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Donegal · July 08, 2026

'Shame on you' - rapist refuses to accept jury verdict

By Fiona Ferguson A predator who refuses to accept his convictions for the rape and indecent assault of a child turned to his victim in court today and told...

Sligo · July 06, 2026

Trial of garda accused of rape and child cruelty in closing stages

By Declan Brennan and Eimear Dodd The trial of a garda accused of raping his wife and cruelty towards two of his daughters has reached closing stages. The...

Glenties · July 06, 2026

Duffy defence lawyers 'disappointed' after further delays with Donaldson book of evidence

Lawyers for a man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead 20 years ago after he was exposed as an MI5...

Donegal · July 06, 2026

Man who abused sisters in 1970s gets anonymity over 'culpable delay' in prosecution

A High Court judge has ordered that a man who raped one sister and abused another in the 1970s cannot be identified, despite the wishes of his victims to...

Ballaghaderreen · July 06, 2026 Also covered in Ballyconnell, Ballymahon, Carrick-on-Shannon

Court refuses to reduce sentence for brothel keeper caught with child abuse material

By Fiona Magennis A Brazilian brothel-keeper who ran a network across rural Ireland, laundered �800,000 of the proceeds in various bank accounts and was found...

Leitrim · July 06, 2026

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...

Carrick-On-Shannon · July 06, 2026 Also covered in Manorhamilton

Choice Based Lettings

Choice Based Letting (CBL) is a method used to help provide people on Leitrim County Council’s Social Housing Support Waiting List express an interest in...

Leitrim · July 04, 2026

Presentation of Leitrim Supporters Club Draw prizes

Pictured is Leitrim GAA Chairperson Declan Bohan and members of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Committee presenting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes to the...

Leitrim Village · July 03, 2026 Also covered in Mohill

Couple who fled Ukraine war caught laundering �380k

A couple who fled here after the invasion of Ukraine were caught by gardai with �380,000 in crime cash in the back of their car, a court has heard. Ihor...

Ballymahon · July 03, 2026

Cage fighter convicted of Shannon murder gets hearing date for miscarriage of justice application

By Fiona Magennis The Court of Appeal has set a date in December to hear an application by a Polish cage fighter who is seeking to have his conviction for the...

Convoy · July 03, 2026

'Far from peripheral' - Regency getaway drivers fail to have sentences reduced

(Pictured: Paul Murphy (L) and Jason Bonney (R) prior to their convictions for acting as getaway drivers following fatal gun attack Pic: Collins) By Fiona...

Glenties · July 03, 2026

Ex-CEO of Inland Fisheries faced disciplinary action after finding he sent interview questions to job candidate, tribunal told

The ousted former CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland faced disciplinary action after an internal probe found he gave "inappropriate assistance" to a staff member...

Charlestown · July 02, 2026

Jury views CCTV of man who was fatally stabbed running from house

A murder trial jury has watched CCTV footage of the moment a man who was fatally stabbed ran from a house in north Dublin clutching his chest, followed by the...

Roscommon · July 02, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Martin Daly TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Martin Daly TD (Fianna Fáil, Roscommon-Galway) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.

Leitrim · July 02, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage

Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage”.

Mayo · July 02, 2026

Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage

Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage”.

Cavan · July 02, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Brendan Smith TD spoke in the Dáil: Further and Higher Education

Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the question on “Further and Higher Education”.

Glenties · July 01, 2026

Ex-IFI CEO says he was left on brink of suicide after alleged political interference with internal probe

The former CEO of a State agency has told a tribunal he contemplated suicide after his bosses allegedly pressured him to quit following what he says were...

Longford · July 01, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Residency Permits

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure stamp 4 IRP renewal (details supplied) is issued without further delay.

Longford · July 01, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]

Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]”.

Leitrim · July 01, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements

Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the statement on “Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements”.

Cavan · July 01, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Matt Carthy TD spoke in the Dáil: Legal Aid

Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the question on “Legal Aid”.

Longford · July 01, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)

Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026:...

Strokestown · June 30, 2026

Strokestown assault conviction overturned by High Court

by Paul Neilan A former Garda who was found guilty of assaulting a security man during the Strokestown repossession case in in 2018 has had his conviction...

Cavan · June 30, 2026

'Wouldn’t be out of place in a Tarantino movie': Lunney kidnappers challenge sentences for 'animalistic' torture and abduction

(File Picture: Darren Redmond (L) & Alan Harte (R). Photo: Collins) Three men who abducted Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney, subjected him to...

Leitrim · June 30, 2026

Doiciméid Ghaeilge

Acht na mBóithre, 1993 / Bóithre a Dhúnadh go Sealadach De réir fhorálacha Alt 75 den Acht thuasluaite agus Airteagal 12 de Rialacháin na mBóithre, 1994, agus...

Leitrim · June 30, 2026

News

The National Severe Weather & Flooding Coordination Group met with key stakeholders this morning to review and prepare for the weather conditions that are...

Sligo · June 30, 2026

Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Staff

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of maternity posts in Sligo University Hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement...

Roscommon · June 30, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Martin Daly TD asked the Minister for Taoiseach: Cabinet Committees

Asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet.

Convoy · June 29, 2026

Regency getaway drivers say prison sentences were too high

(File Picture: Paul Murphy & Jason Bonney. Photo: Collins) Two getaway drivers in the Regency Hotel attack, during which Kinahan Cartel member David Byrne was...

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