More lighting needed at Leitrim church described as ‘a safety issue’
Additional lighting is needed at Creevelea Church, according to Cllr Pádraig Fallon, describing the lack of lighting as a safety issue at the busy site.
The need for more lighting at a church in Leitrim has been described as “a safety issue” at a recent meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District.
Cllr Pádraig Fallon submitted a motion, following on from previous motions where he asked if any progress has been made regarding seeking additional lighting at Creevelea Church.
Cllr Fallon put a motion forward in March 2025 seeking additional highlighting, saying then that it was “much needed.”
A response confirmed that there is no funding stream available for the installation of new public lighting at Creevelea, but the public lighting contractor will review the current light to see if it can be upgraded.
Cllr Fallon welcomed the fact that the existing light will be looked at but stressed that more lighting is needed. “It’s most definitely needed but will not solve the problem. The crux of the issue is that additional lighting is needed,” he said, citing that the location is busy, with over 40 locals meeting at the church lately for a clean-up that took place.
“There’s no doubt additional lighting is required here. It is a safety issue,” he said.
His motion was seconded by councillors Mary Bohan, Justin Warnock and Eddie Mitchell.
Cllr Bohan also highlighted the busy use of the church and that there is a junction with three roads meeting at the location.