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Lack · October 10, 2025

Jail for man who groped teenage girl in supermarket

(Pictured: Defendant Jasmin Nasic. Photo: Collins) A man who groped a teenage girl in a supermarket in an “opportunistic and demeaning” act, has been jailed...

Castlebar · October 10, 2025 Also covered in Castlerea, Kiltimagh

Convicted Drug Dealer Avoids Jail After ‘Remarkable Turnaround’

A convicted drug-dealer has been given a fully-suspended sentence after a court heard he had made a remarkable turnaround' in his life and had trained towards...

Ballyjamesduff · October 09, 2025 Also covered in Mountnugent

Woman shot drug dealer and worked as 'unit' with boyfriend in double murder, State to argue

(File Picture: Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) by Alison O'Riordan A Dublin woman shot a drug dealer and worked "as a unit" with her boyfriend to kill him...

Lack · October 09, 2025

Bald tyres saw man lose control of car, causing serious injuries to another driver

By Sonya McLean & Eimear Dodd A man who lost control of his car and veered into another vehicle, causing serious injuries to the driver, told gardai that his...

Convoy · October 09, 2025

'Trusted lieutenant' in crime gang jailed for seven and a half years

By Claire Henry A man referred to as a “trusted lieutenant” in a crime gang has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. Dublin Circuit Criminal...

Leitrim · October 09, 2025

Leitrim GAA lead tributes to the late Br. Tony Dolan

Former Aughnahseelin & Leitrim footballer was former Minister General of Franciscan Brothers in Ireland and spent a life devoted to education and missionary...

Ballyjamesduff · October 08, 2025 Also covered in Mountnugent

Woman to go on trial accused of 2014 double murder

(File Picture: Ms Ruth Lawrence. Photo: Collins) A 45-year-old Dublin woman will go on trial tomorrow charged with the double murder of two men over a decade...

Donegal · October 08, 2025

Judge jails drugs transporter who has 'successfully rehabilitated'

Pictured: Judge Martin Nolan jailed the defendant after noting that his problems were "of his own creation". (Photo: Collins) By Sonya McLean A man who was...

Lack · October 07, 2025

Ex-Irish Rail stationmaster loses claim over handling of 'heated' exchange with boss

A veteran Irish Rail stationmaster who alleged he was forced to take early retirement because he never got an apology for what he called a “false” allegation...

Mohill · October 07, 2025

Mohill Parish bulletin 2025-10-07: Mass times, priest on holidays, Recollection Weekend

Fr. Séan takes holidays Oct 6-22 with Fr Sean on call for emergencies; weekday mass continues Mon/Tues/Thurs. Adults invited to Recollection Weekend on the...

Mohill · September 29, 2025

Adult faith retreat in Armagh this Halloween weekend; Mohill Historical Society talk Friday

A residential retreat on the Four Last Things runs Oct 31–Nov 2 at Tí Chulainn Centre in Armagh, led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP — early bird closes today. Also:...

Mohill · September 29, 2025

Faith retreat in Armagh this Halloween weekend, parish priest on holiday

A residential recollection weekend on the Four Last Things runs Oct 31–Nov 2 at Tí Chulainn Centre in Mullaghbawn, led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP. Early bird...

Mohill · September 29, 2025

Catholic retreat weekend on Four Last Things, Oct 31-Nov 2 at Mullaghbawn

Adults seeking deeper faith are invited to a residential recollection weekend led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP. Also: Mohill Historical Society hosts Paul...

Longford · September 24, 2025

Garda cocooning from Covid-19 says he was ordered back on the beat during spike

A veteran garda with severe asthma claims he was discriminated against by being ordered back on the beat against his doctor’s instructions at the height of a...

Drumshanbo · September 24, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Ballinamore

Leitrim PPN bulletin 23 Sept – see site for funding, training and events

This fortnight's bulletin covers local government resilience initiatives, a dementia-inclusive community celebration at Rainbow Ballroom on 1 Oct, and...

Lack · September 23, 2025

Security guard who said he was threatened with rape wins €7.5k

A security guard has won €7,500 in compensation after he told a tribunal that a manager at his job threatened him with anal rape last year. His former...

Mohill · September 22, 2025

Mohill Parish remembers Michael McGrath; Memory Walk Sunday for school students

The parish community gathers to remember Michael McGrath of Rooskeythompson. Also this Sunday: a Memory Walk at 1pm from the graveyard to honour all Mohill...

Lack · September 09, 2025

WRC rejects equality claim by UG academic over professorship bid

An academic who claimed she was unfairly turned down for a promotion because assessors “ignored” the impact of past discrimination on her career trajectory...

Mohill · September 09, 2025

Mohill Parish: Knock pilgrimage Sunday, Lough Derg retreat Sept 21, Fit Farmers programme starts

A diocesan pilgrimage to Knock departs Sunday morning with buses from Mohill, Aughavas and Cloone. The parish is also organising a Lough Derg retreat bus on...

Longford · September 08, 2025

Salesman wins claim over office 'culture' of derogatory language about Travellers

A salesman from the Travelling Community who was left “disheartened” and quit after he said he overheard the managing director of his new job making remarks...

Drumshanbo · September 08, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Ballinamore

Community training in Drumshanbo Thursday 18 Sept, Rape Crisis Centre opens in Carrick

Leitrim PPN hosts free Ideas Generation workshop for community groups on 18 September. Also: Sligo Rape Crisis Centre launches new outreach rooms in...

Carrick-On-Shannon · August 26, 2025 Also covered in Mohill, Manorhamilton

Choice Based Lettings Open for August 2026 in Leitrim

Leitrim County Council is accepting applications for Choice Based Lettings until August 8, 2026.

Drumshanbo · August 25, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Manorhamilton

Community group training Sept 18, SHORE project grants open until November 20

Free training for PPN members on fundraising and group challenges runs Thursday 7–9pm in Drumshanbo. Meanwhile, the SHORE project is accepting applications...

Drumshanbo · August 11, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Manorhamilton

Leitrim PPN board nominations close Wednesday 13 August

Three representative seats now open on the PPN Secretariat (board), plus a call for an Environment Rep on the SEC Monitoring Sub-Committee. Nominations close...

Lack · July 31, 2025

17-year-old raped a teen girl and sexually assaulted a 12-year-old

By Eimear Dodd A man who raped a teenage girl and engaged in a sexual act with a 12-year-old in separate incidents has been jailed for five and a half years....

Lack · July 31, 2025

Man's suspended sentence for sending explicit messages to teen is overturned after appeal

A man who received a fully suspended term for sending 2,500 sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old boy and having thousands of child abuse images has...

Lack · July 30, 2025

Five jailed for 'sadistic' and 'cruel' torture of young woman over false drug accusation

Picture: Natalie Ennis speaking outside court today after a judge jailed the men who imprisoned and tortured her (Photo: Collins) By Isabel Hayes and Eimear...

Lack · July 30, 2025

Mother and daughter moved to emergency accommodation following rape and assault

By Sonya McLean A woman and her daughter had to move into emergency accommodation because she was too afraid to continue to live in her home where her partner...

Springfield · July 30, 2025

Woman smashed Covid screen in pharmacy after row over expired prescription

A woman who smashed a protective Covid screen at a Tallaght pharmacy four years ago after being told her prescription was out of date has avoided jail,...

Lack · July 29, 2025

Galway man (72) jailed for sexual abuse of teenage girl 20 years ago

A 72-year-old Ardrahan man has been jailed for three years for the sexual abuse of a teenager nearly 20 years ago. Galway Circuit Criminal Court heard that...

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