Ballyjamesduff
Co. Cavan • 62 stories • Since 30 Jun 2014 • Latest 04 Sep 2026
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Takeaway chef who worked up to 73 hours per week wins €154k for multiple employment rights violations
'Have to go to country... if anything happens to me" - message found on shooting victim's phone
Witness says fire burning at murder accused's house day after alleged victims went missing
Key witness tells jury he's 'terrified' of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence
Planning
Planning decision made: 2660392
Greene's Pharmacy , Chapel Street Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the existing two storey...
Planning conditional: for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the existing two storey
Planning decision made: 2560766
Church View Ballyjamesduff Road Virginia, Co. Cavan A82 HW68 for: (1) Renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps re...
Planning new application: 2660471
The housing estate known as 1-16 Sallygardens Dublin Street Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan for a new 2.4m high vehicular and pedestrian gate at the entrance to the housing estate off Dublin S...
Planning conditional: for: (1) Renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps re
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04 Sep 2026 latest- planningPlanning conditional: for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the...
- planningPlanning conditional: for: (1) Renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed...
- planningPlanning application received: for a new 2.4m high vehicular and pedestrian gate at the entrance to the...
- planningPlanning application received: for (1) RETENTION of the enclosure of the external hot tub area with new...
- planningFor: (A) Retention permission is sought for the placement of a mobile home
- planningPlanning application received: for (1) the construction of a single storey pitched roof rear extension to...
- planningPlanning application received: for RETENTION planning permission for an existing c. 1.95 km, c. 0.125m...
- planningPlanning conditional: 1) to demolish a rear utility room extension, 2) to construct 2no extensions to the...
- planningPlanning application received: for 1. RETENTION of the existing dwelling; 2. construction of a three-bedroom...
- planningPlanning application received: for the construction of a single storey pitched roof detached storage...
- planningPlanning application received: for (1) reconfiguration of floor plans of existing dormer detached house (2)...
- planningTo erect fully serviced two storey dwelling & part single storey dwelling with detached
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'We really have Percy in our hearts' - Leitrim Percy French Society's new album launches this May
'Remember me is all I ask', a new album from the Leitrim Percy French Society is to be launched on Friday, 1 May 2026 at The Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan. 'Remember me is all I ask', a new album from the Leitrim Percy French Society is to be launched on Friday, 1 May 2026
25 Apr 2026 · Leitrim ObserverCrime & Courts
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Symbiotic: how Ruth Lawrence became a double murderer
By Alison O'Riordan and Brian Kavanagh The text message was ominous. At 5.57pm on the evening of April 22, 2014, Eoin O'Connor typed a message to a family member which read: “have to go to the country, Woodlands in Ballyjamesduff, if anything happens to me." Just a few hours earlier, Eoin and his pa
Courts News Ireland report
12 Nov 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Bailieborough
Takeaway chef who worked up to 73 hours per week wins €154k for multiple employment rights violations
A takeaway business accused of “violating and exploiting” a migrant worker for two years by putting him to work for up to 73 hours a week has been ordered to pay the man over €154,000 in compensation for multiple employment rights breaches. A Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator found Ch
Courts News Ireland report
31 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
'Have to go to country... if anything happens to me" - message found on shooting victim's phone
(Picture: Ruth Lawrence denies murdering Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan Photo: Collins) By Alison O'Riordan Drug dealer Eoin O'Connor, whose body was found on a lake island over ten years ago, had sent a text message on the last day he was seen alive saying, “have to go to country… if anything hap
Courts News Ireland report
29 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Witness says fire burning at murder accused's house day after alleged victims went missing
(Picture: Ruth Lawrence denies the murders of Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) Photo: Collins) by Alison O'Riordan A witness has told the trial of Ruth Lawrence, who is accused of shooting a drug dealer and working "as a unit" with her boyfriend to kill him and another man, that a fire was
Courts News Ireland report
24 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Key witness tells jury he's 'terrified' of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence
(File Picture: Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) A key witness has told a jury that he is "terrified" of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence, who he said carried around "a little black gun" and would put it down the back of her trousers. Ms Lawrence (45), who is originally from Clontarf in Dublin bu
Courts News Ireland report
23 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Double murder accused said shot man died for friend, witness tells trial
