Castleblayney
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'House of Horrors' abuser claims eight year sentence was disproportionate
'Middle man' in Irene White murder gets legal aid for psychiatrist
Pair who forced man to hand over €41k for son's debts are jailed
'Middle man' in Irene White murder to argue he was suffering 'mental breakdown' when he pleaded guilty
Planning
Planning pre-validation: 2660371
Bocks Middle Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan A75 RR24 Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24. The devel...
Planning application received: Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24. The devel
Planning decision made: 2660306
Lisdonny Castleblayney Co. Monaghan retention & permission for development consisting of the following: 1) retention of existing single ...
Planning decision made: 2660259
Latton Castleblayney Co. Monaghan A75 FC98 1) Permission for retention of an existing temporary mobile home, hardcore surfaced area, new entran...
Planning conditional: 1) Permission for retention of an existing temporary mobile home, hardcore surfaced area, new entran
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05 Sep 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co....
- planningPlanning conditional: 1) Permission for retention of an existing temporary mobile home, hardcore surfaced...
- planningPlanning application received: permission for the development will consist of the replacement and relocation...
- planningPlanning application received: The development will consist of the following: Revision to site boundaries...
- planningPlanning conditional: permission to construct a new single storey dwelling house, establish new entrance...
- planningPlanning application received: permission to construct a two storey dwelling and detached domestic garage,...
- planningPlanning application received: permission to erect a two-storey dwellinghouse, insert filter unit and...
- planningPlanning application received: permission to construct two dry storage sheds
- planningNew dormer house with treatment plant and new entrance
- planningPlanning application received: The development consists of the 1. Change of use and redevelopment of 2 No....
- planningCommercial building converted to childcare facility with play area
- planningPlanning conditional: permission to erect a new cattle shed, silo pit, re roof existing shed, re position...
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Planning application received: Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24. The devel
Jelena Kliimand — Bocks Middle Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan A75 RR24. Permission for development at Bocks Middle, Laragh, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 RR24. The devel...
Jelena Kliimand
File ref: 2660371 · Monaghan County Council
05 Sep 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Crime & Courts
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'House of Horrors' abuser has jail term reduced on appeal
A now 72-year-old man who sexually abused three of his siblings for years in a “house of horrors” has had eight-year sentence cut by 18 months following a successful appeal. Lawyers for Gerry Harte had argued that the “double imposition” of consecutive sentences for offences against each victim was
Courts News Ireland report
20 Feb 2026 · Courts News Ireland
'House of Horrors' abuser claims eight year sentence was disproportionate
by Fiona Magennis Lawyers for a man who sexually abused three of his siblings in a “house of horrors” have argued that the “double imposition” of consecutive sentences for offences against each victim was akin to “trying to get a litre of milk into a one-pint container”. They argued Harte’s final ei
Courts News Ireland report
20 Jan 2026 · Courts News Ireland
'Middle man' in Irene White murder gets legal aid for psychiatrist
(File Photo: Irene White.) Legal aid has been granted to the "middle man" in the murder of Dundalk woman Irene White almost 20 years ago as he seeks further time to appeal against his conviction. Lawyers for Niall Power told the Court of Appeal today that they plan to engage a psychiatrist and are s
Courts News Ireland report
17 Jan 2025 · Courts News Ireland
Pair who forced man to hand over €41k for son's debts are jailed
Two men have been jailed for forcing a father to hand over €41,000 after telling him that his son “owed a lot of money to dangerous people”, with the sentencing judge noting it is now common for criminals to "impose liabilities incurred by individuals on their families". Alan Fitzsimons (47) of Jame
Courts News Ireland report
14 Jan 2025 · Courts News Ireland
'Middle man' in Irene White murder to argue he was suffering 'mental breakdown' when he pleaded guilty
A killer described as the “middle man” in the murder of Dundalk woman Irene White almost 20 years ago intends to appeal his conviction on the grounds that he was “suffering a mental breakdown” when he pleaded guilty, a barrister has told the Court of Appeal. Niall Power (51), with a last address at
Courts News Ireland report
06 Dec 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Riverstown
