Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the ongoing discussions in relation to pay parity and pensions for caretakers and secretaries; if a...
Co. Cavan
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02 Jun 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: to convert attic space to habitable accommodation with internal...Cavan
- planningPlanning application received: for a one and a half storey type dwelling house, detached domestic...Cavan
- planningPlanning application received: for an old school house bought from Cavan council, changes made to...Cavan
- politicsCathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Education: School StaffCavan
- planningPlanning application received: 1) To construct a Slatted shed with underground storage tanks and...Cavan
- planningPlanning application received: for (1) car parking and set-down area to facilitate a one-way vehicular...Cavan
- planningPlanning application received: to extend existing single storey extension and raise to two-storey to...Belturbet
- planningPlanning application received: to construct a part single storey/part dormer dwelling and detached...Cavan
- politicsCathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial...Cavan
- politicsMatt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Legislative ReviewsCavan
- planningPlanning conditional: for the construction of a total 8no fully serviced dwellings, (4 pairs of...Cavan
- planningPlanning application received: 1. A pitched roofed extension to the front of the existing clubhouse to...Cavan
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Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the statement on “Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024”.
Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Legislative Reviews
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to review the operation of the Private Securities Act 2004; to examine the operation of the provisions of the...
Water Safety Ireland urges locals to stay safe around water this summer
Water Safety Ireland’s regional education officer, Jim Farrelly, warned residents across Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Offaly, Leix, Westmeath, Carlow, Kilkenny and Louth to take...
Cavan County Council delivers 526 new social homes, plans 12 starter purchases for 2026-27
Cavan County Council has delivered 526 new social homes and announced 12 starter purchase homes to be delivered by late 2026 or early 2027. Meanwhile, 10 part five starter...
New St Christopher's Hospice Near Completion in Cavan and Monaghan
A 16‑bed residential respite at St Christopher's Hospice in Cavan and Monaghan is close to opening after years of lobbying. Jamie Lawler, spokesperson for the hospice, said the...
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Court Reports
All court cases →19 May
'We never expected him to be grateful. But we never expected murder': man apologies to family for murdering mother and trying to murder fath
A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the murder of his mother and attempted murder of his father following a violent attack at their family home in Ballyconnell, County Cavan...
Summary on localnews.ie15 MayNo jail for passenger who sexually assaulted Ryanair cabin crew member
A 31-year-old man from Killeshandra, County Cavan, has received a fully suspended two-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for sexually assaulting a Ryanair cabin crew member during a flight to...
Summary on localnews.ie12 MayFormer accountant went on 'nationwide tour' with bank card stolen from hospital patient
A former accountant pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to theft and deception offences committed over six weeks in early 2025. Michelle Dillon, aged 59 and homeless, stole a bank card and medical...
Summary on localnews.ie27 AprMan admits to murdering mother, attempted murder of father
A 32-year-old man from Ballyconnell, County Cavan, has pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder before the Central Criminal Court. Danny Heyneman admitted to the murder of Annie Heyneman at a family home...
Summary on localnews.ie16 AprRyanair cabin crew member sexually assaulted by passenger who consumed 'mind boggling' amount of drink
A 31-year-old man from Killeshandra, County Cavan, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexually assaulting a Ryanair cabin crew member during a flight to Dublin Airport. The assault occurred...
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Planning application received: to convert attic space to habitable accommodation with internal alterations, provision of roof light
Carol Humphreys & Sean Ward — Drumcalpin (Upper Loughtee), Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan. H12 FP89. to convert attic space to habitable accommodation with internal alterations, provision of roof light...
Planning application received: for a one and a half storey type dwelling house, detached domestic garage with covered carport adjoi
Aaron & Vanessa Galligan — Drumbarry Kilnaleck Co. Cavan. for a one and a half storey type dwelling house, detached domestic garage with covered carport adjoi...
Planning application received: for an old school house bought from Cavan council, changes made to existing building and one new out
Hugh Sheridan — Old School House Clifferna, Stradone Co. Cavan H12 V265. for an old school house bought from Cavan council, changes made to existing building and one new out...
Planning application received: 1) To construct a Slatted shed with underground storage tanks and attaching onto existing slatted sh
Ryefield Dairy Farm Ltd — Greaghclogh Mullagh Co. Cavan A82 XH94. 1) To construct a Slatted shed with underground storage tanks and attaching onto existing slatted sh...
Planning application received: for (1) car parking and set-down area to facilitate a one-way vehicular access and egress system; (2
Rainbow Kids Childcare — Drumhurt, Kill, Cootehill, Co Cavan.. for (1) car parking and set-down area to facilitate a one-way vehicular access and egress system; (2...
Planning application received: to extend existing single storey extension and raise to two-storey to existing two-storey dwelling,
Ivan & Claire Mayne — Upper Kilconny Belturbet Co. Cavan H14K122. to extend existing single storey extension and raise to two-storey to existing two-storey dwelling, ...
Politics & TDs
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David Maxwell TD spoke in the Dáil: Vacant Properties
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Vacant Properties”.
Brendan Smith TD spoke in the Dáil: Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Discussion
Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Discussion”.
Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages
Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the billreport on “Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages”.
Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education: Third Level Fees
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the cost of third level fees in each of the years 2024, 2025, 2026; if he...
Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: International Nurses Day: Statements
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the statement on “International Nurses Day: Statements”.
David Maxwell TD spoke in the Dáil: Building Climate Resilience and Flood Risk Adaptation: Discussion (Resumed)
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Building Climate Resilience and Flood Risk Adaptation: Discussion (Resumed)”.
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Leitrim must wait to see Tailteann Cup opponents as Green & Gold are handed away tie
Tailteann Cup draw: Leitrim will face one from Cavan, Westmeath or Down depending on who reaches Provincial Finals Leitrim have been handed a potentially very tough draw in the...
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Towns in Co. Cavan
Bailieborough
Planning conditional: for the proposed diversion of existing River Lear watercourse within the site, including excavatio
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Belturbet
Planning application received: to extend existing single storey extension and raise to two-storey to existing two-storey
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Ballyconnell
Planning application received: to construct two-storey dwelling, conservatory, detached garage with loft space, effluent
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Kingscourt
Planning application received: for a 10-year planning permission for works to upgrade the Kingscourt Wastewater Treatmen
6
stories
Butler's Bridge
Retention of house extension with new septic treatment system
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Virginia
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Arva
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