(File Picture: Accused Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) Double murder accused Ruth Lawrence told a key witness that she had shot drug dealer Eoin O'Connor "but it went wrong", so her boyfriend "took over", the Central Criminal Court has heard. Stacey Symes also told the trial today that the accused
Courts News Ireland report
21 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Dublin man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck, woman's double murder trial hears
(Pictured: Retired Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis. Photo: Collins) A Dublin man, whose decomposing body was found covered in coal sacks and tarpaulin on a lake island over a decade ago, died from two gunshot wounds to the head and neck, a retired pathologist has told the Ruth Lawrence mu
Courts News Ireland report
20 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Handler tells double murder trial of moment dog gave indication at body scene
A dog handler has told a woman's double murder trial of the moment his specially trained German Shepherd gave him "an indication" at tarpaulin covered in undergrowth on a lake island where the decomposing bodies of two missing Dublin men would be found. The trial has further heard that an arm "with
Courts News Ireland report
17 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Families of missing men tell woman's murder trial of last contact
(File Picture: Accused Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) The families of two men who went missing before their bodies were found on a lake island over a decade ago have told the trial of the woman accused of their murder about their last contact with the men. The double murder trial heard today that
Courts News Ireland report
16 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Woman shot drug dealer and worked as 'unit' with boyfriend in double murder, State to argue
(File Picture: Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) by Alison O'Riordan A Dublin woman shot a drug dealer and worked "as a unit" with her boyfriend to kill him and another man, with their bodies later found "bound in rope, tape and covered in tarpaulin" by fishermen on a lake island over a decade ago,
Courts News Ireland report
09 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Woman to go on trial accused of 2014 double murder
(File Picture: Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) A 45-year-old Dublin woman will go on trial tomorrow charged with the double murder of two men over a decade ago. Ruth Lawrence, who is originally from Clontarf, is accused of the murder of Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32). Ms Lawrence with
Courts News Ireland report
08 Oct 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Mountnugent
Businessman accused of 'violating and exploiting' chef who claims he worked up to 73 hours a week
A takeaway boss has been accused of “violating and exploiting” a migrant worker for two years by putting him to work for up to 73 hours a week and docking tens of thousands of euro from his wages to pay off €30,000 in alleged “recruitment fees”, the WRC has heard. Under questioning at the Workplace
Courts News Ireland report
01 May 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Planning
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Planning conditional: for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the existing two storey
Brendan Fox — Greene's Pharmacy , Chapel Street Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan. for retention of a first floor extension (measuring 10.8sq.m) to the rear of the existing two storey...
Brendan Fox
File ref: 2660392 · Cavan County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for a new 2.4m high vehicular and pedestrian gate at the entrance to the housing estate off Dublin S
McCann & Curran Reality Ltd — The housing estate known as 1-16 Sallygardens Dublin Street Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan. for a new 2.4m high vehicular and pedestrian gate at the entrance to the housing estate off Dublin S...
McCann & Curran Reality Ltd
File ref: 2660471 · Cavan County Council
26 Aug 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: for: (1) Renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps re
Jason Brady — Church View Ballyjamesduff Road Virginia, Co. Cavan A82 HW68. for: (1) Renovation and extension of the existing stone-fronted estate cottage, listed under rps re...
Jason Brady
File ref: 2560766 · Cavan County Council
26 Aug 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for (1) RETENTION of the enclosure of the external hot tub area with new doors and mono pitched and
Doug and Jenny Benneyworth — The Old School, Drumroragh Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan A82 Y462. for (1) RETENTION of the enclosure of the external hot tub area with new doors and mono pitched and ...
Doug and Jenny Benneyworth
File ref: 2660467 · Cavan County Council
23 Aug 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
For: (A) Retention permission is sought for the placement of a mobile home
Brendan Caffrey is seeking permission for: (A) Retention permission is sought for the placement of a mobile home, in situ for a temporary period while the restoration of an adjoining unhabitable dwelling takes place. (B) Planning permission is sought for installation of a proprietary sewage treatment system together with all ancillary site works at Claddagh, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, A82P4V9…
Brendan Caffrey
File ref: 2660228 · Cavan County Council
13 Aug 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for (1) the construction of a single storey pitched roof rear extension to the existing house (2) a
Xiu Qin Wu — 15 Lismeen Hills Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan A82 X2T8. for (1) the construction of a single storey pitched roof rear extension to the existing house (2) a ...