71-year-old jailed in 'house of horrors' abuse case
By Eimear Dodd A now 71-year-old man who abused three younger siblings in a “house of horrors” five decades ago has been jailed for eight years. One of the victims told the Central Criminal Court that after disclosing the abuse to her mother, the woman's response was that the defendant hadn’t abused
Courts News Ireland report
24 Oct 2024 · Courts News Ireland
'No one will take me on': Irene White murderer says he can't get lawyer to advance appeal
A killer described as “the middle man” in the murder of Dundalk woman Irene White almost 20 years ago has told a court he has been unable to advance an appeal against his conviction because he cannot find a solicitor willing to represent him. Niall Power (51), with an address at Giles Quay, Riversto
Courts News Ireland report
10 Jun 2024 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Riverstown
'Pillar of community' who left musician neighbour with multiple broken bones after brutal attack to remain in jail
(Pictured: Eugene Hanratty Snr. Photo: Collins) A man described as a "pillar" of his community who committed a “brutal” assault on his musician neighbour, during which the victim had his arm stamped on, will remain behind bars after failing in a bid to overturn his conviction or have his sentence re
Courts News Ireland report
21 Mar 2024 · Courts News Ireland
'Pillar' of community in bid to overturn conviction for brutal attack on musician
(File Picture: Eugene Hanratty Snr. Photo: Collins) A man described as a "pillar" of his community has launched a bid to overturn his conviction for a “brutal” assault on his musician neighbour, during which the victim had his arm stamped on. At a sentencing hearing in 2022, the victim told the cour
Courts News Ireland report
01 Feb 2024 · Courts News Ireland
High Court grants protection to SCARP firm for first time
A High Court judge has for the first time granted a firm that has gone through the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process protection from its creditors while it attempts to finalise a rescue plan that will ensure its survival. At the High Court on Wednesday, Mr Justice Michael Quinn said he was
Courts News Ireland report
01 Nov 2023 · Courts News Ireland
Driving ban not required for careless driving causing death if it's first offence
The law does not require a mandatory driving ban for those convicted of careless driving causing death if it is their first offence, the Court of Appeal has decided. The court had heard a civil appeal brought by Colleen McCann, who is originally from Newry and was given a 12-month fully suspended se
Courts News Ireland report
21 Dec 2022 · Courts News Ireland
Three years for brutal attack on musician left with 'no escape from torture'
(Pictured: Eugene Hanratty Snr. Photo: Collins) A man described as a "pillar" of his community has been jailed for three years for a brutal, premeditated assault on his musician neighbour 10 years ago, during which the victim had his arm stamped on. His victim had previously told the court that ther
Courts News Ireland report
08 Nov 2022 · Courts News Ireland
Planning
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Planning conditional: 1) Permission for retention of an existing temporary mobile home, hardcore surfaced area, new entran
Adrian Maguire & Shona McGahan — Latton Castleblayney Co. Monaghan A75 FC98. 1) Permission for retention of an existing temporary mobile home, hardcore surfaced area, new entran...
Adrian Maguire & Shona McGahan
File ref: 2660259 · Monaghan County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Latton
Planning application received: permission for the development will consist of the replacement and relocation of existing septic tan
J.J. McMahon — Maghernakill Broomfiled, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan A75 E191. permission for the development will consist of the replacement and relocation of existing septic tan...
J.J. McMahon
File ref: 2660363 · Monaghan County Council
02 Sep 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: The development will consist of the following: Revision to site boundaries and relocation of prop
Jason & Catherine Finnegan — Edengilrevy Broomfield Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The development will consist of the following: Revision to site boundaries and relocation of prop...
Jason & Catherine Finnegan
File ref: 2660355 · Monaghan County Council
26 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: permission to construct a new single storey dwelling house, establish new entrance onto public road
Shane Lavelle — Carrickatee Loughmourne, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. permission to construct a new single storey dwelling house, establish new entrance onto public road,...
Shane Lavelle
File ref: 2660095 · Monaghan County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: permission to construct a two storey dwelling and detached domestic garage, construct new domestic e
Melanie Mc Eneaney & Martin Mc Phillips — Carrickatee Td Loughmourne Castleblayney Co Monaghan. permission to construct a two storey dwelling and detached domestic garage, construct new domestic e...
