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Leitrim · June 01, 2026

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The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI issues water safety advice ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, Water...

Fenagh · June 01, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Keshcarrigan

Temporary Road Closures

Roads Act 1993 / Temporary Closing of Roads In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, and...

Roscommon · May 28, 2026 Also covered in Ballinasloe

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Public Expenditure: Flood Relief Schemes

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Ballinasloe flood relief scheme; the...

Cavan · May 28, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Cathy Bennett TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the ongoing discussions in relation to pay parity and pensions for caretakers and...

Donegal · May 28, 2026

Pearse Doherty TD asked the Minister for Finance: Departmental Appointments

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of meetings since 2020 he and his officials had with a company (details supplied) in relation to EU...

Donegal · May 28, 2026

Pearse Doherty TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Pearse Doherty TD (Sinn Féin, Donegal) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.

Mayo · May 28, 2026

Rose Conway-Walsh TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage

Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Educational Disadvantage”.

Cavan · May 28, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Cathy Bennett TD spoke in the Dáil: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024

Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the statement on “Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024”.

Cavan · May 27, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Matt Carthy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Legislative Reviews

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to review the operation of the Private Securities Act 2004; to examine the operation of...

Longford · May 27, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: An Garda Síochána

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will address a number of concerns with regard to Garda Reserve operations; and if he will...

Leitrim · May 27, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Transport: Pension Provisions

Asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update and a timeline for the payment of the pension increase for CIÉ pensioners; and if he will make a...

Leitrim · May 27, 2026

Handball News

Kane Sisters Lead Leitrim Medal Charge Handballers impress with gold, silver and bronze at Community Games national finals Leitrim’s exceptionally talented...

Longford · May 27, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage

Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee Stage”.

Galway · May 26, 2026

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Defence: Defence Forces

Asked the Minister for Defence the rationale behind the Defence Forces policy whereby serving personnel are required to discharge and re-enlist in order to...

Roscommon · May 26, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Claire Kerrane TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]

Claire Kerrane TD (Sinn Féin, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]”.

Dublin · May 26, 2026

By‑election results: Social Democrats surge, Fianna Fáil suffers worst result

In the latest by‑elections, Seán Kyne won Galway West for Sinn Féin and Daniel Ennis secured Dublin Central for the Social Democrats, boosting the party to 12...

Mayo · May 26, 2026

Mayo TD urges services be added to new Occupied Territories Bill

Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway Walsh criticised the cabinet’s version of the Occupied Territories Bill for banning only goods from illegal Israeli settlements,...

Galway · May 26, 2026

Sean Cain takes seat in Dublin after Galway West by‑election win

The newly elected TD for Galway West, Sean Cain, arrived at Leinster House for his first day in the Dáil following his by‑election victory. He will join...

Ballinasloe · May 26, 2026

Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne Wins Galway West By‑Election

Fine Gael candidate Seán Kyne secured a seat in the Galway West by‑election, defeating independent Noel Thomas. The result marks a setback for Fianna Fáil and...

Mayo · May 26, 2026

Mayo County Council to Request PPS Numbers for Electoral Register Update

Mayo County Council has announced it will collect PPS numbers and dates of birth from voters as part of a national effort to improve the accuracy of the...

Dublin · May 26, 2026

FAI to play fixtures amid protest over Israeli FA suspension request

The FAI General Assembly reportedly proposed a motion in November 2025 to ask UEFA to suspend the Israeli Football Association, but the association says it...

· May 26, 2026

Justice Minister to Phase Out Ukrainian Accommodation by 2027

A radio bulletin reported that the Justice Minister plans to withdraw state‑contracted commercial accommodation for Ukrainian refugees by March 2027, with a...

French Park · May 26, 2026

Roscommon Council debates 11‑turbine wind farm near Ballinagar and French Park

Shannonside FM reported that Roscommon County Council is considering a wind farm with 11 turbines near Ballinagar and French Park, amid local concerns over...

Dublin · May 26, 2026

Leinster House Protest Over FAI’s Israel Matches

Dozens gathered outside Leinster House to protest the Football Association of Ireland’s decision to play Israel in the UEFA Nations League. The protest,...

Roscommon · May 26, 2026

Roscommon Council Marks One Year Since Councillor Holland’s Co‑optation

Councillor Michael Holland reflected on a busy first year on Roscommon County Council, following his co‑optation after the death of Councillor Anthony...

Limerick · May 26, 2026

Heatwave Warning Issued for Eight Irish Counties Amid Occupied Territories Bill Debate

Met Éireann has issued a yellow heat warning for eight counties, forecasting temperatures up to 30°C and record-breaking heat. Meanwhile, Labour’s Duncan...

· May 26, 2026

Cabinet Approves Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlements, Justice Minister Plans Ukraine Accommodation

Ireland's Cabinet has approved legislation banning the trade of goods with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee...

Athenry · May 26, 2026 Also covered in Oranmore

Cabinet Approves Occupy Territories Bill, Galway Council Boosts Housing Loan

The Irish cabinet approved a new Occupy Territories Bill banning imports from Israeli settlements, sparking debate over services inclusion. Meanwhile, Galway...

Galway · May 26, 2026

Seán Kyne and Daniel Ennis Win By‑Elections, Boosting Social Democrats

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Kyne reclaimed a seat in Galway West, while Daniel Ennis won Dublin Central for the Social Democrats. The result lifts the Social Democrats...

Dublin · May 26, 2026

Fianna Fáil's modest results in Dublin Central and Galway West

Fianna Fáil secured just over 1,000 first preference votes in Dublin Central and 8.8% of the vote in Galway West, according to Clare FM. TD Fiona Cahill said...

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