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  1. planningPlanning application received: The development consists of the retention of the existing entrance porch to...
  2. planningPlanning conditional: Planning Permission for Development consisting of construction of a new slatted shed...
  3. planningPlanning conditional: We, Simon Beale + Associates, are applying to Mayo County Council, on behalf of Rose...
  4. planningPlanning conditional: 1. Demolish existing dwelling house 2. Construct new Dwelling House 3. All ancillary...
  5. planningPlanning application received: Full planning permission for the following: (1) Demolish existing detached...
  6. planningPlanning application received: The development will consist of an extension to the existing garage and all...
  7. planningPlanning conditional: subdivide site and construct a two storey 3 bedroom dwelling, connection to existing...
  8. planningPlanning application received: The development shall consist of planning permission for fenestration...
  9. planningPlanning conditional: 1) Retention permission of a temporary mobile home (for the duration of the works...
  10. planningPlanning application received: retentin of 29sqm rear extension to dwelling and 3.1swm front porch together...
  11. planningPlanning conditional: construction of a cattle shed consisting of an underground storage tank together with...
  12. planningPlanning application received: Construction of new dwelling, installation of new sewage treatment system,...

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Crime & Courts

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Jobseeker who alleged discrimination over question about haircut loses claim

A man from Belmullet, County Mayo has failed in a discrimination claim brought before the Workplace Relations Commission following a meeting about employment with the Erris Chamber of Commerce in April 2025. James Monaghan alleged that during a discussion with the chamber's chairman, Brian Bakeberg, he faced inappropriate questions concerning his age, nationality, gender expression and personal habits. He also…

Courts News Ireland report
26 Jan 2026 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Erris

Jobseeker in gender bias claim over ‘haircut’ question in interview

A man who says he was asked if he was "willing to cut" his hair for a job at a local business organisation while he was out of work has accused it of discriminating against him on gender grounds in relation to access to employment. However, the chairman of the Erris Chamber of Commerce told the Work

Courts News Ireland report
07 Jan 2026 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Erris

Jobseeker in gender bias claim over ‘haircut’ question in interview

A man from Belmullet, County Mayo, has brought a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission alleging gender discrimination and breaches of the Employment Equality Act 1998 during a meeting with the Erris Chamber of Commerce in April 2025. James Monaghan claims he was asked inappropriate questions about his national background, age, and smoking and alcohol habits, and was told cutting his hair was a condition of…

Courts News Ireland report
07 Jan 2026 · Courts News Ireland
Also covered in: Erris

Planning

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Planning application received: retentin of 29sqm rear extension to dwelling and 3.1swm front porch together with all ancillary site

David McDonnell (Executor of estate of the late Thomas McDonnell) — No. 20 Shore Road Belmullet. retentin of 29sqm rear extension to dwelling and 3.1swm front porch together with all ancillary site...

David McDonnell (Executor of estate of the late Thomas McDonnell)
File ref: 26154 · Mayo County Council
09 Jul 2026 · Mayo County Council (Planning)

New funeral home with car parking and access road in Belmullet

Mc Donnell Funeral Directors has been given the go-ahead to build a new single-storey funeral home on Hospital Road in Belmullet. The development includes a new entrance, internal access road, car parking spaces, boundary treatments, streetlighting and connections to services.

Mc Donnell Funeral Directors
File ref: 2660216 · Mayo County Council
13 May 2026 · Mayo County Council (Planning)

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