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Donagh · June 04, 2026

State appeals fully suspended sentence handed to mentally ill woman who harassed same man for 20 years

The State has appealed the fully suspended sentence handed to a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with schizophrenia who was convicted of her fourth offence against...

Lack · June 04, 2026

Personal trainer at female-only gym jailed for assaulting girlfriend

By Fiona Ferguson & Claire Henry A personal trainer at a female-only gym has been jailed for two years and two months for assaulting his then-girlfriend. John...

Lack · June 03, 2026

Family 'severely divided' by son's 'brutal' killing of allegedly abusive mother, court hears

A family member of a woman who was "brutally killed" by her son has told the Central Criminal Court that it felt as if the deceased been the one on trial,...

Monaghan · June 03, 2026

Volunteer ousted after warning Church authorities of 'rogues' peddling 'fake relics', tribunal hears

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...

Donagh · June 03, 2026

Indian student who sexually assaulted woman and masturbated in public just weeks after arriving in Ireland is jailed

An Indian business student who sexually assaulted a woman and "brazenly" masturbated in front of two others just weeks after arriving in Ireland has been...

Sligo · June 03, 2026

Robbie Lawlor murder accused argues UK trial would breach his rights

(File Picture: Mr Jonathan Gill. Photo: Collins) Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face a charge of murdering gangland figure Robbie Lawlor,...

Ballyconnell · June 02, 2026

'A shocking, shocking tragedy': man must first serve six-year term for trying to murder father before starting life sentence for murdering mother, judge rules

(Pictured: Sentencing judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt. Photo: Collins) A Cavan man must serve a six-year prison sentence for trying to murder his father before...

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

Road Closure on R209 Keshcarrigan to Fenagh Road 29 June to 17 July 2026

The R209 Keshcarrigan to Fenagh Road will be closed from 29 June to 17 July 2026 for water mains work.

Leitrim · June 01, 2026

Water Safety Advice for June Bank Holiday Weekend in Leitrim

Water safety groups urge caution as cold water risks increase during the June Bank Holiday in Leitrim.

Leitrim · June 01, 2026

Tailteann Cup – Round 3

Our Senior footballers will play Wexford at home in round 3 of the Tailteann Cup. Tailteann Cup – Rd 3 | Leitrim Wexford | Sat, 6 – Jun, 2pm | Heartland...

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”.

Mayo · May 28, 2026

Keira Keogh TD spoke in the Dáil: Business of Joint Committee

Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Business of Joint Committee”.

Ballindine · May 27, 2026

Paul Lawless TD asked the Minister for Transport: Road Traffic Accidents

Asked the Minister for Transport for a record of all reported accidents, collisions, or safety incidents that have occurred at or in the vicinity of the...

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...

Donegal · May 27, 2026

Charlie McConalogue TD spoke in the Dáil: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Charlie McConalogue TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture,...

Leitrim · May 27, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland

Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland”.

Mayo · May 27, 2026

Paul Lawless TD spoke in the Dáil: Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland

Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland”.

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”.

· May 27, 2026

Fergal Brown told Liveline how schools responded to threatening emails

On RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline, Fergal Brown said that his school checked its emails, contacted gardaí, and spoke with senior staff and board management after...

· May 27, 2026

Aine told Liveline school closure messages left parents scrambling

On RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline, Aine said that school closure messages caused confusion for parents, with some children already arriving before families were told...

· May 27, 2026

Denise told Liveline school closures caused mayhem for self-employed parents

On RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline, Denise said that the school closure disruption caused anxiety and practical mayhem at home because both she and her husband are...

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...

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