Melanie Mc Eneaney & Martin Mc Phillips
File ref: 2682 · Monaghan County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: permission to construct two dry storage sheds
Hubert McGinn — Corrinshigo Ballybay Road Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. permission to construct two dry storage sheds ...
Hubert McGinn
File ref: 2683 · Monaghan County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Ballybay
Planning application received: permission to erect a two-storey dwellinghouse, insert filter unit and percolation area and exit on
Shane McCreesh — Dromore Oram Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. permission to erect a two-storey dwellinghouse, insert filter unit and percolation area and exit on ...
Shane McCreesh
File ref: 2684 · Monaghan County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Oram
New dormer house with treatment plant and new entrance
Pauric McMahon and Danielle Daly want to build a new dormer dwelling at Beagh near Castleblayney, along with a treatment plant and percolation area for wastewater. They're also creating a new entrance and carrying out associated site works to prepare the land.
Pauric McMahon & Danielle Daly
File ref: 2660168 · Monaghan County Council
21 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: The development consists of the 1. Change of use and redevelopment of 2 No. existing lofted out-buil
Rosemarie Connolly — Money Latton, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan A75 H978. The development consists of the 1. Change of use and redevelopment of 2 No. existing lofted out-buil...
Rosemarie Connolly
File ref: 2660344 · Monaghan County Council
19 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Latton
Planning conditional: permission to construct a two storey style dwelling house, detached domestic garage, new Foul wastew
Aoidhín Connolly & Conor McGovern — Annalittin Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. permission to construct a two storey style dwelling house, detached domestic garage, new Foul wastew...
Aoidhín Connolly & Conor McGovern
File ref: 2660262 · Monaghan County Council
18 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: permission to construct a Two Storey style dwelling house, Detached domestic garage, new Foul wastew
Darragh McKenna & Neasa Kelly — Aghadreenan Castleblayney Co. Monaghan. permission to construct a Two Storey style dwelling house, Detached domestic garage, new Foul wastew...
Darragh McKenna & Neasa Kelly
File ref: 2660264 · Monaghan County Council
18 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: permission to erect a new cattle shed, silo pit, re roof existing shed, re position silo pit, new ha
Brendan Fitzpatrick — Anny (Cremorne By) Latton Castleblayney Co Monaghan. permission to erect a new cattle shed, silo pit, re roof existing shed, re position silo pit, new ha...
Brendan Fitzpatrick
File ref: 2660 · Monaghan County Council
18 Aug 2026 · Monaghan County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Latton
Court Reports
Cases and rulings mentioning Castleblayney from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
'House of Horrors' abuser has jail term reduced on appeal
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 Appeal. The man pleaded guilty to fifteen counts of indecent assault against three of his siblings,...
'House of Horrors' abuser claims eight year sentence was disproportionate
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, County Monaghan, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault against two younger sisters and a...
'Middle man' in Irene White murder gets legal aid for psychiatrist
Niall Power, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Irene White in Dundalk nearly two decades ago, has been granted legal aid to pursue a psychiatrist's assessment as part of his appeal against conviction. Power was the second man sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime....
Pair who forced man to hand over €41k for son's debts are jailed
Two men have been convicted and jailed at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for demanding €41,000 from a father by threatening him over debts allegedly incurred by his son. Alan Fitzsimons, aged 47, with addresses in Sutton, Dublin and Lisduff, Castleblayney, County Monaghan,...
'Middle man' in Irene White murder to argue he was suffering 'mental breakdown' when he pleaded guilty
A man convicted of murder in connection with the death of Dundalk woman Irene White in 2005 is pursuing an appeal, arguing he was suffering a mental breakdown when he pleaded guilty. Niall Power, aged 51 and formerly of Riverstown, Co Louth, was sentenced to life imprisonment...
71-year-old jailed in 'house of horrors' abuse case
A 71-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his conviction for sexually abusing his three younger siblings over a period spanning the 1970s and 1980s. The defendant pleaded guilty...
