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...
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- planningPlanning conditional: Full refurbishment/restoration of the existing 2 storey, pitched roof stone...Sligo
- politicsMarian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Transport: Pension ProvisionsSligo
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- planningPlanning application received: The dismantling and safe disposal off site of the existing Turnstiles...Sligo
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Marian Harkin TD asked the Minister for Transport: Pension Provisions
Asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update and a timeline for the payment of the pension increase for CIÉ pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Martin Kenny TD spoke in the Dáil: Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland
Martin Kenny TD (Sinn Féin, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Cattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland”.
Sligo’s County Flaa, Kaylee Band and Charity Head‑Shave Event Line Up June
Sligo’s County Flaa music festival will run from 29‑31 May, featuring the All‑Ireland Champion Kaylee Band at Lorna Dunn. A charity head‑shave event for North West Hospice is...
Purse Stolen from Unlocked Car in Bundorne; Garda Seek Witnesses
A purse was stolen from an unlocked car on Cairns's Lane in Bundorne last night, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Fianna Gael Councillor Thomas Walt...
Gill has CAB liability of €860k, bail application told
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...
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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 extradition, claiming he will...
Summary on localnews.ie21 MayGill has CAB liability of €860k, bail application told
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 the death of Robbie Lawlor on 4...
Summary on localnews.ie19 May'We never expected him to be grateful. But we never expected murder': man apologies to family for murdering mother and trying to murder fath
A man has pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in an attack at their family home in Ballyconnell, County Cavan on 11 January 2025. The...
Summary on localnews.ie07 May'Most people come here to bring a little bit of calm into their lives': discrimination claim over yoga studio ban after anti-Christmas 'outb
A man from Enniscrone, County Sligo, has lost a religious discrimination claim at the Workplace Relations Commission following his lifetime ban from a yoga studio in Ballina, County Mayo. Peter McKeon had...
Summary on localnews.ie06 MayGill's lawyers served with documents covering 'every interaction' with State, court hears
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 is wanted in Northern Ireland...
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Planning conditional: High-power electric vehicle charging points and associated infrastructure consisting of the followin
Tesla Motors Ireland Limited — Tesla EV Charging Hub, Yeats County Inn Curry Co. Sligo. F91 VY45. High-power electric vehicle charging points and associated infrastructure consisting of the followin...
Planning conditional: Full refurbishment/restoration of the existing 2 storey, pitched roof stone dwelling, with one new w
ROBERT DUFFY — Killeenduf Easky Co. Sligo Co. Sligo. Full refurbishment/restoration of the existing 2 storey, pitched roof stone dwelling, with one new w...
Planning conditional: Alterations from the housing layout as previously approved under p19/91 from 8 no. 4 bed detached ho
North Western Plant Hire Limited — Cahermore Holiday Village Carrowhubbock Enniscrone, Co Sligo. Alterations from the housing layout as previously approved under p19/91 from 8 no. 4 bed detached ho...
Planning conditional: (a) make alterations to existing house (b) construction of both single and two storey extension(s)
Tony Cogan — Caltragh, Sligo F91P98C. (a) make alterations to existing house (b) construction of both single and two storey extension(s) ...
Planning application received: The dismantling and safe disposal off site of the existing Turnstiles and the construction of new Tu
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...
Planning refused: (1): Demolish existing single storey cottage (2): Construct new replacement dwellinghouse (3): Dec
Claire & Declan Hunt — Doonmadden Templeboy Co. Sligo. (1): Demolish existing single storey cottage (2): Construct new replacement dwellinghouse (3): Dec...
Politics & TDs
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Eamon Scanlon TD asked the Minister for Foreign: Passport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the requirement for widowed or bereaved parents to resubmit death certificates and sworn affidavits each time...
Frankie Feighan TD spoke in the Dáil: Family Resource Centres
Frankie Feighan TD (Fine Gael, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Family Resource Centres”.
Frankie Feighan TD asked the Minister for Education: School Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a candidate applying for a post of responsibility, can offer evidence from outside their immediate school context as evidence of...
Martin Kenny TD asked the Minister for Agriculture: Common Agricultural Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on negotiations in relation to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, budget and the proposal...
Eamon Scanlon TD spoke in the Dáil: Findings of the 2026 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland
Eamon Scanlon TD (Fianna Fáil, Sligo-Leitrim) contributed to the debate on “Findings of the 2026 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland”.
Eamon Scanlon TD asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education: Student Accommodation
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to address the accommodation difficulties at ATU Sligo; to provide an...
Crime & Gardaí
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Gill's lawyers served with documents covering 'every interaction' with State, court hears
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...
Extradition to UK would raise fair trial issues, lawyers for Gill say
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...
Renewed bid for senior counsel in Gill murder case
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...
Proposed evidence against Jonathan Gill would not be admissible in EU, lawyers tell High Court
Jonathan Gill, with an address on the Malahide Road in Clontarf, Dublin, appeared before the High Court in connection with extradition proceedings sought by authorities in...
'Exceptional' Mary Cash avoids jail over bid to obtain fake passport for on-the-run ex
At Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Andrew Cash Senior, aged 58, of Whitechurch Heights, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, was sentenced to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty to...
Robbie Lawlor murder case suspect appears before High Court
A 44-year-old man from Clontarf, Dublin appeared before the High Court in connection with extradition proceedings relating to a 2020 murder in Belfast. Jonathan Gill is wanted by...
GAA & Sport
9 storiesFixtures, results and club news.
One change for Leitrim injured Gavin Reynolds ruled out for Galway clash in Connacht SFC Semi-Final
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: Leitrim’s ecstasy & agony in Sligo and Birr
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...
This is the sort of win people will remember for 20 years – Poacher
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...
Superb Leitrim shock Sligo for first Connacht SFC win over Yeatsmen since 2011
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...
Ryan itching to get back into action as he eyes Leitrim performance against Sligo
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...
Beating Sligo would be a remarkable day for Leitrim reckons Steven Poacher
Connacht SFC preview: Green & Gold boss aware of county's record against Sligo but aware of scale of the challenge in Markievicz Park The evenings are getting much longer and...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
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