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News
Witness Appeal – Fatal Collision on Railway Line at Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo – 3rd September 2026
Boy dies after train hits car near Ballyhaunis
Courier who claimed pay unlawfully docked over garage door mishap wins wages back
Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Planning
Planning decision made: 2660460
Agloragh , Ballyhaunis , Co. Mayo Planning Permission to retain extensions and altered elevations of dwelling house all as per drawing documentation submitted together with all ancillary site works and services.
Planning decision made: 2660552
4 Garden Court , Tone Street , Ballina Co. Mayo The development will consist of the following, change of use of unit 4 from restaurant to office space along with any other ancillary site works required.
Planning pre-validation: 2660692
Logmore Belmullet Ballina, Co. Mayo The development will consist of 43 no. dwelling houses. Consisting of 02 no. 2 bed semi-detached bun...
Planning decision made: 2660304
Ballina Road (Glebe Td) , Crossmolina , Co. Mayo The application will consist of planning permission to, Demolish existing rear flat roof extension, alter and extend the existing dwelling house and carry out all ancillary site works.
Planning decision made: 2660575
Ballykilleen Td , Cloonfad , Ballyhaunise Co Mayo. Construct a general-purpose agricultural shed for storing Farm Machinery, together with all associated site works
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07 Sep 2026 latest- politicsPaul Lawless TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Passport ServicesMayo
- trafficWitness Appeal – Fatal Collision on Railway Line at Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo – 3rd September 2026Ballina
- courtsCourier who claimed pay unlawfully docked over garage door mishap wins wages backMayo
- planningPlanning conditional: The development will consist of the following, change of use of unit 4 from...Ballina
- planningPlanning conditional: The application will consist of planning permission to, Demolish existing rear...Ballina
- planningPlanning conditional: Planning Permission to retain extensions and altered elevations of dwelling house...Ballyhaunis
- planningPlanning conditional: Construct a general-purpose agricultural shed for storing Farm Machinery,...Mayo
- planningPlanning application received: The development will consist of 43 no. dwelling houses. Consisting of 02...Ballina
- planningPlanning application received: For permission to construct an extension to the rear of our dormer house...Mayo
- politicsPaul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial ResolutionMayo
- planningPlanning conditional: (1) the retention of 2 No. vehicle maintenance garages as constructed, (2) the...Castlebar
- planningPlanning conditional: This development will consist of Permission 1) Demolish existing semi-detached...Ballina
Top Stories
All news →Paul Lawless TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Passport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the passport online photograph verification process in light of reports from applicants whose photographs were...
Witness Appeal – Fatal Collision on Railway Line at Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo – 3rd September 2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on a railway line in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, on 3rd September 2026. The incident occurred at a level crossing in...
Courier who claimed pay unlawfully docked over garage door mishap wins wages back
A courier whose pay was docked for accidentally damaging a customer’s garage door last year has won a claim for the non-payment of wages. The courier, Cashel Mulgrew, secured the...
Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the financialresolution on “Mineral Oil Tax: Financial Resolution”.
Update - Fatal Road Traffic Collision, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, 20th August, 2026
This is an update regarding a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Glebe Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo on 20th August, 2026 at approximately 4:20pm. The collision...
Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Transport: Road Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the additional funding available from his Department to upgrade the R312 in Mayo in recognition of the importance of this route for the Erris...
Court Reports
All court cases →Courier who claimed pay unlawfully docked over garage door mishap wins wages back
A courier whose pay was docked for accidentally damaging a customer’s garage door last year has won a claim for the non-payment of wages. The courier, Cashel Mulgrew, secured the decision under the Payment of...
Summary on localnews.ie21 JulPrisoner spared further jail time for e-scooter theft
A thief and fraudster who is serving a 10-month sentence has been spared further jail time for stealing an electric scooter worth €773. Edward Collins (21), of St Mary’s Villas, Westport, Co Mayo, pleaded...
Summary on localnews.ie17 JulDefilement conviction quashed as court finds judge 'crossed a line'
by Fiona Magennis A man has had his conviction for defiling a 16-year-old girl overturned, after the Court of Appeal found the trial judge “crossed a line” in his charge to the jury. The three-judge court...
Summary on localnews.ie07 JulTesco assault accused gets bail after court hears he has no solicitor due to strike
A Dublin man accused of assaulting a Tesco worker and damaging a garda station custody area has been granted bail after a court heard he had no legal representation due to the solicitors� strike. Brian Dunne...
Summary on localnews.ie02 JulJury views CCTV of man who was fatally stabbed running from house
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.iePlanning
All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning conditional: The development will consist of the following, change of use of unit 4 from restaurant to office spa
HYSIM LIMITED — 4 Garden Court Tone Street Ballina, Co. Mayo F26 E866. The development will consist of the following, change of use of unit 4 from restaurant to office spa...
Planning conditional: The application will consist of planning permission to, Demolish existing rear flat roof extension
Niall & Therese Byrne — Ballina Road (Glebe Td) Crossmolina Co. Mayo F26 R2W1. The application will consist of planning permission to, Demolish existing rear flat roof extension...
Planning conditional: Planning Permission to retain extensions and altered elevations of dwelling house all as per drawing
Rosemary & Paul Harvey — Agloragh, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, F35 YF74. Planning Permission to retain extensions and altered elevations of dwelling house all as per drawing...
Planning conditional: Construct a general-purpose agricultural shed for storing Farm Machinery, together with all associat
Gerry McGuire — Ballykilleen Td, Cloonfad, Ballyhaunise, Co Mayo.. Construct a general-purpose agricultural shed for storing Farm Machinery, together with all associat...