'No one will take me on': Irene White murderer says he can't get lawyer to advance appeal
A man serving a life sentence for his role in the murder of Irene White in 2005 appeared before the Court of Appeal to report difficulties in advancing his appeal. Niall Power, aged 51, from Riverstown, County Louth, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced in 2019. He was...
'Pillar of community' who left musician neighbour with multiple broken bones after brutal attack to remain in jail
A 65-year-old man from Castleblayney Road, Crossmaglen, County Armagh, has failed in his appeal against conviction and sentence for assault causing harm. The Court of Appeal dismissed both applications on 21 March 2024. The man was convicted by jury in October 2022 following a...
'Pillar' of community in bid to overturn conviction for brutal attack on musician
A man from Castleblayney Road in Crossmaglen, County Armagh, has appealed his 2022 conviction for assault causing harm following an attack on a musician neighbour near Castleblayney, County Monaghan, in November 2012. The 65-year-old was sentenced to three years imprisonment...
High Court grants protection to SCARP firm for first time
The High Court has granted protective orders to Bio Marine Ingredients Ireland Ltd, marking the first time such relief has been awarded to a company undergoing the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process. Justice Michael Quinn made the orders on Wednesday, preventing...
All-Ireland winner fails in bid to overturn ATM theft gang conviction
A former All-Ireland club medallist has failed in his appeal against conviction for his role in a cross-border ATM theft operation. Daniel O'Callaghan (33) was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment in March 2023 after being found guilty at the Special Criminal Court of sixteen...
Driving ban not required for careless driving causing death if it's first offence
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a mandatory driving ban is not required for those convicted of careless driving causing death where it constitutes a first offence. The court determined that mandatory disqualification applies only when a person has accumulated at least two...
Member of notorious cross-border ATM theft gang fails in appeal
A member of a cross-border organised crime gang has failed in his appeal against a custodial sentence imposed for attempted ATM theft. Gerard Duffy, 32, of County Monaghan, was convicted at the Special Criminal Court in 2021 following a guilty plea to attempting to steal an ATM...
Three years for brutal attack on musician left with 'no escape from torture'
A man from Castleblayney Road, Crossmaglen, Armagh has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for a brutal assault on his musician neighbour in November 2012. Eugene Hanratty Snr, aged 63, was convicted by jury following trial of assault...
'The boys are gone, you will never get them', gardai investigating Adrian Donohoe murder were told
James Flynn, aged 31, of Raven's Glen in Newry, Northern Ireland, was refused bail at the Special Criminal Court on Friday following his recent extradition from the United Kingdom. Mr Flynn faces charges relating to the January 2013 robbery of Lordship Credit Union in...
Musician tells court there is 'no escape from torture' after vicious assault
Eugene Hanratty Senior, aged 63, of Castleblayney Road, Crossmaglen, Armagh, was convicted by jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following trial of assault causing harm committed at Castleblayney, County Monaghan on 24 November 2012. The victim, a musician, delivered a...
Law does not require mandatory ban for careless drivers who caused death, appeal told
The Court of Appeal heard argument on whether the law mandates a driving ban for those convicted of careless driving causing death as a first offence. Colleen McCann, aged 27 with an address at Drumacon, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, was given a 12-month fully suspended sentence...
Former All-Ireland champ gets 10 years for ATM thefts with cross-border gang
Daniel O'Callaghan, a 32-year-old former All-Ireland club medallist from Crossmaglen, County Armagh, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Special Criminal Court following his conviction on sixteen offences related to a coordinated ATM theft operation. Justice...
17 testimonials handed in for cross-border criminal involved with notorious ATM gang
A man has been convicted at the Special Criminal Court following a trial relating to a series of ATM robberies across the border region. Daniel O'Callaghan, aged 31, of Crossmaglen, County Armagh, was found guilty on sixteen counts concerning thefts and attempted thefts at...
Notorious ATM theft gang get combined jail sentences of 19.5 years
Three Monaghan brothers have been sentenced to a combined 19 years and six months imprisonment at the Special Criminal Court for their roles in a cross-border ATM theft gang operating between 2018 and 2019. Gerard Duffy, aged 31, of Greagh, Loughnamore, received eight years and...