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Ronan Boyd has been given the green light to reshape farmland at Binmore, Castleblaney by raising ground levels with imported soil and stone. Once the work is done, the land will be covered with topsoil and reseeded with grass.
Sinead Murphy has been given the go-ahead to build a storage shed at Lagan, Castleblayney for keeping machinery and cattle feed. The shed will have access to the public road through an existing entrance, along with related site works.
Robert Irwin has been given the go-ahead to expand and upgrade his house in Connabury, Castleblayney. The work includes adding a single-storey extension, converting the attic space, adding dormer windows and rooflights, building a detached garage, and making changes to the front gates and piers.
Richard McChesney has been given the go-ahead to build a turkey rearing house at Derryarrilly near Castleblayney, along with supporting structures like a meal storage bin and an underground washings tank. The new facility will use an existing shared private access lane to the site.
David McMahon and Arlene Leonard have been given the go-ahead to build a new two-storey, split-level house at Annahale, Castleblayney. The development includes a new entrance to the site and a connection to mains sewer, along with associated groundworks.
Paul Gildernew is looking to build two new homes on separate plots of land near Castleblayney. Each development will include a two-storey detached house, a garage, a new entrance off the public road, and a waste water treatment system.
Brendan Tavey wants to build a one-and-a-half storey house at Dooraa near Castleblayney, along with a garage, wastewater treatment system, and entrance walls. The application is still being processed by Monaghan County Council.
Thomas Coleen Ryan is planning to extend and redesign his two-storey house in Lackagh, Castleblayney. The work includes knocking down an existing sunroom and building new single and two-storey extensions on the side and rear, plus a new garage. He's also replacing the front porch's pitched roof with a flat one.
Gerard Coleman wants to build a single-storey garage at his home on Church Heath in Castleblayney. It's a straightforward domestic garage with all the necessary associated works. The application has just been submitted and is now being assessed by Monaghan County Council.
Priyanka Nilkam and James Mohan want to build a 1.5 storey detached house at Mullaghanee, Castleblayney, along with a garage, treatment plant, and percolation area for wastewater. It's a new residential development on the site with all the associated groundworks needed.
We don't have enough information about this planning application to give you a proper summary. The council records for application 25107 are missing key details like the site address, what's being proposed, and who's applying. You might want to contact Monaghan County Council directly to find out what this application is about.
Aleksands Gorniks has been given the green light to add a single storey extension to the side and rear of their home in Maghernakill, Castleblayney. The council approved the plan with conditions on 1 May 2026, and the work includes all the necessary site preparations.
Thomas Amy Conly has been given the go-ahead to finish building a detached garage at their home in Dunfelimy, near Castleblayney. The garage was originally approved back in 1983, and this new permission allows them to complete the work and finish all the related site works.
Astoria Care has been given the go-ahead to add a single-storey extension to a house in Annalittin, Castleblayney, along with some alterations to the existing building. The decision came through in May 2026, though there are conditions attached to the approval.
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.
Philomena McShane wants to build a new entrance to her home at Monagor in Castleblayney, including new gates and entrance piers. The work will also involve general site improvements around the entrance area.
Klaine Childcare Limited wants to turn a commercial unit at Drumillard Retail Park in Castleblayney into a childcare facility. The plan includes rearranging the inside of the building, creating an outdoor play area, and putting up signage.
Eugene 'Nudy' Duffy, a beloved figure in Monaghan GAA and long-time co-commentator for Shannonside FM and Northern Sound, has passed away at age 67. Nudy was renowned for his passionate commentary, deep knowledge of the game, and his ability to bring communities together through his work covering Monaghan football. He was part of the 1988 Monaghan team that last won the Ulster Cup before the recent 2013 victory he helped commentate on.
Eugene 'Nudy' Nudy, a revered GAA commentator and former player for Castleblayney, has passed away aged 67. Nudy was a beloved fixture on Shannonside FM and Northern Sound for decades, known for his passionate and community-focused commentary on Monaghan GAA matches. He was celebrated for his ability to bring people together and his deep knowledge of local parish connections.
Cases and rulings mentioning Castleblayney from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
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 agai
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 arg
(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 ps
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 Fit
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), wit
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 def
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
(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
(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
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 Micha
(File Picture: Daniel O'Callaghan. Credit: Collins) A former All-Ireland winner who stole an "eye-watering" sum of money as part of a cross-border gang that used stolen diggers to pull ATMs from walls has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction after challenging the identifica
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-mont
One of three Monaghan brothers who were part of a notorious cross-Border gang that stole an "eye-watering" amount of money from ATMS has failed in an appeal against his jail sentence. The three had all pleaded guilty at the Special Criminal Court last year to being part of a gang
(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
Gardai who travelled to the United States to interview James Flynn, who was wanted in connection with the Lordship Credit Union robbery, were instead met by his father who told them "the boys are gone, you will never get them", the Special Criminal Court has heard. Mr Flynn (31),
The victim of what he termed “a pre-meditated and vicious assault” ten years ago has said that there is “no escape from the torture” he continues to suffer both physically and mentally. Martin McAllister was reading his victim impact statement in the sentencing of Eugene Hanratty
The law does not require a mandatory driving ban for those convicted of careless driving causing death as a first offence, and a sentencing judge has discretion on the matter, the Court of Appeal has heard. The court is hearing an appeal brought by Colleen McCann, who is original
(Pictured: Daniel O'Callaghan. Photo: Collins) A former All-Ireland club winner who stole an "eye-watering" sum of money while he was a member of a cross-border gang that used stolen diggers to pull ATMs from walls has been jailed for 10 years by the Special Criminal Court. Ms Ju
(Pictured: Daniel O'Callaghan. Photo: Collins) Seventeen testimonials were handed in to the Special Criminal Court today on behalf of a cross-border criminal who was involved with a notorious gang that stole hundreds of thousands of Euro using stolen diggers to pull ATMs from wal
Three Monaghan brothers who were part of a destructive ATM cross-Border gang that stole an "eye-watering" amount of money have received combined jail sentences of 19-and-a-half years at the Special Criminal Court today. The three had all pleaded guilty to being part of a gang tha