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News
Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
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Planning
Planning pre-validation: 2660510
Chapel Lane Cootehill Co. Cavan (1) To convert the existing vacant building into a dwelling (2) Refurbishment works and alterations...
Planning pre-validation: 2660509
Cornakill Kingscourt Co. Cavan to construct a two storey extension to side of existing two storey detached dwelling, alteration to ...
Planning application received: (1) To convert the existing vacant building into a dwelling (2) Refurbishment works and alterations
Planning application received: to construct a two storey extension to side of existing two storey detached dwelling, alteration to
Planning pre-validation: 2660505
PJ Duke Park Drumlaunaght (E.D. Stradone) Co. Cavan H12 DT88 for complete upgrade of the existing floodlighting installation serving main pitch, through the remo...
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08 Sep 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: to construct a two storey extension to side of existing two storey...Kingscourt
- planningPlanning application received: (1) To convert the existing vacant building into a dwelling (2)...Cootehill
- politicsMatt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Freedom of InformationCavan
- planningPlanning conditional: to carry out the demolition of an existing building, replace with a two storey...Cavan
- planningPlanning conditional: for (1) erection of storage building extension (2) relocation of existing PV...Cavan
- planningPlanning conditional: to (a) renovate, extend and convert existing townhouse to 2 no. three bed...Crosskeys
- planningPlanning conditional: for EXTENSION OF DURATION of 21/102 to a) demolish 3 no. existing pig houses and...Belturbet
- planningPlanning application received: for complete upgrade of the existing floodlighting installation serving...Stradone
- planningPlanning application received: to construct two storey building incorporating gym & meeting room on...Swanlinbar
- planningPlanning application received: for retention of an existing vehicular entrance and driveway along with...Killeshandra
- planningPlanning application received: for (1) elevation and floor plan alterations carried out during...Kingscourt
- planningPlanning conditional: for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the...Ballyjamesduff
Top Stories
All news →Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Freedom of Information
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of FOI requests her Department, and each agency under her auspices, received in each year 2020 to 2025, and to date in...
Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Cavan Community ENews 28.8.26
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Summer 2026 Newsletter
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Cavan Community ENews 31.7.26
Welcome to your weekly ENews. Our news is compiled weekly from our over 500 member groups, partner agencies and funders. The deadline for...
Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Transport: Rail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeframe to progress the recommendations within the Strategic Rail Review which will see public rail transport resumed in County...
Court Reports
All court cases →Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material
By Fiona Magennis A Brazilian brothel-keeper who ran a network across rural Ireland, laundered �800,000 of the proceeds in various bank accounts and was found in possession of child abuse material, has failed...
Summary on localnews.ie30 Jun'Wouldn’t be out of place in a Tarantino movie': Lunney kidnappers challenge sentences for 'animalistic' torture and abduction
(File Picture: Darren Redmond (L) & Alan Harte (R). Photo: Collins) Three men who abducted Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney, subjected him to “animalistic” levels of “protracted torture” and...
Summary on localnews.ie02 Jun'A shocking, shocking tragedy': man must first serve six-year term for trying to murder father before starting life sentence for murdering m
(Pictured: Sentencing judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt. Photo: Collins) A Cavan man must serve a six-year prison sentence for trying to murder his father before beginning a life sentence for murdering his mother in...
Summary on localnews.ie19 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 man has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in an attack at their family home in Ballyconnell, County Cavan on 11 January 2025. The...
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.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning application received: to construct a two storey extension to side of existing two storey detached dwelling, alteration to
Eamonn Clarke — Cornakill Kingscourt Co. Cavan. to construct a two storey extension to side of existing two storey detached dwelling, alteration to ...
Planning application received: (1) To convert the existing vacant building into a dwelling (2) Refurbishment works and alterations
John McCaul — Chapel Lane Cootehill Co. Cavan. (1) To convert the existing vacant building into a dwelling (2) Refurbishment works and alterations...
Planning conditional: to carry out the demolition of an existing building, replace with a two storey extension consisting
John B Brady — Beagh Glebe, Killinkere Co Cavan. A82 W1W5. to carry out the demolition of an existing building, replace with a two storey extension consisting ...
Planning conditional: for (1) erection of storage building extension (2) relocation of existing PV panels at ground level
AW Ennis Ltd — Carrakeelty More Virginia Co. Cavan. for (1) erection of storage building extension (2) relocation of existing PV panels at ground level ...
Planning conditional: to (a) renovate, extend and convert existing townhouse to 2 no. three bed townhouses, demolish singl
Aghateggal Services Ltd — Carrickatober Crosskeys Co. Cavan H12 C9H2. to (a) renovate, extend and convert existing townhouse to 2 no. three bed townhouses, demolish singl...
Planning conditional: for EXTENSION OF DURATION of 21/102 to a) demolish 3 no. existing pig houses and decommission ancill
Lagan Pigs Ltd — Lagan Belturbet Co Cavan. for EXTENSION OF DURATION of 21/102 to a) demolish 3 no. existing pig houses and decommission ancill...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used in the procurement process that resulted in the appointment of an organisation (details supplied) as...
Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Transport: Departmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Transport the total amount allocated to the road transporters scheme; the amount committed and paid to date; the amount expected to be expended by the...
David Maxwell TD spoke in the Dáil: Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion (Resumed)
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Common Agricultural Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to proposals from the European Commission to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Raidió Teilifís Éireann - Exchequer Funding, Governance, Oversight and Reforms
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Raidió Teilifís Éireann - Exchequer Funding, Governance, Oversight and Reforms”.
Brendan Smith TD spoke in the Dáil: Further and Higher Education
Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the question on “Further and Higher Education”.
Crime & Gardaí
497 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
'Wouldn’t be out of place in a Tarantino movie': Lunney kidnappers challenge sentences for 'animalistic' torture and abduction
(File Picture: Darren Redmond (L) & Alan Harte (R). Photo: Collins) Three men who abducted Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney, subjected him to “animalistic” levels...
'A shocking, shocking tragedy': man must first serve six-year term for trying to murder father before starting life sentence for murdering mother, judge rules
(Pictured: Sentencing judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt. Photo: Collins) A Cavan man must serve a six-year prison sentence for trying to murder his father before beginning a life...
'We never expected him to be grateful. But we never expected murder': man apologies to family for murdering mother and trying to murder father
A 33-year-old man has apologised to his family for murdering his own mother by stabbing her at least 14 times and attempting to murder his father in a vicious and prolonged...
No jail for passenger who sexually assaulted Ryanair cabin crew member
(Pictured: Defendant Aaron Brady. Photo: Collins) By Eimear Dodd and Fiona Ferguson A Ryanair passenger who sexually assaulted a cabin crew member after consuming a "mind...
Former accountant went on 'nationwide tour' with bank card stolen from hospital patient
By Declan Brennan A former accountant used a bank card stolen from an elderly hospital patient to take over €8,000 from banks in six counties during “a nationwide tour” lasting...
Man admits to murdering mother, attempted murder of father
A Cavan man has pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father at the family home in January 2025. Danny Heyneman was arraigned before the Central...
GAA & Sport
1 storyFixtures, results and club news.
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...
Community & Events
2 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Lisa O’Neill
“I grew up among the Drumlins where the Annalee River runs through a village called Ballyhaise in County Cavan. Over the decades I’ve toured a lot of this country but not yet...
First Pride Parade Held in Cavan Amid Mixed Reactions
Cavan hosted its first Pride Parade last weekend, drawing hundreds to support the LGBT community. A listener from Ballinia expressed opposition to the event, calling it...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Cavan
Ballinagh
Planning application received: to (1) Refurbish existing single storey derelict dwelling, (2) Erect part single storey /
Cootehill
Planning application received: (1) To convert the existing vacant building into a dwelling (2) Refurbishment works and a
Ballyjamesduff
Planning conditional: for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the existing two stor
Bailieborough
Planning conditional: for 2 No. self-catering apartment residences to provide short-term holiday lets for fishermen in-l
Ballyconnell
Planning application received: to construct single storey sitting room & utility room extension to rear of existing sing
Kingscourt
Planning application received: to construct a two storey extension to side of existing two storey detached dwelling, alt
Belturbet
Planning conditional: for EXTENSION OF DURATION of 21/102 to a) demolish 3 no. existing pig houses and decommission anci
Kilnaleck
Planning conditional: for : (1) for Provision of a 2-storey extension to the office building and the alterations to exis
Virginia
Maximum awards to Zimbabwean care workers left in poverty when promised jobs fell through
Mountnugent
Planning application received: (1) To retain the existing single storey extension to the dwelling (2) Construct a new si
Shercock
New dormer dwelling with treatment plant and wastewater system
Killeshandra
Planning application received: for retention of an existing vehicular entrance and driveway along with piers, gates and
Stradone
Planning application received: for complete upgrade of the existing floodlighting installation serving main pitch, throu
Ballyhaise
Planning application received: to 1) Demolish existing single storey front porch and erect part single / part two storey
Swanlinbar
Planning application received: to construct two storey building incorporating gym & meeting room on ground floor and 2 n
Arva
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to extradition over 1979 IRA murder allegation
Kilcogy
Planning application received: for RETENTION permission for the newly constructed dormer dwelling house incorporating at
Blacklion
Planning refused: for RETENTION Permission for (a) demolition of former dwelling house and retention of new existing t
Bawnboy
Planning application received: to erect an all-weather multipurpose pitch in replace of existing grassed pitch to includ
Butler's Bridge
Planning application received: for an extension to existing place of worship; replacement roof; external and internal re
Lough Gowna
Planning conditional: for (1) Demolition of front, back and side of existing single storey detached dwelling, (2) new si
Redhills
Planning application received: for RETENTION of existing underground slurry storage tank with slatted area and solid pas
Crosskeys
Planning conditional: to (a) renovate, extend and convert existing townhouse to 2 no. three bed townhouses, demolish sin
Dowra
Death notice: Frank Maguire (Dowra)
Crossdoney
Planning application received: for the construction of a solar farm comprising the installation of solar photovoltaic (P
Mullagh
Pair jailed for sexually assaulting sleeping woman in private room at nightclub