Ballisodare
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News
Accused admits helping IRA transport mortar
Sligo men to stand trial accused of IRA membership
IRA accused granted bail
Two men charged with IRA membership
Planning
Planning decision made: 2660307
Lugawarry, Ballisodare, Co Sligo F91 ED39 THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED EXTENSION, ALONG WITH ASSOCIA...
Planning conditional: THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED EXTENSION, ALONG WITH ASSOCIA
Planning conditional: construction of single storey extensions to front of existing dwelling house with all associated sit
Planning refused: Permission for 1.Construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling split level dwelling
Planning conditional: (a) Retain Existing Dwelling House as built on site (b) Amend site boundaries, previously granted Pl
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07 Sep 2026 latest- planningPlanning conditional: THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED EXTENSION,...
- planningPlanning conditional: construction of single storey extensions to front of existing dwelling house with all...
- planningPlanning refused: Permission for 1.Construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling split...
- planningPlanning conditional: (a) Retain Existing Dwelling House as built on site (b) Amend site boundaries,...
- planningDemolish an existing rear extension
- planningPlanning conditional: works to a Protected Structure No CDP 278 the thatch cottage consisting of replacement...
- planningChange of use of first floor of newly constructed extension
- planningThe development will consist of THE PERMISSION TO RETAIN A PREVIOUS EXTENSION 61.5m2
- planningConstruct a dwelling house, domestic garage, install effluent treatment system and
- planningNew house and garage with wastewater system at Kilboglashy, Ballysadare
- courtsMan who transported training mortar in child's backpack avoids jail
- courtsCourt convicts man over training mortar find
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Planning conditional: THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED EXTENSION, ALONG WITH ASSOCIA
Olga Farry — Lugawarry, Ballisodare, Co Sligo F91 ED39. THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED EXTENSION, ALONG WITH ASSOCIA...
Olga Farry
File ref: 2660307 · Sligo County Council
07 Sep 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Crime & Courts
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Man who transported training mortar in child's backpack avoids jail
(Pictured: Damhan McFadden. Credit: Collins) A Sligo man who helped the IRA by transporting an inert training mortar has avoided a jail sentence after he undertook to “stay away” from people who support and are involved in “violent republicanism". Presiding judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt said father-of-
Courts News Ireland report
18 Feb 2019 · Courts News Ireland
Court convicts man over training mortar find
A man has been convicted of membership of an unlawful organisation by the Special Criminal Court following a trial in Dublin. Julian Flohr, aged 37, of Rusheen Ard, Caltragh, Sligo, was found guilty of the charge relating to 14 August 2016. Evidence presented to the three-judge court established that Flohr was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by gardaí in the Dromahair area of County Leitrim. A training mortar was…
Courts News Ireland report
25 Jan 2019 · Courts News Ireland
Accused admits helping IRA transport mortar
(Pictured: Damhan McFadden. Credit: Collins) A Sligo man who was on trial accused of IRA membership has pleaded guilty before the non-jury Special Criminal Court to helping an unlawful organisation by transporting a training mortar. Damhan McFadden (29), of Kilmacowen, Ballysadare in Sligo, pleaded
Courts News Ireland report
28 Nov 2018 · Courts News Ireland
"Stop and search" of IRA accused unlawful, defence argue
Two men from County Sligo have had their vehicle stop and search challenged as unlawful at the Special Criminal Court. Julian Flohr, aged 37, of Rusheen Ard, Caltragh, and Damhan McFadden, aged 29, of Kilmacowen, Ballysadare, face charges of membership of an unlawful organisation on 14 August 2016. A mortar round was recovered from their vehicle near Dromahair in County Leitrim. During a voir dire hearing, defence…
Courts News Ireland report
19 Nov 2018 · Courts News Ireland
Mortar round found inside "Spiderman" backpack, IRA trial hears
