https://www.leitrimobserver.ie https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/images/logos/15/logo_colored.jpg https://www.leitrimobserver.ie https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/leitrimobserver/2057822/there-is-huge-potential-here-leitrim-theatre-appoints-new-local-creative-director.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/leitrimobserver/2057822/there-is-huge-potential-here-leitrim-theatre-appoints-new-local-creative-director.htmlLaura Mahon has been appointed as new Creative Director at Glens Centre
The Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton has appointed Laura Mahon as its new Director, as the organisation prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary this May. Mahon brings over 20 years’ experience working across arts, ed

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]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:16 GMT Manorhamilton Seamus Morris https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2057108/thrill-of-a-lifetime-people-of-leitrim-urged-to-skydive-for-amazing-reason.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2057108/thrill-of-a-lifetime-people-of-leitrim-urged-to-skydive-for-amazing-reason.htmlFree fall over Ireland this August and raise essential funding for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland
The County Leitrim Skydive For Life is reaching out for people to register and raise funds for suicide prevention. The skydive will take place on 9th August 2026 or any other weekend that suits

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]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:28:29 GMT Leitrim Rachel Kavanagh https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2038075/countdown-on-for-a-weekend-of-fun-music-and-culture-at-leitrim-fleadh.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2038075/countdown-on-for-a-weekend-of-fun-music-and-culture-at-leitrim-fleadh.htmlPreparations are underway ahead of Leitrim County Fleadh next month, taking place from Friday, April 17, until Sunday, April 19 in Carrigallen.
The countdown is on for this year’s Leitrim County Fleadh, set to take place next month in Carrigallen. Leitrim County Fleadh will run from Friday, A

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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:45:01 GMT Fleadh Cheoil,Carrigallen,What’s on Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2033325/young-leitrim-woman-hosts-president-connolly-at-the-national-young-carers-conference.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2033325/young-leitrim-woman-hosts-president-connolly-at-the-national-young-carers-conference.htmlThe event held in UCD was supported by Dr Niall Muldoon via the Office of the Ombudsman for Children and attended by Professor Philip Jaffe the Vice Chair of the UNCRC committee,
On the weekend of international women's day, two amazing young local women, Saoirse Hayden (19) from County Leitri

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]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:45:33 GMT Leitrim,UCD David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2027927/leitrim-band-to-kickstart-new-music-tv-series.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2027927/leitrim-band-to-kickstart-new-music-tv-series.htmlGrooveline will feature in the first episode of Casadh sa Cheol, a six-part television series for TG4
A Leitrim band is feature in the first episode of a bold new Irish-language music series is set to shake up the music scene with fresh collaborations, daring reinventions and unforgettable li

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:09:06 GMT Leitrim,TG4 David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2025774/powerful-leitrim-womans-story-at-the-heart-of-new-tg4-documentary.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2025774/powerful-leitrim-womans-story-at-the-heart-of-new-tg4-documentary.htmlA new documentary airing on Wednesday, March 11 on TG4 tells the remarkable story of a Vera Carey who defied the marriage bar to keep her job as County Librarian.
The remarkable and compelling story of a woman from Leitrim is being brought to a wider audience in a documentary series set to ai

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:49:01 GMT TG4,TV,Ballinamore,Leitrim Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2022326/all-things-potato-as-popular-leitrim-event-makes-its-annual-return.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2022326/all-things-potato-as-popular-leitrim-event-makes-its-annual-return.htmlIreland’s favourite food takes centre stage as Potato Day returns to Leitrim's Organic Centre with markets, talks, demos, music and free family fun.
An annual celebration of Ireland’s much-loved staple, the potato, will return to Leitrim shortly. Potato Day takes place each year at the Organi

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]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:48:01 GMT Rossinver,Gardening,Environment Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2014453/breaking-leitrim-school-wins-prestigious-annualfis-film-awards.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2014453/breaking-leitrim-school-wins-prestigious-annualfis-film-awards.htmlSt Hugh's NS from Dowra received the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking – Cinematography award and the prestigious Aileen MacKeogh 20th FÍS Film of the Year Award
Primary school students from Saint Hugh’s National School, Kilmore, Dowra, Co. Leitrim have been named winners at the 20th Annu

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]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:23:09 GMT Leitrim,RTÉ David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2012611/leitrim-gardeners-invited-to-learn-how-to-grow-from-scratch-at-one-day-course.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2012611/leitrim-gardeners-invited-to-learn-how-to-grow-from-scratch-at-one-day-course.html'Start a garden from Scratch,' is a one-day beginner gardening course taking place at the Organic Centre, led by Ingrid Foley, who brings 25 years of gardening and teaching experience.
A new course at Leitrim’s Organic Centre is set to help new learners get on the road to growing independentl

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]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:44:01 GMT Environment,Rossinver,Education,Gardening Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2009637/watch-documentary-on-leitrim-s-joe-mooney-summer-school-airs-on-tv-tonight.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/2009637/watch-documentary-on-leitrim-s-joe-mooney-summer-school-airs-on-tv-tonight.htmlTG4 will launch the new four-part traditional music series, ‘Scoil Samhraidh Joe Mooney’
The first episode of a four-part documentary on the Joe Mooney Summer School will air on TG4 at 9.30 pm tonight. TG4 will launch the new traditional music series focusing on the Joe Mooney music festival,

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]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:22 GMT Leitrim,Drumshanbo,TG4 David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1979917/some-of-the-fondest-memories-i-have-are-playing-football-with-dromahair-and-leitrim-50-miles-challenge.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1979917/some-of-the-fondest-memories-i-have-are-playing-football-with-dromahair-and-leitrim-50-miles-challenge.htmlRobbie Cunningham of Irish Folk band Amble is coming home to take part in the 50 Miles Challenge
One of Leitrim's greatest exports is coming home and is all set to take part in one of the biggest events of the year! Robbie Cunningham of Irish folk band Amble is thrilled to be coming home to d