Xiu Qin Wu
File ref: 2660443 · Cavan County Council
12 Aug 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for RETENTION planning permission for an existing c. 1.95 km, c. 0.125m diameter wastewater pipeline
Liffey Meats Ltd. — Lands at Oldcastle Road Cloggagh/Kilquilly Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. for RETENTION planning permission for an existing c. 1.95 km, c. 0.125m diameter wastewater pipeline...
Liffey Meats Ltd.
File ref: 2660441 · Cavan County Council
11 Aug 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: 1) to demolish a rear utility room extension, 2) to construct 2no extensions to the rear of the sing
Keith & Amanda Shields — Kilquilly Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan A82 CT86. 1) to demolish a rear utility room extension, 2) to construct 2no extensions to the rear of the sing...
Keith & Amanda Shields
File ref: 2660326 · Cavan County Council
28 Jul 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for 1. RETENTION of the existing dwelling; 2. construction of a three-bedroom kitchen/diner extensio
George Tanco — Cormaddyduff Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan. for 1. RETENTION of the existing dwelling; 2. construction of a three-bedroom kitchen/diner extensio...
George Tanco
File ref: 2660410 · Cavan County Council
24 Jul 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for the construction of a single storey pitched roof detached storage building, with a new vehicular
Rothwell Painters & Decorators Ltd. — Cormeen Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan A82 RK12. for the construction of a single storey pitched roof detached storage building, with a new vehicular...
Rothwell Painters & Decorators Ltd.
File ref: 2660404 · Cavan County Council
22 Jul 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: for (1) reconfiguration of floor plans of existing dormer detached house (2) a single storey extensi
Sebastian & Clem Baysan — Corracarrow Ballyjamesduff Co. Cavan A82YC44. for (1) reconfiguration of floor plans of existing dormer detached house (2) a single storey extensi...
Sebastian & Clem Baysan
File ref: 2660387 · Cavan County Council
08 Jul 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
To erect fully serviced two storey dwelling & part single storey dwelling with detached
Aodhaghan Sheridan and Raminta Ivaskeviciute is seeking permission to erect fully serviced two storey dwelling & part single storey dwelling with detached domestic garage, entrance, sewerage treatment facilities & all ancillary site works at Moher, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan. New Application.
Aodhaghan Sheridan and Raminta Ivaskeviciute
File ref: 2660243 · Cavan County Council
02 Jul 2026 · Cavan County Council (Planning)
Court Reports
Cases and rulings mentioning Ballyjamesduff from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Symbiotic: how Ruth Lawrence became a double murderer
At Dublin's Central Criminal Court, a trial has heard evidence concerning the disappearances of Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan, who went missing from Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan on 22 April 2014. Eoin, a 32-year-old drug dealer, sent a cautionary text message that evening...
Takeaway chef who worked up to 73 hours per week wins €154k for multiple employment rights violations
A Workplace Relations Commission adjudicator has ordered a Cavan takeaway business to pay €154,828 in compensation to a Chinese national for serious employment rights violations sustained over two years. The worker, employed at Lam's Asian Cuisine and Eskimo Pizza in...
'Have to go to country... if anything happens to me" - message found on shooting victim's phone
At the Central Criminal Court, a jury heard that drug dealer Eoin O'Connor sent a text message on April 22, 2014, stating "have to go to country… if anything happens to me" before he and Anthony Keegan disappeared. Ruth Lawrence (45), with an address in Co Meath, has pleaded...
Witness says fire burning at murder accused's house day after alleged victims went missing
A witness at the Central Criminal Court has testified that a fire was burning at a house in Mountnugent, County Meath, the day after two men went missing in April 2014. Vytautis Bitaris told the court he was present at Patricks Cottage on the morning of April 23, 2014, when he...
Key witness tells jury he's 'terrified' of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence
A key witness has told the Central Criminal Court that he feared Ruth Lawrence, who is accused of murdering two men in April or May 2014. The 45-year-old from Mountnugent in Co Meath has pleaded not guilty to killing Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor. Jason Symes gave evidence...
