Brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask repeat robber
A brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask a repeat robber by pulling at his face covering during a raid, enabling gardaí to identify him from CCTV, a court has heard. Charles...
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A brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask a repeat robber by pulling at his face covering during a raid, enabling gardaí to identify him from CCTV, a court has heard. Charles...
Double killer Derek Boyd has been jailed for life for murdering a father-of-four at his north Dublin home and told that his sentence for the manslaughter of his sister four years...
A National Museum employee has told the Special Criminal Court that he wants to reapply for bail "at the earliest chance", having already been denied release at the weekend, when...
by Alison O'Riordan A Dublin man has been denied bail following a late-night sitting of the non-jury Special Criminal Court this evening, having been charged with possession of...
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria used in the procurement process that resulted in the appointment of an organisation (details supplied) as...
Asked the Minister for Transport the total amount allocated to the road transporters scheme; the amount committed and paid to date; the amount expected to be expended by the...
A brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask a repeat robber by pulling at his face covering during a raid, enabling gardaí to identify him from CCTV, a court has heard. Charles Darcy (38), who has 64 previous...
Summary on localnews.ie28 JulDouble killer Derek Boyd has been jailed for life for murdering a father-of-four at his north Dublin home and told that his sentence for the manslaughter of his sister four years ago will now be referred back...
Summary on localnews.ie27 JulA National Museum employee has told the Special Criminal Court that he wants to reapply for bail "at the earliest chance", having already been denied release at the weekend, when he was charged with the...
Summary on localnews.ie25 Julby Alison O'Riordan A Dublin man has been denied bail following a late-night sitting of the non-jury Special Criminal Court this evening, having been charged with possession of an explosive device in...
Summary on localnews.ie23 Jul(Pictured: Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly. Photo: Collins) by Paul Neilan A retired Irish-speaking garda sergeant from Donegal has been given permission by the High Court to challenge the Garda...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
Leonard Steel Ltd — Coolshannagh Monaghan Co. Monaghan. The development will consist of the retention of the following: 1. Meeting room within the main bu...
Sharon McGlone wants to build a new single-storey house and separate garage at Moy Etra Td in Clontibret. The development will also include a new entrance with gates and piers, plus a wastewater treatment system. This is a new application currently being processed by Monaghan County Council.
ESB Innovation ROI Limited — McCaughey's Service Station Brackagh, (Ded Broomfield), Castleblayney County Monaghan A75 YR90. permission for amendment to previously approved MCC ref. 25/60361. The development will consist of t...
Leah Unicorn Ltd. — Treacys Hotel, Losset, Kingscourt Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. A81 CY23. retention of internal alterations to previous approved plans under 20/155 including the following: 1...
Padraig Kindlon & Anthonia Durnin — Mullylusty Coolderry, Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan. permission to construct a dormer style dwelling house, single storey domestic garage, new sewerage w...
Gallinagh Poultry Farms Ltd — Newgrove Monaghan Co. Monaghan. planning permission for the infilling of lands with imported inactive or inert waste (app. 6220m³) t...
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Seaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to proposals from the European Commission to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Raidió Teilifís Éireann - Exchequer Funding, Governance, Oversight and Reforms”.
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the length of the current wait list for an assessment of need (AON) in Cavan and Monaghan; the timeline for a person to...
Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the question on “Further and Higher Education”.
Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the question on “Legal Aid”.
Garda appeals, incidents and crime news.
By Claire Henry A chronic addict with 134 previous convictions has been jailed for 20 months for stealing a tourist's motorbike hours after the victim had arrived in Ireland....
A British national has been jailed for helping “serious criminals” escape in his car after they attacked a Tallaght home and beat a man with a hammer during a drug-related...
A veteran church security volunteer was ousted by the Augustinian Order for warning that certain “rogues” were going to try and pass off “fake relics” for sale at its church in...
A 79-year-old man from Mullingar, County Westmeath, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his guilty plea to eight counts of...
A 72-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has had his eight-year prison sentence reduced to six and a half years following a successful appeal at the Court of...
A man convicted of sexually abusing three of his siblings has appealed his eight-year sentence as disproportionate. Gerry Harte, aged 72, of Tullynacrunat North, Castleblayney,...
Fixtures, results and club news.
A Monaghan reporter discusses the team's unexpected stamina and tactical adjustments in a recent championship match, highlighting key players' recovery from injuries. The...
LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 2-13 MONAGHAN 2-9 Leitrim got their Lory Meagher Cup campaign off to a winning start in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday...
Parish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
A charity walk organized by Father Connellan in memory of a local family's kidney transplant journey has raised over €10,000 for the support center. The event, held two weeks...
Councillor Aidan Campbell has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, succeeding Councillor P Joe Handan. Campbell, a long-standing public...
HSE, hospital, GP and ambulance services.
A report highlights farmers' elevated mortality and health risks, with local Senator Robbie Gallagher urging better support. The findings underscore the need for targeted health...
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Planning conditional: permission for amendment to previously approved MCC ref. 25/60361. The development will consist of
Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'
Planning application received: permission for the demolition of existing single storey extension to rear of existing two
Planning conditional: permission for development consisting of to construct a new two storey dwelling house, ancillary g
Planning conditional: permission for a development consisting of the construction of a sheltered and care accommodation
Planning conditional: Retention Permission and Permission consisting of the following: Retaining an as-constructed stora
Planning application received: Planning permission for construction of a storey and a half dwelling, single-storey detac
Planning application received: permission to remove thatch and dormer windows to existing roof of single storey dwelling
Planning application received: permission to erect new extension to rear and side of existing dwelling, insert new filte
Planning application received: The development consists of the retention of a domestic garage and all associated site wo
Planning application received: permission to construct a new Two-storey dwelling and detached domestic garage, along wit
Planning application received: permission to erect a slatted shed with solid lie back area, a new lane and entrance onto
Planning conditional: permission for proposed works which will comprise of alterations to existing Potting Sheds and cha