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The High Court has rejected arguments against the extradition of Jonathan Gill to Northern Ireland to face a charge that he murdered Robbie Lawlor as part of a feud involving...
Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Public Transport”.
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants from the trainee Garda intake of 2024 still in the Garda vetting process; and if he will make...
Asked the Minister for Transport the approximate timeframe for the processing and payment of an application for a person (details supplied) under the road transporters support...
By Declan Brennan and Eimear Dodd The trial of a garda accused of raping his wife and cruelty towards two of his daughters has reached closing stages. The 48-year-old man has...
Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage”.
The High Court has rejected arguments against the extradition of Jonathan Gill to Northern Ireland to face a charge that he murdered Robbie Lawlor as part of a feud involving gangs in Dublin, Drogheda and...
Summary on localnews.ie06 JulBy Declan Brennan and Eimear Dodd The trial of a garda accused of raping his wife and cruelty towards two of his daughters has reached closing stages. The 48-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to one count...
Summary on localnews.ie22 JunSligo man Barry Young has appeared in court on foot of an arrest warrant from Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to face prosecution for the murder of gangland figure Robbie Lawlor six years ago. Young...
Summary on localnews.ie03 Jun(File Picture: Mr Jonathan Gill. Photo: Collins) Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face a charge of murdering gangland figure Robbie Lawlor, has challenged his extradition, claiming he will...
Summary on localnews.ie21 MayJonathan Gill, aged 44, faced a High Court bail hearing in connection with an extradition warrant issued by Northern Irish authorities. He is charged with murder in relation to the death of Robbie Lawlor on 4...
Summary on localnews.iePlanning applications, decisions and objections.
Maeve Ann & Conor Mitchell — 1 Ballincar Heights, Ballincar Td., Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. F91NN27. 1) Construct a lean-to glazed annex to the rear, 2) Construct a glazed conservatory to the northwest...
John Fitzsimons — Pier Road Enniscrone Co. Sligo. demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a single storey replacement dwelling and...
County Sligo Races Ltd — Sligo Racecourse Cleaveragh Demesne Td, Cleaveragh Rd, Sligo, Co. Sligo. F91 EE95. The dismantling and safe disposal off site of the existing Turnstiles and the construction of new Tu...
Patrick J. Clarke — Carrowbleagh East Td., Beltra, Co. Sligo. F91 T2V8. 1) Retain the material change to the façade of the existing cottage, 2) Install a new tertiary waste...
Brian Hunter and Lisa Coghlan — Carrowkeel Ballisodare Co Sligo F91 XE7P. (a) Retain Existing Dwelling House as built on site (b) Amend site boundaries, previously granted Pl...
Carmel Taheny is seeking permission The upgrade of an existing field entrance to a forestry standard road entrance at Bunnadober Td.,, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo. Pre-Validation.
Dáil contributions and parliamentary questions from your TDs.
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the statement on “Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements”.
Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of maternity posts in Sligo University Hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost of increasing the VAT flat rate for farmers to 5.1%
Eamon Scanlon TD (Fianna Fáil, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Minister of State at the...
Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Third Level Education”.
Asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the backlog of appointments for endometriosis at Tallaght University Hospital, which are taking up to 12-14 months;...
Garda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Sligo man Barry Young has appeared in court on foot of an arrest warrant from Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to face prosecution for the murder of gangland figure Robbie...
(File Picture: Mr Jonathan Gill. Photo: Collins) Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face a charge of murdering gangland figure Robbie Lawlor, has challenged his...
Jonathan Gill, aged 44, faced a High Court bail hearing in connection with an extradition warrant issued by Northern Irish authorities. He is charged with murder in relation to...
Jonathan Gill, aged 44 and with an address in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in relation to an extradition warrant issued by Belfast Magistrates' Court. Mr Gill...
Jonathan Gill, aged 44, with an address on the Malahide Road in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in relation to extradition proceedings initiated by authorities...
Jonathan Gill, aged 44 and with an address on the Malahide Road in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in connection with an extradition application by Northern...
Fixtures, results and club news.
The TGCa Hárol Éireannad Ladies Junior Football Championships continue today with a match between Carlo and Sligo at SCTU from 2pm. The game will be broadcast on KCLR Plus via...
Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Ben Guckian replaced injured clubmate as Comer and Walsh named on bench for Galway Steven Poacher has named virtually an unchanged team from the side who...
THE LAST POINT Wouldn’t you just know it – the first time in my years with the Observer that Willie Donnellan and myself aren’t covering a Leitrim Men’s championship game on...
Connacht SFC reaction: Captain Ryan O’Rourke targets consistency after emotional victory over Sligo Emotions were running high and the celebrations on the Markievicz Park pitch...
CONNACHT SFC: SLIGO 1-20 LEITRIM 3-15 Leitrim defeated Sligo in the Connacht Senior Championship for the first time since 2011, with a narrow win, in a gripping encounter in...
Connacht SFC preview: Leitrim captain wants to see more consistency and resilience as they take on Sligo Righting the wrongs from the end of the League campaign and finding...
Parish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Christie's Nearby in Sligo is hosting a family-friendly football event this Friday with spot prizes, goodie bags, and a jersey design competition. The event runs from 11 AM to 1...
Ocean FM has announced a free choir concert featuring Louder Youth Worship and St Anne's Choir on Thursday 18 June at 7:30pm in St Anne's Church. Attendees are encouraged to make...
Tipperary County Council is offering grants of up to €550 for free arts events during Culture Night on 18 September. Applications must be submitted by tomorrow at midday. Sligo...
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Home renovation and extension with temporary on-site accommodation
Planning conditional: (a) Retain Existing Dwelling House as built on site (b) Amend site boundaries, previously granted
Planning conditional: demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a single storey replacement dwelling a
To construct domestic dwelling house along with domestic garage and car port
Planning conditional: 1) Construct a lean-to glazed annex to the rear, 2) Construct a glazed conservatory to the northwe
Planning application received: CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND ASSOCIAT
A separate independent residential unit (131.6sqm)
Planning application received: Change of use from derelict disused national school to residential dwelling including the
Planning application received: Planning permission to construct new dwelling house, domestic garage and construct new si
Planning application received: The development will consist of the following: a) A subdivision of building Block 1 of a
Planning application received: (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning Permission for demolition
Drugs defendant won't spend any more time in jail, despite undue leniency finding
Planning conditional: the construction of 2 detached dwelling houses, new connection to the public foul sewer and all as
Retention for the existing 19.6m2 lean-to shed