Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Transport: Haulage Industry
Asked the Minister for Transport the approximate timeframe for the processing and payment of an application for a person (details supplied) under the road transporters support...
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08 Jul 2026 latest- politicsFrankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Transport: Haulage IndustrySligo
- courtsTrial of garda accused of rape and child cruelty in closing stagesSligo
- planningTo construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage and car portTubbercurry
- planningPlanning conditional: the construction of 2 no. new extensions, one to the west and one to the north...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: We, St. Michaels GAA Club, wish to apply for full planning permission...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning...Coolaney
- planningPlanning application received: Install new on site waste water treatment system to EPA 2021 standards...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: Retention of rear extension as constructed on site at Rathgran,...Coolaney
- planningPlanning application received: Planning permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage and...Easkey
- planningPlanning application received: The application will consist of planning permission to (1) Alter and...Tubbercurry
- planningPlanning application received: Change of use from derelict disused national school to residential...Geevagh
- politicsFrankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First StageSligo
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Trial of garda accused of rape and child cruelty in closing stages
By Declan Brennan and Eimear Dodd The trial of a garda accused of raping his wife and cruelty towards two of his daughters has reached closing stages. The 48-year-old man has...
Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage
Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage”.
Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the statement on “Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements”.
Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of maternity posts in Sligo University Hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Finance: Tax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost of increasing the VAT flat rate for farmers to 5.1%
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Trial of garda accused of rape and child cruelty in closing stages
By Declan Brennan and Eimear Dodd The trial of a garda accused of raping his wife and cruelty towards two of his daughters has reached closing stages. The 48-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to one count...
Summary on localnews.ie22 JunSligo man Barry Young wanted in NI for gangland murder of Robbie Lawlor
Sligo man Barry Young has appeared in court on foot of an arrest warrant from Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to face prosecution for the murder of gangland figure Robbie Lawlor six years ago. Young...
Summary on localnews.ie03 JunRobbie 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, has challenged his extradition, claiming he will...
Summary on localnews.ie21 MayGill has CAB liability of €860k, bail application told
Jonathan Gill, aged 44, faced a High Court bail hearing in connection with an extradition warrant issued by Northern Irish authorities. He is charged with murder in relation to the death of Robbie Lawlor on 4...
Summary on localnews.ie19 May'We never expected him to be grateful. But we never expected murder': man apologies to family for murdering mother and trying to murder fath
A man has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in an attack at their family home in Ballyconnell, County Cavan on 11 January 2025. The...
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To construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage and car port
Eirene Cullinane & Evan Hunt is seeking permission to construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage and car port, new Treatment system and percolation area, and all ancillary site development works at Tullycusheen,, Tubbercurry,, Co. Sligo. New Application.
Planning conditional: the construction of 2 no. new extensions, one to the west and one to the north elevation of the exis
Rory and Teresa Butler — Moneygold Grange Co. Sligo F91 FT86. the construction of 2 no. new extensions, one to the west and one to the north elevation of the exis...
Planning application received: We, St. Michaels GAA Club, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works: 1
St. Michaels GAA Club — St. Michaels GAA Club Kingsfort, Ballintogher Co. Sligo F91 AY05. We, St. Michaels GAA Club, wish to apply for full planning permission for the following works: 1...
Planning application received: (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning Permission for demolition of an exi
Brendan and Fergal Burns — Killoran North Coolaney Co. Sligo F56RF76. (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning Permission for demolition of an exi...
Planning application received: Install new on site waste water treatment system to EPA 2021 standards and to revise site boundaries
Anne Flatley — Doonycoy Templeboy Co Sligo F91 X9T8. Install new on site waste water treatment system to EPA 2021 standards and to revise site boundaries...
Planning application received: Retention of rear extension as constructed on site at Rathgran, Coolaney, Co. Sligo, F56X267
Rachel & Lovis Adams & Bussmann — Rathgran Coolaney Co. Sligo F56X267. Retention of rear extension as constructed on site at Rathgran, Coolaney, Co. Sligo, F56X267....
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Eamon Scanlon TD spoke in the Dáil: Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Eamon Scanlon TD (Fianna Fáil, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Minister of State at the...
Marian Harkin TD spoke in the Dáil: Third Level Education
Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Third Level Education”.
Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the backlog of appointments for endometriosis at Tallaght University Hospital, which are taking up to 12-14 months;...
Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Eamon Scanlon TD asked the Minister for Education: Special Educational Needs
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will issue regarding an SNA appeal for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Departmental Budgets
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to find the 1.3% levy imposed by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public...