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]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:00:10 GMT Dromahair,Leitrim County Council,Leitrim GAA,Longford,Dromahair FC,Leitrim Claire Corrigan https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/christmas-in-leitrim/1979544/gallery-making-a-splash-christmas-day-swim-photos-in-leitrim-lake.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/christmas-in-leitrim/1979544/gallery-making-a-splash-christmas-day-swim-photos-in-leitrim-lake.htmlPhotos from Paddy's Ice Breakers Christmas Day Swim at Garadice Lake, Ballinamore. Photos from Paddy's Ice Breakers Christmas Day Swim at Garadice Lake, Ballinamore.

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]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:41:47 GMT Ballinamore,Christmas,Leitrim Claire Corrigan https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1978419/moving-and-authentic-play-about-the-realities-of-raising-an-a-child-with-autism-comes-to-leitrim.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/local-news/1978419/moving-and-authentic-play-about-the-realities-of-raising-an-a-child-with-autism-comes-to-leitrim.htmlThe play delves into the realities of parenting, from encountering patronising in-laws and not-too-friendly neighbours to learning how to support each other through their differences.
Described as a moving and authentic portrayal of parenting a child with autism, The Flowers of May tells the

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]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:27 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon,Leitrim,The Dock Carrick-on-Shannon Claire Corrigan https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1972938/leitrim-s-tidy-towns-all-ireland-win-to-feature-in-rte-programme.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1972938/leitrim-s-tidy-towns-all-ireland-win-to-feature-in-rte-programme.htmlCarrick-on-Shannon's national Tidy Towns award will be featured on the John Murray show on Sunday, December 28
RTÉ will be doing an hour-long programme on Carrick on Shannon's success in the National Tidy Towns contest which will be broadcast on RTE Radio One on Sunday, December 28th, at 7pm,

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]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:50:01 GMT Leitrim,Carrick-on-Shannon,Tidy Towns,RTÉ David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1945960/leitrims-first-ever-bottomless-drag-brunch-lands-at-the-landmark-hotel.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1945960/leitrims-first-ever-bottomless-drag-brunch-lands-at-the-landmark-hotel.htmlThe event takes place in The Landmark Hotel on November 22 in their Grand Ballroom in Carrick-on-Shannon
Get ready, Leitrim… The Landmark Hotel is about to serve up the most outrageous, glamorous, and downright fun event the county has ever seen. On Saturday 22nd November from 2–6pm, the Gran

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]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:32:34 GMT Leitrim,Carrick-on-Shannon,Landmark Hotel David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1911950/leitrim-to-celebrate-mind-body-and-community-ahead-of-world-mental-health-day.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1911950/leitrim-to-celebrate-mind-body-and-community-ahead-of-world-mental-health-day.htmlLeitrim Development Company, in collaboration with Mental Health Ireland, Connecting for Life, Leitrim PPN, and a number of local groups, has put together a programme for Mental Health Week.
Mental Health Month is being marked throughout October, with World Mental Health Day taking place on O

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]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:45:01 GMT Leitrim,Mental health,Carrick-on-Shannon,Manorhamilton,Mohill Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1904348/leitrim-activist-takes-on-opposing-views-in-bold-new-series-on-virgin-media.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1904348/leitrim-activist-takes-on-opposing-views-in-bold-new-series-on-virgin-media.htmlIzzy Kimakazee, based in Leitrim since 2002, is one of ten participants in the social experiment TV show Dinner with the Enemy, which airs on Virgin Media on Monday, October 6.
Leitrim activist and a founding member of Dublin Pride and NorthWest Pride, Izzy Kamikazee, is among the diners in D

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]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:46:01 GMT Virgin Media,Leitrim,TV Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1894304/author-mary-flood-to-host-book-signing-at-leitrim-venue.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1894304/author-mary-flood-to-host-book-signing-at-leitrim-venue.htmlThe writer will host a book signing in Carrick-on-Shannon and Strokestown
Author Mary Flood will present and sign copies of her debut novel To Love and Serve at The Reading Room, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Friday, September 19 at 5 p.m. Mary will also be at the Percy French Hotel Strokestown at 7

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]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:56:49 GMT Carrick-on-Shannon,Leitrim,Sligo David Power https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1889204/leitrim-based-filmmaker-chronicles-irish-nurses-story-in-spanish-civil-war.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/what-s-on/1889204/leitrim-based-filmmaker-chronicles-irish-nurses-story-in-spanish-civil-war.htmlJohnny Gogan is launching his sixty-minute documentary, Behind the Lines at Glens Art Centre, which tells the story of a Sligo nurse's service in Spain during the Spanish Civil War.
Dromahair-based filmmaker Johnny Gogan is launching his new film at the Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton on S

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]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:44:00 GMT Dromahair,Manorhamilton,Sligo,Spain Stella Gordon https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/video/what-s-on/1883425/watch-huge-crowd-join-in-with-amble-for-electric-picnic-performance.html https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/video/what-s-on/1883425/watch-huge-crowd-join-in-with-amble-for-electric-picnic-performance.htmlFolk group Amble delighted fans at the main stage in Stradbally with their hit Lonely Island
The sun came out as Amble delighted fans on the main stage at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois, on Saturday afternoon. The trio who hail from Sligo, Longford and Leitrim responsible for hits li

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]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:06:49 GMT Electric Picnic,Laois,Stradbally Justin Kelly