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Built Heritage Investment Scheme

Leitrim · July 31, 2026

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Historic Structures Fund

Leitrim · July 31, 2026

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President Connolly Pays First Official Visit to Carrick-on-Shannon

Leitrim · July 31, 2026

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Toomans to Keshcarrigan - Decision

Leitrim · July 30, 2026

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Planning application received: 3 Units

Dublin · July 30, 2026

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Brave Paddy Power worker helped unmask repeat robber

Monaghan · July 29, 2026

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Planning application received: to construct alterations to the elevations of existing dwelling and increase the overall roof height

Galway · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: to construct a fully serviced private dwelling house with waste water treatment system and private g

Galway · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: to construct two single storey extension to the side and rear of an existing single storey dwelling

Cavan · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: for (A) demolition of existing domestic garage (B) construction of replacement domestic garage (C) a

Cavan · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: to carry out alterations and convert the existing disused part of the ground floor, formerly used as

Cavan · July 28, 2026

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'Monster' Derek Boyd gets life for murder, with sentence for killing sister referred back to circuit court

Monaghan · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: The development will consist of the retention of the following: 1. Meeting room within the main bu

Monaghan · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: 1. Renovation and Extension of existing derelict dwelling house together with all associated ancilla

Sligo · July 28, 2026

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Court upholds former Defence Force member’s conviction for raping fellow soldier

Donegal · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: applying to Donegal Co.Council for Retention of existing dwelling with planning permission for the c

Donegal · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: applying to Donegal Co.Council for planning permission for change of use of part of shop known loc

Donegal · July 28, 2026

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Planning application received: for permission to erect a dwelling house with sewage treatment system, domestic garage, temporary pl

Donegal · July 28, 2026

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Planning conditional: (a) retention permission for attic conversion at first-floor level of the existing dwelling, c/w int

Leitrim · July 27, 2026

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Planning refused: to renovate and extend my existing dwelling to include in the renovation a new roof, bedroom and gam

Longford · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: the proposed conversion of existing first floor level habitable accommodation unit into 2 no. studio

Longford · July 27, 2026

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The following for a.) Partial demolition of a single storey storage at the rear. b.)

Longford · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: the proposed construction of a grain store agricultural type building and all ancillary site works

Longford · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: the restoration of lands the purposes of agricultural gain through the importing and depositing of t

Longford · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission to construct extension to the Rooskey CLG Afterschool Building and Ancillary Site Develop

Roscommon · July 27, 2026

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New domestic dwelling house and garage with wastewater treatment system

Roscommon · July 27, 2026

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New house and garage with septic system at Corraveggaun West, Knockmore

Mayo · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: This development will consist of Permission to construction a detached dwelling house, garage, on-si

Mayo · July 27, 2026

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Industrial estate property split into 2 units with new entrance

Mayo · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: Construction of a Dwelling House and Garage with new wastewater treatment system at Clogher, Windsor

Mayo · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: Retention permission for development at Knappagh More, Westport, Co. Mayo. The proposed development

Mayo · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage and waste water treatment system with all

Galway · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: to construct a slatted cubicle house with underground slurry accommodation and all associated site w

Galway · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: for retention permission for development. The development consists of alterations and deviations fro

Cavan · July 27, 2026

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New single-storey house and garage built at Clontibret

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning refused: planning permission for the infilling of lands with imported inactive or inert waste (app. 6220m³) t

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: Retention Permission and Permission consisting of the following: Retaining an as-constructed storag

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission for amendment to previously approved MCC ref. 25/60361. The development will consist of t

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning refused: permission to construct a new dormer style dwelling house, single storey domestic garage, new entran

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: To retain change of use of single storey agricultural building to workshop and erect a single storey

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission to construct a new two storey style dwelling house, detached domestic garage, establish n

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Museum employee charged with possessing bomb tells court he wants to reapply for bail 'at earliest chance'

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: permission to construct a dormer style dwelling house, single storey domestic garage, new sewerage w

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Planning refused: retention of internal alterations to previous approved plans under 20/155 including the following: 1

Monaghan · July 27, 2026

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Doctor gets 10 years for rape, control and assaults on wife

Sligo · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: REVISED HOUSE TYPE IN LIEU OF THAT PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 23/51212, EXTERNAL S

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: REVISED HOUSE TYPE IN LIEU OF THAT PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED UNDER PLANNING REF. NO. 23/51211, EXTERNAL S

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: CHANGE OF HOUSE DESIGN TO THAT PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REF.NO. 2561026 WITH SEWAGE TREATME

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE FRONT OF THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM, DOMESTIC GARAGE AND ALL AS

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY DWELLING HOUSE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM, DOMESTIC GARAGE AND ALL

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: 1) REFURBISHMENT AND RETHATCHING OF THE THATCHED COTTAGE, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY KI

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE WITH PROPRIETARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIAT

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Lawyers 'concerned' over wait for evidence 20 years on from Denis Donaldson murder

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: 1) CONVERSION OF DOMESTIC GARAGE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REF.NO. 2151579 FOR USE AS A SELF

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS WITH CONNECTION TO SEPTIC TANK & PERC

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: (1) RETENTION OF TWO STOREY FRONT PROJECTION, CHANGE FROM WINDOW TO PATIO DOOR AT NORTHERN GABLE, (2

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: (1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DEFECTIVE CONCRETE BLOCK AFFECTED HOUSE, AND (2) CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLING

Donegal · July 27, 2026

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Planning conditional: construction of 01 No. dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment system & polishing filter and all asso

Westmeath · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: Retention of existing Medical Practice use. New Vehicle entrance to rear (on Grange Road) & provision of additional park

Dublin · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: a change of use of the ground floor retail unit from commercial to residential use and alterations to the existing build

Tipperary · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: construct a dwelling house, wastewater treatment area, bored well, new splayed entrance and all associated site works

Laois · July 27, 2026

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Planning application received: The development consists of; The construction of an agricultural entrance and all associated site w

Monaghan · July 26, 2026

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Planning application received: The development consists of the retention of a domestic garage and all associated site works

Monaghan · July 26, 2026

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Planning application received: The development will consist of the construction of a detached double garage to the side of the exi

Sligo · July 26, 2026

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Planning application received: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, GARAGE & CONNECTION TO

Donegal · July 26, 2026

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Planning application received: Permission to construct silage slabs with concrete apron & effluent tank and all assorted site works

Mayo · July 25, 2026

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Explosive device allegedly stored in National Museum at Collins' Barracks

Monaghan · July 25, 2026

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Planning application received: Planning permission to construct an extension onto existing slatted house, including all ancillary s

Sligo · July 25, 2026

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Planning application received: Planning permission for an extension to existing crèche / playschool facility and upgrading of existing wastewater treat

Waterford · July 25, 2026

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Planning application received: the revised site boundaries from that of previously granted planning application no. 2461144

Tipperary · July 25, 2026

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Planning application received: construct a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing detached dwelling, not exceeding the height of the exist

Laois · July 25, 2026

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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026

Leitrim · July 24, 2026

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