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Alan Dillon TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage”.
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the statement on “National Safety Camera Strategy: Statements”.
Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Cabinet Committees”.
Asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on the economy, trade and competitiveness will next meet.
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Artificial Intelligence, Defence, Security and Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Defence Sectoral National Development Plan 2026-2030 and Defence Procurement: Department of Defence”.
Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Grace Moran is planning to build a new single-storey house at Ballygommon, Ballyvary, with a treatment system for wastewater. The existing cottage and outbuilding on the site will be demolished to make way for the new development, which will include a proper access road and all necessary services.
Daniel O'Hara and Shauna Smith want to extend and alter their house at Quignalecka in Ballina, and install a new waste water treatment system to handle sewage. The work includes various site works to complete the project.
JJA Woodworks Ltd is looking to turn a retail showroom at Barcastle Retail Park in Castlebar into a coffee shop. The plan includes some alterations to the building and new signage to advertise the new business.
Brendan and Annie Minish have been granted permission to build a single storey extension onto their home at Drumadoon in Islandeady, near Castlebar. The approval comes with conditions and includes any necessary site works to make the extension fit properly with the existing dwelling.
Shane Kavanagh has been given the green light to build a new house and garage at Lisgowel, Breaffy, near Castlebar. The development will also include a treatment system for wastewater and all the necessary services and site works to get the property up and running.
Mc Donnell Funeral Directors has been given the go-ahead to build a new single-storey funeral home on Hospital Road in Belmullet. The development includes a new entrance, internal access road, car parking spaces, boundary treatments, streetlighting and connections to services.
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Asked the Minister for Defence the additional defence and security costs that will arise from protecting the Celtic Interconnector; whether the Defence Forces currently have the ca
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Safety and Well-being of Children Online: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Asked the Minister for Health whether the drug sotatercept, approved for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in other jurisdictions, will be made available to patients in Irela
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Freedom from Exploitation, Violence and Abuse for Persons with Disabilities: Discussion”.
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the orderofbusiness on “An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business”.
Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Social Welfare Benefits”.
Fixtures, results and club news.
A runner from the Shannonside FM coverage area competed for Ireland at the 2023 World Mountain Running Championships in Austria, completing an 85km race with 6,000 meters of climbi
A local ultra-runner competed in the prestigious CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) race, a 104km mountain race across France, Italy, and Switzerland that is considered the 'World C
A local trail runner has competed in the CCC (Courmayeur Champé Chamonix) race, a renowned 104km ultra-distance trail running event that crosses Courmayeur in Italy, Chamonix in Fr
Pool has evolved significantly from a casual pub game to include professional tours, world championships, and structured competitive leagues across Ireland. The All-Ireland Champio
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
House extension and alterations plus new waste water treatment system
Retail showroom converted to coffee shop with new signage
New slatted shed construction at Kilvine, Irishtown
Retaining existing domestic shed at Thornhill, Lecanvey
New house and garage with treatment system at Killimor, The Neale
Rear extension to domestic dwelling already constructed
Construction waste recycling facility approved at existing quarry
New dwelling house and garage on Achill Island
Retention of house alterations and garage conversion to gym
New house and independent living unit with garage approved
Existing house and garage granted retention permission
Attic conversion and domestic garage already built—seeking approval to keep them
Cottage renovation and extension with improved access and sewer connection
New funeral home with car parking and access road in Belmullet
Single-storey house with private water well and wastewater treatment approved