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Sligo · May 21, 2026

Eamon Scanlon TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Passport Services

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the requirement for widowed or bereaved parents to resubmit death certificates and sworn...

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”.

Mayo · May 20, 2026

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

A High Court stay of proceedings has temporarily halted the dismissal of a Dublin-based garda convicted of assaulting his then-wife in County Mayo. Mr Justice...

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 pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the murder of his mother and attempted murder of his father following a violent attack...

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”.

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 18, 2026

Carrick Carnival road closures May 27-31: Quay and Moon River areas

Leitrim County Council is closing roads and car parks around Carrick on Shannon for the Carnival from May 27-31. Use Flynn's Field car park and the N4 for...

Ballinamore · May 18, 2026 Also covered in Carrigallen, Newtowngore

Cowboys & Heroes Festival road closures May 29-June 1: Drumcoura area

Roads around Drumcoura City will close from May 29-June 1 for the Cowboys & Heroes Music Festival. Emergency vehicles and park-and-ride buses will have access.

Leitrim · May 18, 2026

Tailteann Cup Rd 2 – fixture announcement

Our Senior footballers will play Carlow at home in round 2 of the Tailteann Cup. Tailteann Cup – Rd 2 | Leitrim Carlow | Sat, 23 – May, 5.30pm | Heartland...

Ballymahon · May 15, 2026

Cage fighter seeks to have murder conviction declared a miscarriage of justice

A Polish cage fighter serving a life sentence for the 2014 murder of a young man in County Roscommon has initiated fresh legal proceedings at the Court of...

Cavan · May 15, 2026

No jail for passenger who sexually assaulted Ryanair cabin crew member

A 31-year-old man from Killeshandra, County Cavan, has received a fully suspended two-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for sexually assaulting a...

Leitrim · May 15, 2026

Leitrim Council opens €500k scheme to buy vacant buildings for community spaces

Leitrim County Council is inviting community groups to propose vacant buildings or land for conversion into community spaces, with up to €500,000 in funding...

Carrick-On-Shannon · May 15, 2026

Carrick-on-Shannon Parks Project: Council seeks public input on 2026 plans

Leitrim County Council is launching a Part 8 consultation on a parks development project for Carrick-on-Shannon town centre.

Leitrim · May 15, 2026

Lory Meagher Cup rd 5 – Team Announcement

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Hurling panel has been named by manager Mike Wall for round 5 of the Lory Meagher Cup Best of luck to the team, Mike &...

Leitrim · May 15, 2026

Tailteann Cup Rd 1 Team Announcement

Team Announcement The Leitrim Senior Football team has been named by manager Steven Poacher for the opening fixture of the Tailteann Cup against Down. Best of...

Longford · May 14, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Health: Health Services

Asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently examine the processing times for cross border/Northern Ireland planned healthcare re-imbursement...

Leitrim · May 14, 2026 Also covered in Sligo

Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Common Agricultural Policy

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on negotiations in relation to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP,...

Donegal · May 14, 2026

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Fishing Industry

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will work with his ministerial colleagues and the relevant Departments to introduce a financial...

Longford · May 14, 2026 Also covered in Westmeath

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

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

Mayo · May 14, 2026

Alan Dillon TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage

Alan Dillon TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage”.

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