Planning application received: The development will consist of 43 no. dwelling houses. Consisting of 02 no. 2 bed semi-detached bun
Jonathan Lavelle — Logmore Belmullet Ballina, Co. Mayo. The development will consist of 43 no. dwelling houses. Consisting of 02 no. 2 bed semi-detached bun...
Planning application received: For permission to construct an extension to the rear of our dormer house and also to add a full firs
David and Natalie Hunt — Lackafinna Cong Co. Mayo F31E132. For permission to construct an extension to the rear of our dormer house and also to add a full firs...
Politics & TDs
Meet your TDs →Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Education: School Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the twenty-one students who attend a school (details supplied) and applied and paid for school transport through Bus Éireann can...
Rose Conway-Walsh TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with trade union and employer representatives at the Labour Employer Economic Forum.
Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Digital Divide and Back to School Costs: Motion [Private Members]
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the motion on “Digital Divide and Back to School Costs: Motion [Private Members]”.
Dara Calleary TD spoke in the Dáil: Community Development Projects
Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Community Development Projects”.
Keira Keogh TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Crime & Gardaí
569 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Prisoner spared further jail time for e-scooter theft
A thief and fraudster who is serving a 10-month sentence has been spared further jail time for stealing an electric scooter worth €773. Edward Collins (21), of St Mary’s Villas,...
Defilement conviction quashed as court finds judge 'crossed a line'
by Fiona Magennis A man has had his conviction for defiling a 16-year-old girl overturned, after the Court of Appeal found the trial judge “crossed a line” in his charge to the...
Tesco assault accused gets bail after court hears he has no solicitor due to strike
A Dublin man accused of assaulting a Tesco worker and damaging a garda station custody area has been granted bail after a court heard he had no legal representation due to the...
Jury views CCTV of man who was fatally stabbed running from house
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...
Man who subjected stranger to violent sex assault in hotel room is jailed for 7.5 years
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...
Murderer’s privacy rights not breached when gardaí listened in on KFC chat, court finds
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...
GAA & Sport
9 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Mayo advance to All Ireland Senior Championship quarterfinals after victory over Dunagall
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 and Meath secure key sports victories in recent matches
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.
Mayo vs Meath All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Match Set for McHale 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...
Mayo and Tyrone Championship Match Highlights New Rules in Gaelic Football
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 clash in tight All-Ireland Senior Football Championship match
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...
Mayo and Tyrone clash in tight Gaelic football encounter at Healy Park
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...
Community & Events
5 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Author Martina Devlin to speak at Westport Library on June 23rd
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 to mark 249th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth with commemorative events
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...
Rural Schools Face Closure as Housing Opportunities Decline in West Ireland
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 protesters gather outside Dublin GPO in response to Northern Ireland riots
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...
Fundraising for 1937 tragedy memorial in Kirkintilloch
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.
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Mayo
Castlebar
Planning conditional: (1) the retention of 2 No. vehicle maintenance garages as constructed, (2) the retention of an exi
Ballina
Witness Appeal – Fatal Collision on Railway Line at Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo – 3rd September 2026
Westport
Planning conditional: Planning Permission to decommission the existing septic tank serving the existing dwelling and ins
Claremorris
Planning application received: Planning Permission to retain and complete housing development as granted Planning Permis
Irishtown
Tesco assault accused gets bail after court hears he has no solicitor due to strike
Ballyhaunis
Planning conditional: Planning Permission to retain extensions and altered elevations of dwelling house all as per drawi
Achill
Planning conditional: Construction of a new dwelling house with connection to public services at Doogort East, Achill, C
Charlestown
Planning conditional: Revised domestic garage design to that approved under planning reference number P26/60142 at Lavy
Swinford
Planning conditional: construction of a new dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area along with
Ballinrobe
Planning conditional: The extension and renovation of the existing dwelling house, the upgrade of the existing septic ta
Crossmolina
Planning conditional: The installation of a single-storey modular building containing a Biomass Boiler System including
Foxford
Planning application received: construction of a new agricultural shed incorporating slatted tank storage area, cubicle
Killala
Planning conditional: construct 68 no. x 585w ground mounted solar panels, an over ground slurry storage silo and all as
Kiltimagh
Planning application received: Planning Permission to demolish existing derelict dwelling house and construct 3 detached
Belmullet
Planning application received: The development consists of the retention of the existing entrance porch to the dwelling,
Louisburgh
Planning conditional: Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family dwelling house
Kilmaine
Planning conditional: Construction of a single story private dwelling house and single story private garage with on site
Shrule
Planning application received: construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, onsite ewastewater treatment system an
Balla
Planning conditional: Planning Permission retain and complete garage location and septic tank and percolation area locat
Ballindine
Planning application received: The development will consist of the construction of a new residential dwelling house, gar
Bonniconlon
Planning conditional: Retention permission application to Mayo County Council for the following: (1) Existing Apartment
Kilkelly
Planning refused: Planning Permission to retain extension to existing garage and Planning Permission to lower wall and
Bohola
Planning application received: alterations and extension to existing derelict dwelling house, and the replacement of the
Knock
'Self-proclaimed pillar of society' (89) jailed for historic abuse
Turlough
Retention of alterations to house, garage, and site layout changes
Ballycastle
Planning application received: retain 6 no. glamping pods, 1 no. communal building, 1 no. site office/portacabin, revise
Tourmakeady
Planning conditional: The development will consist of the extension and renovation of a derelict dwelling house, the ins
Erris
Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Transport: Road Network
Bellavary
Planning application received: Alterations & single storey extension to existing dwelling, along with all ancillary work