Louisburgh
Co. Mayo • 14 stories • Since 10 Dec 2015 • Latest 27 Aug 2026
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News
Gardaí had “agenda” to obtain confession from murder convict “no matter what”, appeal court told
Planning
Planning decision made: 2660535
Carrowmore , Louisburgh , Co. Mayo Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family dwelling house with all ancillary site works and landscaping works
Planning conditional: Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family dwelling house w
Planning application received: (1) TO CONSTRUCT A PORCH TO FRONT OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND (2) TO RETAIN AS CONSTRUCTED FIRST
Planning conditional: conversion of existing garage into habitable space, construction of new garage to side of existing h
Planning application received: Planning application to retain and complete dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and all anci
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27 Aug 2026 latest- planningPlanning conditional: Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family...
- planningPlanning application received: (1) TO CONSTRUCT A PORCH TO FRONT OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND (2) TO...
- planningPlanning conditional: conversion of existing garage into habitable space, construction of new garage to side...
- planningPlanning application received: Planning application to retain and complete dwelling house, wastewater...
- planningPlanning application received: construct extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house, and provide...
- planningPlanning conditional: The construction of a proposed dry storage shed (to be also used as a gym/sport...
- planningCottage renovation and extension with improved access and sewer connection
- planningPlanning application received: Construction of a private dwelling house, domestic shed and effluent...
- planningRetention of house extension and upgrade to septic tank system
- planningPlanning conditional: construct general purpose shed
- planningPlanning application received: Dwelling House, domestic shed, wastewater treatment system and all ancillary...
- planningPlanning conditional: The development will consist of 1.) the retention of minor alterations to existing...
Crime & Courts
2 storiesMurderer who claimed gardai had confession "agenda" fails in appeal
A convicted murderer, whose lawyers argued that the gardaí had “an agenda” to obtain a confession from their client “no matter what”, has had his appeal dismissed on all grounds. Bryan Ryan (31), of Ard Caher, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, but originally from Blanchardstown, had pleaded not guilty to the mu
Gardaí had “agenda” to obtain confession from murder convict “no matter what”, appeal court told
Lawyers for a Dublin man currently serving a life sentence for murder have told the Court of Appeal that the gardaí had “an agenda” to obtain a confession from their client “no matter what”. Bryan Ryan (31), of Ard Caher, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, but originally from Blanchardstown, had pleaded not guil
Planning
12 storiesPlanning conditional: Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family dwelling house w
Aidan Coyne — Carrowmore Louisburgh Co. Mayo F28 F891. Demolition of existing family dwelling house and construction of replacement family dwelling house w...
Planning application received: (1) TO CONSTRUCT A PORCH TO FRONT OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND (2) TO RETAIN AS CONSTRUCTED FIRST
Tony & Margaret Lyons — Aghany Roonagh Point Louisburgh, County Mayo. (1) TO CONSTRUCT A PORCH TO FRONT OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND (2) TO RETAIN AS CONSTRUCTED FIRST ...
Planning conditional: conversion of existing garage into habitable space, construction of new garage to side of existing h
Neil & Sile Boyle — Shrahnashaskey Louisburgh. conversion of existing garage into habitable space, construction of new garage to side of existing h...
Planning application received: construct extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house, and provide a new upgraded propriet
David McNeill — Kilgeever Louisburgh Co Mayo. construct extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house, and provide a new upgraded propriet...
Planning application received: Planning application to retain and complete dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and all anci
Louisburgh Town Trust Ltd — Callacoon Louisburgh Co. Mayo F28 PK29. Planning application to retain and complete dwelling house, wastewater treatment system and all anci...
Planning conditional: The construction of a proposed dry storage shed (to be also used as a gym/sport activities area) tog
Louisburgh GAA — Louisburgh GAA Club Caher Louisburgh - Co. Mayo F28 D520. The construction of a proposed dry storage shed (to be also used as a gym/sport activities area) tog...
Cottage renovation and extension with improved access and sewer connection
Patrick O'Malley is looking to renovate and extend an existing cottage at Caher in Louisburgh. The work includes updating the site access and connecting to the public sewer system.
Planning application received: Construction of a private dwelling house, domestic shed and effluent treatment system together with
Kati Söyrinki & John McHale — Askillaun Roonah Point Louisburgh, Co. Mayo. Construction of a private dwelling house, domestic shed and effluent treatment system together with ...
Retention of house extension and upgrade to septic tank system
Dom Camilla Matterson is seeking permission to keep an extension to their house at Dadreen, Thallabaun that's already been built, and to finish it off. They're also upgrading the septic tank to a modern treatment system with a new percolation bed to handle wastewater properly.
Planning conditional: construct general purpose shed
Brian McNamara — Clooncarrabaun Louisburgh Co. Mayo. construct general purpose shed ...
Planning application received: Dwelling House, domestic shed, wastewater treatment system and all ancillary siteworks and services
Patrick Lyons — Furmoyle Louisburgh Mayo. Dwelling House, domestic shed, wastewater treatment system and all ancillary siteworks and services ...
Planning conditional: The development will consist of 1.) the retention of minor alterations to existing dwelling house pr
Richard Maxwell — Kilgeever Louisburgh Co. Mayo F28 H729. The development will consist of 1.) the retention of minor alterations to existing dwelling house pr...
Court Reports
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Murderer who claimed gardai had confession "agenda" fails in appeal
Bryan Ryan (31) of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, has had his appeal against conviction for murder dismissed by the Court of Appeal. Ryan was convicted in 2013 of the murder of Ian Tobin at Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, on May 27, 2007. A jury at the Central Criminal Court returned a...
Gardaí had “agenda” to obtain confession from murder convict “no matter what”, appeal court told
Bryan Ryan, aged 31, originally from Blanchardstown but with an address in Louisburgh, County Mayo, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Ian Tobin in May 2007. Ryan was convicted by majority verdict at the Central Criminal Court in 2013 after initially being convicted...