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,...
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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...
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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...
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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]”.
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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, 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.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.ie26 JunMan 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 (29) with an address at...
Summary on localnews.ie19 JunMurderer’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 members of a criminal gang at a...
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Industrial estate property split into 2 units with new entrance
Heyco-Werk Ireland Limited wants to split one property into two separate units at Bunree Industrial Estate in Ballina. They're also creating a new entrance and keeping three existing buildings on site. All the work involves various associated site changes.
New house and garage with septic system at Corraveggaun West, Knockmore
Aaron Timlin and Marian Daire want to build a new house and garage at Corraveggaun West, Knockmore, near Ballina. The development will also include a septic treatment system and percolation area to handle wastewater.
Planning conditional: Construction of a Dwelling House and Garage with new wastewater treatment system at Clogher, Windsor
Aidan Ryan Elisagh O'Malley — Clogher, Windsor, Castlebar, Co Mayo. Construction of a Dwelling House and Garage with new wastewater treatment system at Clogher, Windsor...
Planning conditional: This development will consist of Permission to construction a detached dwelling house, garage, on-si
George Beattie — Carrowkerribly Attymass, Ballina Co. Mayo. This development will consist of Permission to construction a detached dwelling house, garage, on-si...
Planning conditional: Retention permission for development at Knappagh More, Westport, Co. Mayo. The proposed development
Thomas Tunney — Knappagh More, Westport, Co. Mayo. Retention permission for development at Knappagh More, Westport, Co. Mayo. The proposed development ...
Planning application received: Permission to construct silage slabs with concrete apron & effluent tank and all assorted site works
John Sheridan — Levally, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. Permission to construct silage slabs with concrete apron & effluent tank and all assorted site works...
Politics & TDs
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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”.
Keira Keogh TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff
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...
Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage”.
Rose Conway-Walsh TD asked the Minister for Housing: Rental Sector
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...
Rose Conway-Walsh TD spoke in the Dáil: State Responsibility for Foundation Retention Risk in Defective Concrete Homes: Motion [Private Members]
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]”.
Crime & Gardaí
523 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
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...
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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...
High Court places stay on dismissal of garda who carried out 'terrifying, protracted assault' on then-wife
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...
'Most people come here to bring a little bit of calm into their lives': discrimination claim over yoga studio ban after anti-Christmas 'outburst' rejected
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,...
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Shift to card payments saw service station worker unfairly dismissed
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...
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...
Also covered in: Ballina
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.
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Castlebar
Planning conditional: Construction of a Dwelling House and Garage with new wastewater treatment system at Clogher, Winds
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Ballina
Industrial estate property split into 2 units with new entrance
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Westport
Planning conditional: Retention permission for development at Knappagh More, Westport, Co. Mayo. The proposed developmen
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Claremorris
Planning application received: Construction of self contained front, side and rear extension to the existing dwelling ho
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Achill
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Charlestown
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Ballyhaunis
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Ballinrobe
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Swinford
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Killala
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Foxford
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Crossmolina
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Kiltimagh
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Louisburgh
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Belmullet
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