Crime & Gardaí
215 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Sligo man Barry Young wanted in NI for gangland murder of Robbie Lawlor
Sligo man Barry Young has appeared in court on foot of an arrest warrant from Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to face prosecution for the murder of gangland figure Robbie...
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, has challenged his...
Gill has CAB liability of €860k, bail application told
Jonathan Gill, aged 44, faced a High Court bail hearing in connection with an extradition warrant issued by Northern Irish authorities. He is charged with murder in relation to...
Gill's lawyers served with documents covering 'every interaction' with State, court hears
Jonathan Gill, aged 44 and with an address in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in relation to an extradition warrant issued by Belfast Magistrates' Court. Mr Gill...
Extradition to UK would raise fair trial issues, lawyers for Gill say
Jonathan Gill, aged 44, with an address on the Malahide Road in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in relation to extradition proceedings initiated by authorities...
Renewed bid for senior counsel in Gill murder case
Jonathan Gill, aged 44 and with an address on the Malahide Road in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in connection with an extradition application by Northern...
GAA & Sport
10 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Ladies Junior Football Championship Match at SCTU Today
The TGCa Hárol Éireannad Ladies Junior Football Championships continue today with a match between Carlo and Sligo at SCTU from 2pm. The game will be broadcast on KCLR Plus via...
One change for Leitrim injured Gavin Reynolds ruled out for Galway clash in Connacht SFC Semi-Final
Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Ben Guckian replaced injured clubmate as Comer and Walsh named on bench for Galway Steven Poacher has named virtually an unchanged team from the side who...
THE LAST POINT: Leitrim’s ecstasy & agony in Sligo and Birr
THE LAST POINT Wouldn’t you just know it – the first time in my years with the Observer that Willie Donnellan and myself aren’t covering a Leitrim Men’s championship game on...
This is the sort of win people will remember for 20 years – Poacher
Connacht SFC reaction: Captain Ryan O’Rourke targets consistency after emotional victory over Sligo Emotions were running high and the celebrations on the Markievicz Park pitch...
Superb Leitrim shock Sligo for first Connacht SFC win over Yeatsmen since 2011
CONNACHT SFC: SLIGO 1-20 LEITRIM 3-15 Leitrim defeated Sligo in the Connacht Senior Championship for the first time since 2011, with a narrow win, in a gripping encounter in...
Ryan itching to get back into action as he eyes Leitrim performance against Sligo
Connacht SFC preview: Leitrim captain wants to see more consistency and resilience as they take on Sligo Righting the wrongs from the end of the League campaign and finding...
Community & Events
3 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Sligo Halftime Heroes Event Offers Family Fun and Football Competitions
Christie's Nearby in Sligo is hosting a family-friendly football event this Friday with spot prizes, goodie bags, and a jersey design competition. The event runs from 11 AM to 1...
Free Choir Concert at St Anne's Church – 18 June, 7:30pm
Ocean FM has announced a free choir concert featuring Louder Youth Worship and St Anne's Choir on Thursday 18 June at 7:30pm in St Anne's Church. Attendees are encouraged to make...
Tipperary Culture Night Grants Open for Local Events
Tipperary County Council is offering grants of up to €550 for free arts events during Culture Night on 18 September. Applications must be submitted by tomorrow at midday. Sligo...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Sligo
Ballymote
Home renovation and extension with temporary on-site accommodation
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Ballisodare
Planning application received: construction of single storey extensions to front of existing dwelling house with all ass
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Enniscrone
Planning conditional: for the construction of 3 no. detached dwelling houses together with provision for on site parking
11
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Rosses Point
Planning application received: new extension to east elevation and alterations to south elevation of existing dwelling
9
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Tubbercurry
To construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage and car port
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Strandhill
A separate independent residential unit (131.6sqm)
8
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Drumcliff
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND ASSOCIAT
8
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Collooney
Planning application received: The development will consist of the following: a) A subdivision of building Block 1 of a
5
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Easkey
Planning application received: Planning permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage and construct new si
5
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Geevagh
Planning application received: Change of use from derelict disused national school to residential dwelling including the
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Riverstown
Drugs defendant won't spend any more time in jail, despite undue leniency finding
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Coolaney
Planning application received: (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning Permission for demolition
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Mullaghmore
Planning conditional: the construction of 2 detached dwelling houses, new connection to the public foul sewer and all as
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Skreen
Retention for the existing 19.6m2 lean-to shed
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