Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the question on “Educational Disadvantage”.
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27 Jul 2026 latest- planningPlanning conditional: construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing...Mullingar
- planningPlanning conditional: Change of Use to part of an existing apartment building consisting of the...Athlone
- planningPlanning conditional: Permission and Retention permission for works as follows (A) Retention permission...Kilbeggan
- planningPlanning conditional: proposed change of house design from a Two Storey dwelling house which was...Moate
- planningPlanning conditional: to (a) modify & extend existing garage / store (b) demolish part of existing...Delvin
- planningPlanning refused: construction of a new part storey and a half/ part single storey type dwelling house,...Westmeath
- planningPlanning conditional: RETENTION for demolition of existing shed store/boiler house and replacement with...Mullingar
- planningPlanning conditional: an agricultural entrance onto the existing L1240Westmeath
- planningPlanning conditional: to: (1) Construct a Timber Truss Fabrication building (overall height of 11.8m),...Killucan
- planningPlanning application received: RETENTION as constructed Garage/Store/Stables. Changes made to...Killucan
- planningPlanning conditional: to build a single storey extension onto the rear of our dwelling house,...Athlone
- planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the upgrade of existing path to create...Athlone
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Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Public Sector Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the decision to withdraw the local bargaining agreement for special needs assistants; and if she will make a statement...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Operations of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association: Discussion
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Operations of the Circle Voluntary Housing Association: Discussion”.
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education: Disability Services
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether all universities providing courses for students with intellectual disabilities and...
Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Residency Permits
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure stamp 4 IRP renewal (details supplied) is issued without further delay.
Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]”.
Court Reports
All court cases →13 Apr
Ben Curry
Ben Curry (22) was charged with breach of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act following an incident on May 1, 2022 at Five Star Pizza on Main Street, Longford, where he allegedly entered with a knife and...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprIsmaeil Abdelkhalik
Ismaeil Abdelkhalik (65), a Norwegian and Egyptian citizen living in Birmingham, was arrested at Dublin Airport on 33 European Arrest Warrants relating to counterfeit trademark breaches. The defendant had...
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All planning →Planning applications, decisions and objections.
Planning conditional: construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and all asso
Kerrie Penrose — Ballinalack Mullingar Co Westmeath. construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and all asso...
Planning conditional: Change of Use to part of an existing apartment building consisting of the following: 1. Change of U
Rockbrook Court Mgt Co — Rockbrook Court, Dublin Rd, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Change of Use to part of an existing apartment building consisting of the following: 1. Change of U...
Planning conditional: Permission and Retention permission for works as follows (A) Retention permission for Stables, feed
Robert & Karen Glennon — Harbour Road Kilbeggan Co. Westmeath. Permission and Retention permission for works as follows (A) Retention permission for Stables, feed ...
Planning conditional: proposed change of house design from a Two Storey dwelling house which was previously granted full p
Derek Cassells & Julia Donoghue — Ballynagarbry Moate Co. Westmeath. proposed change of house design from a Two Storey dwelling house which was previously granted full p...
Planning conditional: to (a) modify & extend existing garage / store (b) demolish part of existing garage, (c) construct n
PJ McEvoy — Castletowndelvin Delvin Co. Westmeath. to (a) modify & extend existing garage / store (b) demolish part of existing garage, (c) construct n...
Planning refused: construction of a new part storey and a half/ part single storey type dwelling house, domestic garag
Ian Leavy — Aghamore, Cloncrave Kinnegad Westmeath. construction of a new part storey and a half/ part single storey type dwelling house, domestic garag...
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Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Departmental Legal Cases
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount spent by her Department, including expenditure on legal fees, counsel fees, solicitor costs and any related costs, in...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Hospital Services
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Hospital Services”.
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Education: School Enrolments
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether temporary supports could be given to a school due to a reduction in enrolments and student numbers (details supplied); and if...
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
Community & Events
1 storyParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Phoenix Magazine to Close After 40 Years in Delvin
The Phoenix magazine, a local publication with a 40-year history in Delvin, is set to close following financial difficulties. The news was shared by a listener who recalled...
Roads & Traffic
1 storyClosures, disruption and road works.
Midlands Traffic Delays Across Multiple Areas
Midlands 103 reports traffic congestion in Port Leash, Inthalamore, Westmeath, Mullingar, and Atloam due to lunchtime delays. An obituary for Brendan Benny O'Neill is also...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Westmeath
Mullingar
Planning conditional: construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and all as
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Athlone
Planning conditional: Change of Use to part of an existing apartment building consisting of the following: 1. Change of
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Moate
Planning conditional: proposed change of house design from a Two Storey dwelling house which was previously granted full
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Delvin
Planning conditional: to (a) modify & extend existing garage / store (b) demolish part of existing garage, (c) construct
15
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Kilbeggan
Planning conditional: Permission and Retention permission for works as follows (A) Retention permission for Stables, fee
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Castlepollard
Planning conditional: for the following: 1) Retention for existing buildings and structures on the subject site used for
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Killucan
Planning conditional: to: (1) Construct a Timber Truss Fabrication building (overall height of 11.8m), (2) Construct a s
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Rochfortbridge
Planning application received: construction of a new part single storey/ part two storey type dwelling house, domestic g
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Tyrrellspass
Planning refused: to construct an extension onto existing dwelling and carry out internal alterations to the dwelling
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Multyfarnham
New one-and-a-half storey house with garage at Blackmiles, Multyfarnham
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Glasson
Side extension and alterations to house on Killinure Road, Glasson
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