Two men from County Sligo are on trial at the Special Criminal Court charged with membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army. Julian Flohr, aged 37, of Caltragh, and Damhan McFadden, aged 29, of Ballysodare, were arrested on 14 August 2016 following the discovery of a mortar round in a children's backpack during a vehicle search in the Dromahair area of County Leitrim. The…
Courts News Ireland report
15 Nov 2018 · Courts News Ireland
Sligo men to stand trial accused of IRA membership
Two Sligo men will face trial next year at the Special Criminal Court for alleged IRA membership. Damhan McFadden (27) of Kilmacowen, Ballysadare and Julian Flohr (35) of Rusheen Ard, Caltra, both in County Sligo, are charged with membership of an unlawful organisation, styling itself the Irish Repu
Courts News Ireland report
25 Jan 2017 · Courts News Ireland
IRA accused granted bail
Two Sligo men accused of IRA membership have been granted bail by the Special Criminal Court today. The men, arrested in Co Leitrim by local gardai as part of an operation targeting dissident republican activity, were charged earlier this month before an out-of-term sitting of the non-jury court. Da
Courts News Ireland report
25 Aug 2016 · Courts News Ireland
Two men charged with IRA membership
Two Sligo men have appeared at an out-of-term sitting of the Special Criminal Court charged with membership of the IRA. Damhan McFadden (27) of Kilmacowen, Ballysadare and Julian Flohr (35) of Rusheen Ard, Caltra, both in County Sligo, were charged with membership of an unlawful organisation, stylin
Courts News Ireland report
16 Aug 2016 · Courts News Ireland
Planning
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Planning conditional: construction of single storey extensions to front of existing dwelling house with all associated sit
Frank & Deirdre Magee — 22 Stella Maris, Kilboglashy, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo. construction of single storey extensions to front of existing dwelling house with all associated sit...
Frank & Deirdre Magee
File ref: 2660237 · Sligo County Council
29 Jul 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Planning refused: Permission for 1.Construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling split level dwelling
Cathal O'Connor — Knoxspark, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo. Permission for 1.Construction of a part single storey, part two storey dwelling split level dwelling...
Cathal O'Connor
File ref: 2660105 · Sligo County Council
21 Jul 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: (a) Retain Existing Dwelling House as built on site (b) Amend site boundaries, previously granted Pl
Brian Hunter and Lisa Coghlan — Carrowkeel Ballisodare Co Sligo F91 XE7P. (a) Retain Existing Dwelling House as built on site (b) Amend site boundaries, previously granted Pl...
Brian Hunter and Lisa Coghlan
File ref: 2660207 · Sligo County Council
15 Jul 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Demolish an existing rear extension
Naomi and Mark Archer is seeking permission to Demolish an existing rear extension, construct a single storey rear extension and a single storey front porch. Permission is also sought for alterations to the dwelling, associated site works and for retention of the existing domestic garage at 29 Stella Maris,, Ballisodare,, Co. Sligo,, F91 H6F3. New Application.
Naomi and Mark Archer
File ref: 2660169 · Sligo County Council
12 Jun 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: works to a Protected Structure No CDP 278 the thatch cottage consisting of replacement of rear slate
Martina & Paddy O'Reilly — Lisduff Ballisodare Co. Sligo. works to a Protected Structure No CDP 278 the thatch cottage consisting of replacement of rear slate...
Martina & Paddy O'Reilly
File ref: 261 · Sligo County Council
09 Jun 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Change of use of first floor of newly constructed extension
Salus Beauty Ltd is seeking permission to Change of use of first floor of newly constructed extension, previously granted permission for use as storage area under PL 23/60051 for use as short stay residential letting with associated works all at Main St, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, F91 PX78. New Application.
Salus Beauty Ltd
File ref: 2660159 · Sligo County Council
04 Jun 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
The development will consist of THE PERMISSION TO RETAIN A PREVIOUS EXTENSION 61.5m2
Olga Farry is seeking permission The development will consist of THE PERMISSION TO RETAIN A PREVIOUS EXTENSION 61.5m2 at Lugawarry, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, F91 ED39. New Application.
