRIP: 'She was always a lady, friendly and very down to earth' - Keshcarrigan mother remembered
  8. courtsMortgage application fraudster avoids jail

Crime & Courts

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Mortgage application fraudster avoids jail

A 40-year-old man from Keshcarrigan in County Leitrim has received a fully suspended three-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for mortgage fraud. Aidan McGovern pleaded guilty to submitting false documents to a bank in Swords in 2018 whilst applying for a €120,000 mortgage. The documents included fabricated wage slips from a non-existent company, a false P60 form, and a credit union statement belonging…

Courts News Ireland report
12 Apr 2021 · Courts News Ireland

Planning

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Retention of rear extension, storage sheds and polytunnel at rural dwelling

Elizabeth Anne Gilpin has been granted retention permission for existing structures at her home in Gortnagullion, Keshcarrigan. The development includes a rear extension to the dwelling house (30.65m²), storage sheds, and a polytunnel, all for use ancillary to the residence. The decision is conditional, requiring the structures remain ancillary to the dwelling and prohibiting commercial use or…

Elizabeth Anne Gilpin
File ref: 2660079 · Leitrim County Council
14 May 2026 · Leitrim County Council (Planning)

Deaths

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'Be happy, be yourself': Leitrim community remembers legacy of unique character

Condolences flood in as the Kesh community remembers 'a character who will be missed in the village.' The death has occurred of Ricky O'Donnell of Keshcarrigan and formerly of Belfast, who passed away on Monday. Ricky will be sadly missed by the wide circle of Friends he amassed from his time

04 Feb 2026 · Leitrim Observer

Court Reports

Cases and rulings mentioning Keshcarrigan from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2021-04-12 Courts News Ireland

Mortgage application fraudster avoids jail

A 40-year-old man from Keshcarrigan in County Leitrim has received a fully suspended three-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for mortgage fraud. Aidan McGovern pleaded guilty to submitting false documents to a bank in Swords in 2018 whilst applying for a €120,000...

Original CNI report

Council Decisions

Motions, planning and decisions from Leitrim County Council and Municipal District meetings mentioning Keshcarrigan.

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