1035 stories · 20 communities · latest 17 Jul 2026 · archive since 10 Sep 2013 · 635 court cases
by Fiona Magennis A man has had his conviction for defiling a 16-year-old girl overturned, after the Court of Appeal found the trial judge “crossed a line” in his charge to the...
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the twenty-one students who attend a school (details supplied) and applied and paid for school transport through Bus Éireann can...
Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with trade union and employer representatives at the Labour Employer Economic Forum.
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the motion on “Digital Divide and Back to School Costs: Motion [Private Members]”.
Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Community Development Projects”.
by Fiona Magennis A man has had his conviction for defiling a 16-year-old girl overturned, after the Court of Appeal found the trial judge “crossed a line” in his charge to the jury. The three-judge court...
Summary on localnews.ie02 JulA murder trial jury has watched CCTV footage of the moment a man who was fatally stabbed ran from a house in north Dublin clutching his chest, followed by the man accused of his murder. Derek Boyd is on trial...
Summary on localnews.ie26 JunA man with no previous convictions who subjected a stranger to a prolonged violent sexual assault in her own hotel room has been jailed for seven and a half years. Ciaran Tate (29) with an address at...
Summary on localnews.ie19 JunThe privacy rights of murderer Kevin Braney, the leader of the New IRA in Dublin, were not breached when gardaí used a surveillance device to listen in on him conversing with members of a criminal gang at a...
Summary on localnews.ie21 MayThe High Court has ruled that a District Court judge erred in law when he refused to convict thirty-four drivers caught speeding at Clogheen, Monasterevin in County Kildare. In December 2024, Judge Andrew...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
Sally Barrett & Dermot Barrett — Shraigh East Bunnahowen Ballina F26X2H2. planning permission to retain the Existing Dwelling house, Domestic Garage and Storage shed as const...
David Staunton — Drumnashinnagh, Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Planning Permission to 1.) construct a slatted shed incorporating a creep area, and 2.) an agricultu...
Jennifer Murtagh Gaël Hillion — Aghamore Westport Co.Mayo. The proposed dwelling consists of a single-storey house, domestic garage and associated site develop...
John Burke — Cortoon Shrule Co. Mayo H91 AV29. Planning permission for a) the construction of a single story and 2 story extension to an existing b...
ROBERT & GERALDINE CLARKE — ROBEENARD HOLLYMOUNT. EXTENSION OF DURATION: CONSTRUCT EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AS SHOWN ON PLANS TOGETHER WIT...
Rebecca McHugh — Pollagh Achill County Mayo F28VK76. Construction of dwelling house, garage and ancillary service including connection to existing public...
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Keira Keogh TD (Fine Gael, Mayo) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether current enrolment at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be taken into account in advance of September 2026 given...
Paul Lawless TD (Aontú, Mayo) contributed to the debate on “Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage”.
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking to assist elderly and disabled tenants such as a person (details supplied) to...
Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Sinn Féin, Mayo) contributed to the motion on “State Responsibility for Foundation Retention Risk in Defective Concrete Homes: Motion [Private Members]”.
Dara Calleary TD (Fianna Fáil, Mayo) contributed to the question on “Social Welfare Appeals”.
Garda appeals, incidents and crime news.
A murder trial jury has watched CCTV footage of the moment a man who was fatally stabbed ran from a house in north Dublin clutching his chest, followed by the man accused of his...
A man with no previous convictions who subjected a stranger to a prolonged violent sexual assault in her own hotel room has been jailed for seven and a half years. Ciaran Tate...
The privacy rights of murderer Kevin Braney, the leader of the New IRA in Dublin, were not breached when gardaí used a surveillance device to listen in on him conversing with...
The High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a garda convicted of assaulting his then-wife. Mr Justice Sara Phelan approved the stay, which suspends...
A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga studio in Ballina,...
A service station operator in Charlestown, County Mayo, has been ordered to pay €1,250 in compensation to a former employee following a determination by the Workplace Relations...
Fixtures, results and club news.
Mayo secured their place in the quarterfinals with a 1-15 to 2-6 win against Dunagall. Lisa Cafferkey's late goal sealed the victory, while Meath also progressed after defeating...
Mayo held off a late Dunne Golf fightback to win, while Meath defeated Tyrone with Maeve Maxwell scoring the decisive goal. Both matches took place at Healy Park.
The GAA has announced Down referee Paul Faloon will officiate Mayo's crucial All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash with Meath at McHale Park. The game, vital for Mayo's...
A local radio listener discusses the condensed championship schedule and impact of new rules on Gaelic football, noting high-scoring matches and challenges in following the...
Tyrone and Mayo exchanged points in a tightly contested All-Ireland Senior Football Championship game, ending the first half 8-8. Galway also secured a dominant victory over...
A closely contested Gaelic football match between Mayo and Tyrone ended in a 8-8 draw at O'Neill's Healy Park, with both teams showing strong defensive performances. The game...
Parish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Local residents are invited to a literary event in Westport where author Martina Devlin will give a talk at Westport Library on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7 PM. The event is part of...
Foxford will host a series of events tomorrow to celebrate the 249th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth. Organised by the Admiral Brown Society and Mayo County Council, the...
The INTO has highlighted that 11 rural national schools in the West of Ireland face closure due to limited housing opportunities for local families. The issue has sparked calls...
Anti-racism demonstrators gathered outside the GPO in Dublin today, following race riots in Northern Ireland. The event, organised by United Against Racism and Le Caille, called...
A 90th anniversary memorial is being planned for ten Irish boys who died in a 1937 fire in Scotland. Funds are being raised through a JustGiving page to commemorate the event.
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Defilement conviction quashed as court finds judge 'crossed a line'
Planning conditional: planning permission to retain the Existing Dwelling house, Domestic Garage and Storage shed as con
Planning conditional: The proposed dwelling consists of a single-storey house, domestic garage and associated site devel
Planning conditional: Planning Permission to 1.) construct a slatted shed incorporating a creep area, and 2.) an agricul
Planning application received: retention permission for existing domestic shed as constructed and the minor changes to t
Planning conditional: Construction of dwelling house, garage and ancillary service including connection to existing publ
Planning application received: construct dwelling house with connection to effluent treatment system with associated sit
Planning conditional: Planning Permission for Dwelling House and Wastewater unit & Percolation Area
Planning conditional: - Construction of seven two-bedroom and one one-bedroom own door houses; - Demolition of extension
Planning conditional: full planning permission for the following: (1) Demolish existing detached dwelling house, (2) Con
Planning application received: 1) demolish the existing dwelling house, 2) construct new dwelling house, 3) construct ne
Planning refused: The development will consist of the construction of a new single-storey family dwelling, detached ga
Planning conditional: The development will consist of construction of a dwelling house and garage with provision for a T
Planning application received: construct extensions and alterations to existing dwelling house, and provide a new upgrad
Planning conditional: 1) Retention permission of a temporary mobile home (for the duration of the works only) & 2) Plann
'Self-proclaimed pillar of society' (89) jailed for historic abuse
Planning conditional: Construction of a private dwelling house with connection to public services including all ancillar