994 stories · 20 communities · latest 09 Jul 2026 · archive since 10 Sep 2013 · 634 court cases
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether current enrolment at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be taken into account in advance of September 2026 given...
A murder trial jury has watched CCTV footage of the moment a man who was fatally stabbed ran from a house in north Dublin clutching his chest, followed by the man accused of his...
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage”.
A man with no previous convictions who subjected a stranger to a prolonged violent sexual assault in her own hotel room has been jailed for seven and a half years. Ciaran Tate...
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking to assist elderly and disabled tenants such as a person (details supplied) to...
A murder trial jury has watched CCTV footage of the moment a man who was fatally stabbed ran from a house in north Dublin clutching his chest, followed by the man accused of his murder. Derek Boyd is on trial...
Summary on localnews.ie26 JunA man with no previous convictions who subjected a stranger to a prolonged violent sexual assault in her own hotel room has been jailed for seven and a half years. Ciaran Tate (29) with an address at...
Summary on localnews.ie19 JunThe privacy rights of murderer Kevin Braney, the leader of the New IRA in Dublin, were not breached when gardaí used a surveillance device to listen in on him conversing with members of a criminal gang at a...
Summary on localnews.ie21 MayThe High Court has ruled that a District Court judge erred in law when he refused to convict thirty-four drivers caught speeding at Clogheen, Monasterevin in County Kildare. In December 2024, Judge Andrew...
Summary on localnews.ie20 MayThe High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a garda convicted of assaulting his then-wife. Mr Justice Sara Phelan approved the stay, which suspends dismissal proceedings until 14 July....
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
Cuan & Michelle McCarrick — Lecarrow Newport County Mayo F28T9E5. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST of the construction of a two storey side extension, rear entrance rain ...
Noel and Jacinta Farrell — Doogort East Achill Co Mayo. Construction of a new dwelling house with connection to public services at Doogort East, Achill, Co ...
David Lyons & Shona McLoughlin — Carrickmacantire, Tulrahan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.. Planning Permission to construct a dwelling house, garage and septic tank with percolation area, all...
Holly Bruinette & Benni Boreman — Knappagh More Westport Co. Mayo F28 F224. Retain existing detached storage building for personal use ancillary to the existing dwelling....
Hibernian Cellular Networks Ltd. — Carrowbaun Newport Co. Mayo. We, HIBERNIAN CELLULAR NETWORKS LTD. intend to apply for Permission for development at this site: ...
Lisa O'Toole Shane Mohan — Craggy Inishturk Westport. Permission is being sought by Lisa O’Toole and Shane Mohan for planning permission at Craggy, Inisht...
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the motion on “State Responsibility for Foundation Retention Risk in Defective Concrete Homes: Motion [Private Members]”.
Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Social Welfare Appeals”.
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that a loyal Electric Ireland customer received a €100 credit in 2023, followed by discounts of 28% in 2024, 18%...
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions”.
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider measures to strengthen the sustainability of local and regional media outlets serving rural...
Alan Dillon TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Legislative Process”.
Garda appeals, incidents and crime news.
The privacy rights of murderer Kevin Braney, the leader of the New IRA in Dublin, were not breached when gardaí used a surveillance device to listen in on him conversing with...
The High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a garda convicted of assaulting his then-wife. Mr Justice Sara Phelan approved the stay, which suspends...
A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga studio in Ballina,...
A service station operator in Charlestown, County Mayo, has been ordered to pay €1,250 in compensation to a former employee following a determination by the Workplace Relations...
A qualified accountant from Shrule, County Mayo, has been sentenced to two years in custody at Galway Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to stealing €1.4m from his...
A jury has been discharged in the trial of a 33-year-old man accused of murdering a 58-year-old at a housing unit on Tone Street in Ballina, County Mayo in October 2024. The...
Fixtures, results and club news.
Mayo secured their place in the quarterfinals with a 1-15 to 2-6 win against Dunagall. Lisa Cafferkey's late goal sealed the victory, while Meath also progressed after defeating...
Mayo held off a late Dunne Golf fightback to win, while Meath defeated Tyrone with Maeve Maxwell scoring the decisive goal. Both matches took place at Healy Park.
The GAA has announced Down referee Paul Faloon will officiate Mayo's crucial All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash with Meath at McHale Park. The game, vital for Mayo's...
A local radio listener discusses the condensed championship schedule and impact of new rules on Gaelic football, noting high-scoring matches and challenges in following the...
Tyrone and Mayo exchanged points in a tightly contested All-Ireland Senior Football Championship game, ending the first half 8-8. Galway also secured a dominant victory over...
A closely contested Gaelic football match between Mayo and Tyrone ended in a 8-8 draw at O'Neill's Healy Park, with both teams showing strong defensive performances. The game...
Parish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Local residents are invited to a literary event in Westport where author Martina Devlin will give a talk at Westport Library on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7 PM. The event is part of...
Foxford will host a series of events tomorrow to celebrate the 249th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth. Organised by the Admiral Brown Society and Mayo County Council, the...
The INTO has highlighted that 11 rural national schools in the West of Ireland face closure due to limited housing opportunities for local families. The issue has sparked calls...
Anti-racism demonstrators gathered outside the GPO in Dublin today, following race riots in Northern Ireland. The event, organised by United Against Racism and Le Caille, called...
A 90th anniversary memorial is being planned for ten Irish boys who died in a 1937 fire in Scotland. Funds are being raised through a JustGiving page to commemorate the event.
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Planning conditional: 1. Construction of a housing development (Garryduff Park East) of 55 no. dwellings in two and thre
Planning application received: erection of dwelling house, domestic shed and proprietary effluent treatment system and w
Planning application received: Retain existing detached storage building for personal use ancillary to the existing dwel
Planning application received: Planning Permission to construct a dwelling house, garage and septic tank with percolatio
Planning application received: Construction of a new dwelling house with connection to public services at Doogort East,
Jury views CCTV of man who was fatally stabbed running from house
Planning application received: Planning permission to construct a new dwelling house with wastewater treatment plant, po
Planning application received: 1) Retention planning permission of existing domestic shed and 2) full planning permissio
Old house demolished, new house built on Abbey Street, Ballinrobe
Planning application received: The Application will replace the previous consented (but unbuilt) BESS facility granted u
Planning application received: 1) demolish the existing dwelling house, 2) construct new dwelling house, 3) construct ne
Retention of house alterations and garage conversion to gym
Planning application received: Planning Permission to construct dwelling house and foul effluent treatment system all as
Planning application received: Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family dwell
Planning conditional: construction of a cattle shed consisting of an underground storage tank together with all associat
'Self-proclaimed pillar of society' (89) jailed for historic abuse
Planning conditional: Construction of a private dwelling house with connection to public services including all ancillar