Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Transport: Driver Licences
Asked the Minister for Transport the reason that when a person applies for renewal of their driving licence early, they then lose that time from their licence (details supplied);...
Co. Sligo
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28 Aug 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: Permission for change of use of existing ground floor vacant unit No.4...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: The development consists of the erection of a covered area and a raised...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: RETENTION for: (1) the additional first-floor windows to the front...Enniscrone
- planningPlanning application received: planning permission for a proposed new attic conversion with alterations...Strandhill
- planningPlanning application received: The development consists of: A) The construction of a wellness area...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: The application will consist of planning permission to (1) Retain...Dromore West
- planningPlanning application received: Planning permission for the renovation, alterations and extension to the...Enniscrone
- planningPlanning application received: I David Wynne intend to apply for full planning permission for a...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: Planning Permission to construct a single storey dwelling house, garage,...Sligo
- planningPlanning application received: Retention Permission for a variation to a previously approved...Sligo
- planningPlanning conditional: (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning Permission for...Coolaney
- planningPlanning conditional: Retention of rear extension as constructed on site at Rathgran, Coolaney, Co....Coolaney
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Doctor gets 10 years for rape, control and assaults on wife
A north African doctor has been jailed for 10 years for the rape, coercive control and assault of his wife over a three-year period. The 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges...
Judge rejects Gill's arguments against extradition for Robbie Lawlor murder
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 spoke in the Dáil: Public Transport
Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Public Transport”.
Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Justice: An Garda Síochána
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...
Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Transport: Haulage Industry
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...
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Doctor gets 10 years for rape, control and assaults on wife
A north African doctor has been jailed for 10 years for the rape, coercive control and assault of his wife over a three-year period. The 46-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges of assault causing harm but...
Summary on localnews.ie20 JulJudge rejects Gill's arguments against extradition for Robbie Lawlor murder
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 JulTrial of garda accused of rape and child cruelty in closing stages
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 pleaded not guilty to one count...
Summary on localnews.ie06 JulSerial criminal set car ablaze after release from Melanie McCarthy-McNamara manslaughter sentence
A serial criminal had just been released from prison for his role in the killing of Melanie McCarthy-McNamara in 2012 when he set fire to a car and robbed a Halfords outlet last year, a court has heard. Very...
Summary on localnews.ie22 JunSligo man Barry Young wanted in NI for gangland murder of Robbie Lawlor
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 Lawlor six years ago. Young...
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Planning application received: Permission for change of use of existing ground floor vacant unit No.4 previously granted permission
Adrian Crawford — Unit 4, The Old MIll Union Street, Rathedmond Sligo F91 XT21. Permission for change of use of existing ground floor vacant unit No.4 previously granted permission...
Planning application received: The development consists of the erection of a covered area and a raised platform including all assoc
Slishwood Property Holdings Ltd. — St. Angela's Campus Clogherrevagh So. Sligo. The development consists of the erection of a covered area and a raised platform including all assoc...
Planning application received: RETENTION for: (1) the additional first-floor windows to the front elevation, (2) a ground floor fr
Sarah Quinn — Rathglass Td., Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. F26 KC84. RETENTION for: (1) the additional first-floor windows to the front elevation, (2) a ground floor fr...
Planning application received: planning permission for a proposed new attic conversion with alterations to the existing roof includ
Feilim o Connor — 17 Beachview Park Strandhill Co Sligo F91RR52. planning permission for a proposed new attic conversion with alterations to the existing roof includ...
Planning application received: The development consists of: A) The construction of a wellness area including changing facilities
Slishwood Property Holdings Ltd. — St. Angela's Campus Clogherrevagh Co. Sligo. The development consists of: A) The construction of a wellness area including changing facilities...
Planning application received: The application will consist of planning permission to (1) Retain existing strip foundation as previ
Peter Scott — Cloonagleavragh Dromore West Co.Sligo. The application will consist of planning permission to (1) Retain existing strip foundation as previ...
Politics & TDs
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Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage
Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Prevention of Energy Wastage Bill 2026: First Stage”.
Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the statement on “Ireland's EU Presidency: Statements”.
