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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026

Leitrim · July 24, 2026

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2026-C-006 Ballinamore Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Leitrim · July 24, 2026

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Drumkeerin Family Festival (Road Closure Proposal)

Leitrim · July 23, 2026

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Sliabh Liag murderers appeal convictions

Donegal · July 23, 2026

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Ex-garda seeks allowance for services to Irish-language communities

Donegal · July 23, 2026

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Planning application received: the proposed renovations to an existing single-storey dwelling house together with the construction

Longford · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: proposed development to existing three storey building formerly known as The Ulster Bank which is a

Longford · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: (a) retention & completion of existing dwelling for which planning permission was previously granted

Longford · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission for (i) construction of a new dwelling house and domestic garage, (ii) installation of wa

Roscommon · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission to construct extension to the Rooskey CLG Afterschool Building and ancillary site develop

Roscommon · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: Refurbishment to an existing one storey dwelling, to include all associated internal and external al

Roscommon · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: The proposed development consists of the demolition of an existing conservatory and the construction

Roscommon · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: hun mo Theach, mo Gharaiste agus mo Chóras Séarachais a choinneáil agus Cead Pleanála chun mo Chóras

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: for the construction of a 3 no. unit extension to a completed housing estate, comprising of the foll

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: chun Teach Cónaithe, Coras Séara-chais, Garáiste, agus gach obair laithreain ag teastáil a thógáil

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: chun Teach Cónaithe, Córas Séara-chais, Garáiste, agus gach obair láithreáin ag teastáil a thógáil

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: for the demolition of an existing extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and an existing out

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with wastewater treatment system and private ga

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: for the conversion of the attached garage to habitable space and change of roof pitch, installation

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: chun Teach Cónaithe, Córas Séara-chais agus Garáiste, chomh maith le gach obair eile a bhaineann lei

Galway · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: for • Retention of 2 no. domestic stores • Retention of 2 no. buildings in adjoining agricultural ya

Cavan · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: 1) to construct a slatted shed with underground storage tanks. 2) 2 no. walled silage bases and 3) c

Cavan · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: for the construction of a single storey pitched roof detached storage building, with a new vehicular

Cavan · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: for recovery and recycling of construction and demolition materials within a portion of an extant qu

Cavan · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: Rose & Martin Flynn are applying for full planning permission regarding the development at 21 Cortol

Monaghan · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: RETENTION as constructed Garage/Store/Stables. Changes made to previously granted Garage under plann

Westmeath · July 22, 2026

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Planning application received: the renovation and extension of my existing dwellinghouse, including demolition of porch and interio

Leitrim · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: 1) Demolition of Existing Barn, 2)Construction of Bungalow Dwelling, 3) Effluent Treatment System, 4

Leitrim · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: As-built previously Approved bungalow dwelling and detached garage (previously approved under planni

Leitrim · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: the proposed conversion of existing first floor level habitable accommodation unit into 2 no. studio

Longford · July 21, 2026

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Refurbishment and single-storey extension to existing dwelling

Longford · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and

Roscommon · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission for construction of a dwelling house, on site wastewater treatment system, access onto th

Roscommon · July 21, 2026

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Planning refused: Permission for the following: (a) demolition works to an existing dwelling house including demolitio

Roscommon · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: Permission to: 1. Demolish an existing porch to the front and an adjoining shed to the side of the e

Roscommon · July 21, 2026

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Historic Post Office becomes 8-bed hostel with café

Roscommon · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: Construct a single-story dwelling house of overall floor area 230sq.m. The application includes all

Mayo · July 21, 2026

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Prisoner spared further jail time for e-scooter theft

Mayo · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: for the construction of a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, proprietary treatment system & percolation

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for Curragh and Small Boat Workshop, with associated access and site services; retention permission

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: for a change of dwelling house design from that previously permitted under planning permission ref.

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for the construction of an extension to existing dwelling house and all associated works

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for the construction of an extension to an existing dwellinghouse & associated site works

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for the demolition of an existing shed and for the construction of a new extension to the rear of th

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for the construction of an extension to existing dwelling house & all associated works

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: of a dwelling house as constructed and permission is being sought for extension and alterations to t

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for a new dwelling house with integrated domestic garage at ground level, domestic shed, site entran

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: of; (a) the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (b) cons

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for;1) retention to decommission existing dysfunctional wastewater treatment and disposal system, 2)

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: for 1.demolition of the existing substandard dwelling house. 2. Construction and increasing the set

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: to erect dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter and all asso

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: sought to erect dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and a

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: of; a) existing dwelling house and b) change of use from partially constructed dwelling house to a s

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: of a dwelling house and garage on a site with revised site boundaries, provision of a 'granny flat'/

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: for the construction of an extension and make alterations to the existing community center and all a

Galway · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: 1) To construct a Slatted shed with underground storage tanks and attaching onto existing slatted sh

Cavan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: for a 10-year planning permission for works to upgrade the Kingscourt Wastewater Treatment Plant (Ww

Cavan · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: for 1) Alterations to previously granted Planning Ref. No. 8011907 including Revised dwelling locati

Cavan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission to construct a bungalow type dwelling house (with liveable attic space), together with p

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission to remove & rebuild the existing bungalow roof. New roof to have an increased pitch & inc

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: Permission to erect a single-storey dwelling house, packaged wastewater treatment system/mounded pol

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: planning permission sought for the construction of new single storey extensions to side & front of e

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission for a development which will consist of the extension of existing juvenile playing field

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission for revised house plans from those granted under current planning permission ref 23/65,

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission for the construction of new single storey extensions to side & front of existing single s

Monaghan · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: The upgrade and extension of the existing Curry Wastewater Pumping Station: 1. Alterations to the

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: for construction of detached domestic garage with all associated site works

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: The Retention of ground floor bedroom converted from domestic garage

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: proposal consisting of a new residential development that includes 51 new dwelling units, comprising

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED ELEVATIO

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning refused: Permission for 1.Construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling split level dwelling

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning application received: Planning Permission to decommission the existing Septic tank and percolation area on site and instal

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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Planning conditional: Proposed construction of a new single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling house and el

Sligo · July 21, 2026

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