Double murder accused said shot man died for friend, witness tells trial
A witness has told the Central Criminal Court that Ruth Lawrence, the accused in a double murder trial, admitted to shooting drug dealer Eoin O'Connor but said the killing "went wrong" and her boyfriend "took over". Stacey Symes testified that Lawrence said Anthony Keegan died...
Dublin man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck, woman's double murder trial hears
A retired Deputy State Pathologist has testified at the Central Criminal Court that a Dublin man whose remains were discovered on an island in Lough Sheelin, County Cavan, died from two gunshot wounds to the head and neck. Dr Michael Curtis conducted a post-mortem examination...
Handler tells double murder trial of moment dog gave indication at body scene
At the Central Criminal Court, a dog handler has testified in the double murder trial of Ruth Lawrence that his specially trained German Shepherd gave an indication at a tarpaulin-covered area on Inchicup Island in Lough Sheelin, where two decomposing bodies were subsequently...
Families of missing men tell woman's murder trial of last contact
At the Central Criminal Court, families of two men missing since 2014 provided testimony in the murder trial of Ruth Lawrence. The 45-year-old, from Mountnugent in County Meath, has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor, whose remains were...
Woman shot drug dealer and worked as 'unit' with boyfriend in double murder, State to argue
Ruth Lawrence, a Dublin woman with an address in County Meath, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of two men whose bodies were discovered on Inchicup Island in Lough Sheelin in May 2014. The island straddles the borders of Meath, Westmeath and Cavan. At the opening of the...
Woman to go on trial accused of 2014 double murder
A 45-year-old woman with an address in County Meath has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder at the Central Criminal Court. Ruth Lawrence is charged with the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor, alleged to have occurred at an unknown location within the State...
Businessman accused of 'violating and exploiting' chef who claims he worked up to 73 hours a week
A chef employed at restaurants in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan has lodged multiple employment rights complaints at the Workplace Relations Commission against a businessman and his limited company. The worker, a Chinese national, alleges he was subjected to excessive working...
Takeaway chef worked 70-hour weeks for under €3 an hour, tribunal told
A migrant chef employed at a takeaway in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, worked up to 73 hours weekly for approximately €25 daily while servicing an illegal recruitment debt of €30,000, the Workplace Relations Commission heard on Tuesday. Xiaofeng Gao, who held a valid employment...
Double murder accused Ruth Lawrence to stand trial next year
Ruth Lawrence, a 42-year-old Dublin woman extradited from South Africa, will stand trial at the Central Criminal Court on October 7, 2024, on charges of murdering Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor. The bodies of both men were discovered wrapped in plastic on Inchicup Island on...
Serial arsonist who killed uncle has jail term increased
A serial arsonist whose fire claimed his uncle's life has had his prison sentence increased by the Court of Appeal. Daniel Murray, aged 40, of no fixed abode but residing in County Cavan, was originally sentenced to seven-and-a-half years at the Central Criminal Court in...
Serial arsonist jailed for killing uncle in revenge blaze
A man has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for manslaughter following the death of his uncle in a house fire at Derrylurgan, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan in August 2018. Daniel Murray (40) pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson intending to endanger life, having...
Serial arsonist 'more concerned about dog' than death of uncle, court hears
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the death of his uncle in a house fire at Derrylurgan, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan in August 2018 appeared before the Central Criminal Court. Daniel Murray (40) admitted setting fire to sheets with a lighter, causing the blaze...
Violent attacker who had it 'in his mind' to rape victim (85) has sentence increased
A man from Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan, has had his prison sentence increased following an appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Shane Smith (32) pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an elderly woman at her home in April 2018 after forcibly entering the property early in...
Violent attacker said it was 'in his mind' to rape victim (85)
A man from Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, is the subject of a Director of Public Prosecutions appeal against sentence at the Court of Appeal. Shane Smith, aged 32, had pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an elderly woman during a break-in at her home on 6 April 2018, and to...
Murder accused admits to manslaughter, arson
Daniel Murray, aged 39 and of no fixed abode, appeared at the Central Criminal Court on charges relating to a house fire in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan in August 2018. He had been charged with murdering Patrick Oliver Murray in the incident at Derrylurgan. Murray pleaded not...