Olga Farry
File ref: 2660146 · Sligo County Council
02 Jun 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, install effluent treatment system and
Kate McGurran is seeking permission to Construct a dwelling house, domestic garage, install effluent treatment system and percolation area, together with all associated ancillary site works at Stonehall or Carrownageeragh,, Ballisodare,, Co. Sligo. Conditional decision on 12/05/2026.
Kate McGurran
File ref: 2660062 · Sligo County Council
12 May 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
New house and garage with wastewater system at Kilboglashy, Ballysadare
Brendan Burke and Sharon Gormley have been granted permission to build a new house and garage at Kilboglashy near Ballysadare. The development will include a domestic garage, a new entrance by the boundary wall, and an on-site wastewater treatment system to handle sewage.
Brendan Burke & Sharon Gormley
File ref: 2660094 · Sligo County Council
28 Apr 2026 · Sligo County Council (Planning)
Court Reports
Cases and rulings mentioning Ballisodare from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Woman left paralysed speaks of relief after driver fails in bid to restore license
A woman left paralysed following a high-speed car crash near Ballisodare in 2010 has expressed relief after the Court of Appeal rejected the driver's second attempt to restore his licence. Martin Kearney of Castlefield Manor, Ballina, Co Mayo was jailed for four years in 2012...
Man who transported training mortar in child's backpack avoids jail
A 29-year-old man from Ballysodare in Sligo has received a fully suspended sentence following his conviction at the Special Criminal Court for assisting an unlawful organisation. Damhan McFadden pleaded guilty in November 2019 to knowingly rendering assistance to the IRA by...
Court convicts man over training mortar find
A man has been convicted of membership of an unlawful organisation by the Special Criminal Court following a trial in Dublin. Julian Flohr, aged 37, of Rusheen Ard, Caltragh, Sligo, was found guilty of the charge relating to 14 August 2016. Evidence presented to the three-judge...
Accused admits helping IRA transport mortar
A 29-year-old man from Ballysodare in County Sligo has pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court to assisting an unlawful organisation by transporting a training mortar. Damhan McFadden admitted knowingly rendering assistance to the Irish Republican Army by transporting...
"Stop and search" of IRA accused was lawful, court rules
Two men accused of membership of an unlawful organisation styled the Irish Republican Army have had a significant legal application rejected at the Special Criminal Court. Judges ruled that the stop and search of their vehicle in the Dromahair area of County Leitrim on 14...
"Stop and search" of IRA accused unlawful, defence argue
Two men from County Sligo have had their vehicle stop and search challenged as unlawful at the Special Criminal Court. Julian Flohr, aged 37, of Rusheen Ard, Caltragh, and Damhan McFadden, aged 29, of Kilmacowen, Ballysadare, face charges of membership of an unlawful...
Mortar round found inside "Spiderman" backpack, IRA trial hears
Two men from County Sligo are on trial at the Special Criminal Court charged with membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army. Julian Flohr, aged 37, of Caltragh, and Damhan McFadden, aged 29, of Ballysodare, were arrested on 14 August 2016...
Sligo men to stand trial accused of IRA membership
Two men from County Sligo have been sent forward for trial at the Special Criminal Court on charges of membership of an unlawful organisation. Damhan McFadden, aged 27, of Kilmacowen, Ballysodare, and Julian Flohr, aged 35, of Rusheen Ard, Caltra, face allegations relating to...
IRA accused granted bail
Two men from County Sligo have been granted bail by the Special Criminal Court following their arrest in Co Leitrim during an operation targeting dissident republican activity. Damhan McFadden, aged 27, of Kilmacowen, Ballysodare and Julian Flohr, aged 35, of Rusheen Ard,...
Two men charged with IRA membership
Two men from County Sligo have been charged with membership of an unlawful organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Army. Damhan McFadden, aged 27, of Kilmacowen, Ballysodare, and Julian Flohr, aged 35, of Rusheen Ard, Caltra, appeared at an out-of-term sitting of the...