406 stories · 11 communities · latest 03 Jun 2026 · archive since 23 Sep 2013 · 324 court cases
A veteran church security volunteer was ousted by the Augustinian Order for warning that certain “rogues” were going to try and pass off “fake relics” for sale at its church in...
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the ongoing discussions in relation to pay parity and pensions for caretakers and secretaries; if a...
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the statement on “Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024”.
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to review the operation of the Private Securities Act 2004; to examine the operation of the provisions of the...
Grid Systems Services has lodged a fresh application for 44 battery blocks at Ballyeuktor in Ballyhadrian, following a notice erected last week. A teenage boy was airlifted to...
The Food Safety Authority has cautioned that children under 10 should avoid slushies because of glycerol, while a yellow high‑temperature warning covers Kerry, Limerick, Clare,...
A veteran church security volunteer was ousted by the Augustinian Order for warning that certain “rogues” were going to try and pass off “fake relics” for sale at its church in Limerick City, a tribunal has...
Summary on localnews.ie02 MarA 79-year-old man from Mullingar, County Westmeath, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his guilty plea to eight counts of indecent assault against his...
Summary on localnews.ie20 FebA 72-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has had his eight-year prison sentence reduced to six and a half years following a successful appeal at the Court of Appeal. The man pleaded guilty to...
Summary on localnews.ie26 JanA 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....
Summary on localnews.ie20 JanA man convicted of sexually abusing three of his siblings has appealed his eight-year sentence as disproportionate. Gerry Harte, aged 72, of Tullynacrunat North, Castleblayney, County Monaghan, pleaded guilty...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
Thomas Kerr — 2 Main Street Cornamucklaglass Ballybay Co. Monaghan. permission to refurbish and convert a 3 storey terrace town house to apartments with localised exter...
Chairperson Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Muineachain — Cloghan Td. Annayalla Co. Monaghan. permission for 1. single storey extension to north end of complex, 2. two-storey extension to includ...
Peter Hughes — Cornacarrow Co. Monaghan. permission to construct a 2 storey dwelling house, detached garage, new access off the main road, ne...
Eilly Ltd — 1 and 2 Ashview Court Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan A75 RT73 and A75 HF44. permission will consist of the refurbishment of the detached, three-bay, two-storey former stationma...
Agnes Rooney — Mulladuff Smithborough Co. Monaghan H18 DC82. permission for the retention of a porch to the front of the dwelling house, a double garage to the s...
JMG Investments Limited — 8 New Terrace Kilnacloy Monaghan H18DX25. permission for development consisting of the demolition of existing lean-to shed, construction of a ...
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Vacant Properties”.
Brendan Smith TD (Fianna Fáil, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Accessibility and Assistive Technology: Discussion”.
Matt Carthy TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the billreport on “Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages”.
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the cost of third level fees in each of the years 2024, 2025, 2026; if he...
Cathy Bennett TD (Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the statement on “International Nurses Day: Statements”.
David Maxwell TD (Fine Gael, Cavan-Monaghan) contributed to the debate on “Building Climate Resilience and Flood Risk Adaptation: Discussion (Resumed)”.
Garda appeals, incidents and crime news.
A 79-year-old man from Mullingar, County Westmeath, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his guilty plea to eight counts of...
A 72-year-old man from Castleblayney, County Monaghan, has had his eight-year prison sentence reduced to six and a half years following a successful appeal at the Court of...
A man convicted of sexually abusing three of his siblings has appealed his eight-year sentence as disproportionate. Gerry Harte, aged 72, of Tullynacrunat North, Castleblayney,...
A man from County Monaghan has been sentenced to four years imprisonment following his conviction for sexual assault. James Rafferty, aged 21 and from Gola, Scotstown, pleaded...
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in custody at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for the violent robbery of an off-duty garda in the Camden Road area on 22 January...
Sean Cullen, aged 22, of Hope Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of criminal damage and one count of common assault. The...
Fixtures, results and club news.
The Monaghan county football team will take on Mayo this Sunday at 4pm in Clonus as part of the Round 1 of the GAA Football Championship. Fans are encouraged to attend and...
LORY MEAGHER CUP: LEITRIM 2-13 MONAGHAN 2-9 Leitrim got their Lory Meagher Cup campaign off to a winning start in Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada on Saturday...
Parish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
A group of volunteers from Monaghan who spent a month in Australia are returning to Perth tonight, following a special event held in their honour in County Monaghan.
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Planning conditional: permission will consist of the refurbishment of the detached, three-bay, two-storey former station
Monaghan tractor parts theft investigation and road closure on N87
Planning application received: permission for the Installation of a modular covered spectator viewing stand with seating
Planning application received: permission for development to construct a new two storey dwelling house, ancillary garage
Thatch roof and dormer windows replaced with slate on single-storey house
Permission for new detached domestic garage/store and all associated site works
Planning conditional: permission to refurbish and convert a 3 storey terrace town house to apartments with localised ext
New bungalow with attic, garage and treatment system at Moy, Emyvale
Planning conditional: permission for the retention of a porch to the front of the dwelling house, a double garage to the
Planning application received: permission to construct a slatted cubicle shed with feeding passage, for the housing of l
Renovation of derelict two-storey house with elevated rear extension