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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]”.

· May 26, 2026

Saoirse says heatwave coverage should show climate risk

On RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline, Saoirse argued that media coverage of hot weather leans too heavily on beach, ice-cream, and feel-good imagery while underplaying...

· May 26, 2026

Des pushes back on constant climate framing

On RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline, Des accepted that the climate is changing but argued people cannot live under constant alarm and that oil and gas are built into...

Ballinamore · May 25, 2026

Ballinamore Courthouse Complex Project Consultation 2026

Leitrim County Council is seeking public input on the Ballinamore Courthouse Complex Project in Carrick on Shannon.

Leitrim · May 24, 2026

Lory Meagher Cup Final

The Senior Hurlers will play Longford in the Lory Meagher Cup Final Sunday 31 st in Croke Park. Lory Meagher Cup – Final | Leitrim Longford | Sun, 31 – May...

Bray · May 24, 2026

Wicklow County Council recruiting school traffic wardens for Bray and Greystones

Wicklow County Council says it is seeking permanent, part-time and substitute school traffic wardens in the Bray and Greystones area, with applications listed...

Leitrim · May 22, 2026

Leitrim Team Announcement – Tailteann Cup Rd 2B

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for round 2 of the Tailteann Cup against Carlow. Best of luck to...

Sligo · May 21, 2026

Gill has CAB liability of €860k, bail application told

Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face a charge that he murdered gangland figure Robbie Lawlor, has been hit with a liability of more than...

Lack · May 21, 2026

Former teacher (81) gets 15 years for rape and abuse of teenage pupils

An 81-year-old former teacher has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of 97 sexual offences against four of his teenage pupils over...

Leitrim · May 21, 2026

Judge should have convicted drivers caught like 'fish in a barrel' in 'unjust speed zone'

by Paul Neilan The High Court has ruled that a judge erred when he refused to impose convictions on drivers caught speeding in what he deemed an "unjust speed...

Lack · May 21, 2026

Carlow man caught with €23k drugs in shed avoids jail

A Carlow man who agreed to hold over €20,000 of cannabis in a shed to feed his own addiction has been given a three-year suspended sentence. Colm Cody (41) of...

Leitrim · May 21, 2026

Major wind farm planned for South Leitrim: Public consultation open until July

A 10-turbine wind energy development is proposed across 13 townlands in South Leitrim. You can view details from May 21st and submit your views to An...

Castlebar · May 21, 2026 Also covered in Ballina

Paul Lawless TD asked the Minister for Transport: Rail Network

Asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the extended waiting times of up to 70 minutes at Manulla Junction for passengers on the...

Roscommon · May 21, 2026 Also covered in Galway

Michael Fitzmaurice TD asked the Minister for Climate: Energy Production

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment with Ireland relying on imports for over 80% of its energy needs in 2026, the way in which he...

Longford · May 21, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Middle East

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions she and her Department are taking to ensure the safety of the Irish citizens aboard the Global...

Leitrim · May 21, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Family Resource Centres

Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Family Resource Centres”.

Mayo · May 21, 2026

Dara Calleary TD spoke in the Dáil: Rural Schemes

Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Rural Schemes”.

Cavan · May 21, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

David Maxwell TD spoke in the Dáil: Vacant Properties

David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Vacant Properties”.

Cavan · May 21, 2026 Also covered in Monaghan

Brendan Smith TD spoke in the Dáil: Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Discussion

Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Discussion”.

Lack · May 20, 2026

Worker left jobless again when ex-employer refused to fill out reference form without explanation awarded €40k

A company which unfairly made a worker redundant, then lost her another job by refusing, without explanation, to fill out a reference questionnaire in time,...

Mayo · May 20, 2026 Also covered in Lack

High Court places stay on dismissal of garda who carried out 'terrifying, protracted assault' on then-wife

(File Picture: Trevor Bolger (L) Victim Margaret Loftus. Photo: Collins) by Paul Neilan The High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a...

Mayo · May 20, 2026

Keira Keogh TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Passport Services

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the training in place to support the Garda with applicants who wish to use passport paper forms; and if she...

Leitrim · May 20, 2026

Connacht U15 Title Comes to Leitrim and more handball updates

Connacht U15 Title Comes to Leitrim as Fenagh Hosts Finals Showpiece Fenagh was center stage in the Connacht handball world last weekend as the Leitrim club...

Leitrim · May 20, 2026

Adult Leagues and KC Motors Sponsorship Announcement

Leitrim GAA is very pleased to announce a new 5-year partnership with KC Motors as official sponsors of the County Football Leagues. This sponsorship...

Donegal · May 20, 2026

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD spoke in the Dáil: Potential New Working Age and Targeted Child Payments: Discussion

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Fianna Fáil, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Potential New Working Age and Targeted Child Payments: Discussion”.

Longford · May 20, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Engagement with RTÉ on Funding and Pensions

Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Engagement with RTÉ on Funding and Pensions”.

Ballyconnell · May 19, 2026 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon

'We never expected him to be grateful. But we never expected murder': man apologies to family for murdering mother and trying to murder father

A 33-year-old man has apologised to his family for murdering his own mother by stabbing her at least 14 times and attempting to murder his father in a vicious...

Leitrim · May 19, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a candidate applying for a post of responsibility, can offer evidence from outside their immediate school...

Donegal · May 19, 2026

Charles Ward TD spoke in the Dáil: Marine Protected Areas - International Best Practice: Discussion

Charles Ward TD (100% RDR, Donegal) contributed to the debate on “Marine Protected Areas - International Best Practice: Discussion”.

Lack · May 18, 2026

13.5 years for man who raped and abused two younger sisters

A man who raped and sexually abused his two younger sisters in their family home in Galway has been jailed for 13 and a half years. The 52-year-old man had...

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