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Finance: Tax Data
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 spoke in the Dáil: Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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 spoke in the Dáil: Third Level Education
Marian Harkin TD (Independent, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Third Level Education”.
Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Appointments Status
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;...
Crime & Gardaí
483 storiesGarda appeals, incidents and crime news.
Trial of garda accused of rape and child cruelty in closing stages
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...
Serial criminal set car ablaze after release from Melanie McCarthy-McNamara manslaughter sentence
A serial criminal had just been released from prison for his role in the killing of Melanie McCarthy-McNamara in 2012 when he set fire to a car and robbed a Halfords outlet last...
Sligo man Barry Young wanted in NI for gangland murder of Robbie Lawlor
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...
Robbie Lawlor murder accused argues UK trial would breach his rights
(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...
Gill has CAB liability of €860k, bail application told
Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face a charge that he murdered gangland figure Robbie Lawlor, has been hit with a liability of more than €860,000 by the...
Gill's lawyers served with documents covering 'every interaction' with State, court hears
(Pictured: Mr Jonathan Gill. Photo: Collins) A bail hearing for Jonathan Gill, who is wanted in Northern Ireland to face charges relating to the murder of gangland criminal...
GAA & Sport
10 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
Ladies Junior Football Championship Match at SCTU Today
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One change for Leitrim injured Gavin Reynolds ruled out for Galway clash in Connacht SFC Semi-Final
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THE LAST POINT: Leitrim’s ecstasy & agony in Sligo and Birr
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This is the sort of win people will remember for 20 years – Poacher
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Superb Leitrim shock Sligo for first Connacht SFC win over Yeatsmen since 2011
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Ryan itching to get back into action as he eyes Leitrim performance against Sligo
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Community & Events
3 storiesParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Sligo Halftime Heroes Event Offers Family Fun and Football Competitions
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...
Free Choir Concert at St Anne's Church – 18 June, 7:30pm
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 Culture Night Grants Open for Local Events
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...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Sligo
Carney
Planning application received: Construction of new dwelling house with all associated site development works
271
stories
Ballymote
Planning conditional: (a) to construct a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling house, (b) to cons
36
stories
Enniscrone
Planning application received: RETENTION for: (1) the additional first-floor windows to the front elevation, (2) a groun
18
stories
Ballisodare
Planning conditional: construction of single storey extensions to front of existing dwelling house with all associated s
17
stories
Strandhill
Planning application received: planning permission for a proposed new attic conversion with alterations to the existing
15
stories
Rosses Point
Planning conditional: construction of a two-storey dwelling house, a proprietary effluent treatment system, and all asso
12
stories
Tubbercurry
Planning conditional: extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling house with a new effluent treatment system and
11
stories
Easkey
Planning conditional: 1. Retention Permission to retain, as constructed, a detached residential unit which is ancillary
10
stories
Drumcliff
Planning Permission for retention of an extension to the rear of my house at Drumcliff
8
stories
Riverstown
Planning application received: Part change of use from an existing retail unit to retail with ancillary off licence sale
7
stories
Dromore West
Planning application received: The application will consist of planning permission to (1) Retain existing strip foundati
7
stories
Collooney
Planning conditional: a) A subdivision of building Block 1 of a Development previously Granted Planning Permission under
7
stories
Ballintogher
Planning conditional: Construct new detached dwelling house with onsite wastewater treatment system, detached domestic g
6
stories
Geevagh
Planning application received: the construction of an extension to an existing dwelling house providing accommodation fo
6
stories
Gurteen
Planning application received: Full Planning Permission for the re-opening of an existing sand and gravel extraction fac
6
stories
Ballincar
Planning conditional: new residential development that includes 12 new dwelling units, comprising of 2 no. 5 bedroom hou
4
stories
Coolaney
Planning conditional: (a) Retention Permission for an existing calf shed (b) Planning Permission for demolition of an ex
4
stories
Mullaghmore
Planning conditional: the construction of 2 detached dwelling houses, new connection to the public foul sewer and all as
3
stories
Skreen
Retention for the existing 19.6m2 lean-to shed
2
stories