Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational Disadvantage
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the question on “Educational Disadvantage”.
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20 Jul 2026 latest- planningPlanning application received: Renovation & Alteration of existing dwelling, demolition of existing...Moate
- planningPlanning application received: the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a...Mullingar
- planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of 8No. two-storey dwelling houses...Westmeath
- planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the construction of a single-storey...Mullingar
- planningPlanning application received: extension to the west of the dwelling which will include an additional...Moate
- politicsSorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Educational DisadvantageWestmeath
- politicsSorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Public Sector StaffWestmeath
- planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the removal of existing roof and the...Westmeath
- planningPlanning application received: Planning Application sought by MELA Homes, following pre-planning...Mullingar
- planningPlanning conditional: The development will consist of miscellaneous alterations, refurbishments and...Moate
- planningPlanning application received: (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 164 & NIAH Ref: 15009181) proposed...Athlone
- planningPlanning conditional: A 10-year planning permission and a 40-year operational life for a solar energy...Westmeath
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Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Public Sector Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the decision to withdraw the local bargaining agreement for special needs assistants; and if she will make a statement...
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education: Disability Services
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether all universities providing courses for students with intellectual disabilities and...
Robert Troy TD asked the Minister for Justice: Residency Permits
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will ensure stamp 4 IRP renewal (details supplied) is issued without further delay.
Robert Troy TD spoke in the Dáil: Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]
Robert Troy TD (Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the motion on “Cost of Living: Motion [Private Members]”.
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Industrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Committee Stage (Resumed)”.
Court Reports
All court cases →13 Apr
Ben Curry
Ben Curry (22) was charged with breach of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act following an incident on May 1, 2022 at Five Star Pizza on Main Street, Longford, where he allegedly entered with a knife and...
Summary on localnews.ie13 AprIsmaeil Abdelkhalik
Ismaeil Abdelkhalik (65), a Norwegian and Egyptian citizen living in Birmingham, was arrested at Dublin Airport on 33 European Arrest Warrants relating to counterfeit trademark breaches. The defendant had...
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Planning application received: Renovation & Alteration of existing dwelling, demolition of existing single storey rear extensions a
Aileen Fox — Raheen Moate County Westmeath N37 YY98. Renovation & Alteration of existing dwelling, demolition of existing single storey rear extensions a...
Planning application received: the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house( a 4 bed 3 sto
Andrews Construction Ltd — Dublin Road Petitswood Townland Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house( a 4 bed 3 sto...
Planning application received: development which will consist of 8No. two-storey dwelling houses (comprised of 6No. four-bedroom de
John, Brendan, and Conor Milligan — Site at Ranaghan Church Street (R395) Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. development which will consist of 8No. two-storey dwelling houses (comprised of 6No. four-bedroom de...
Planning application received: development which will consist of the construction of a single-storey detached domestic garage on th
John Geoghegan & Jillian Shaw — Monard Dublin Road, Mullingar Co. Westmeath N91W2H7. development which will consist of the construction of a single-storey detached domestic garage on th...
Planning application received: extension to the west of the dwelling which will include an additional living room. The application
John & Katie McCrossan — Kill, Castledaly Moate County Westmeath N37PY89. extension to the west of the dwelling which will include an additional living room. The application ...
Planning application received: development which will consist of the removal of existing roof and the reconstruction of a new raise
Maria O'Donnell & Kevin Sheil — Cummerstown Collinstown Co. Westmeath. development which will consist of the removal of existing roof and the reconstruction of a new raise...
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Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Education: Departmental Legal Cases
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount spent by her Department, including expenditure on legal fees, counsel fees, solicitor costs and any related costs, in...
Micheál Carrigy TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Micheál Carrigy TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation”.
Sorca Clarke TD spoke in the Dáil: Hospital Services
Sorca Clarke TD (Sinn Féin, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the debate on “Hospital Services”.
Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Education: School Enrolments
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether temporary supports could be given to a school due to a reduction in enrolments and student numbers (details supplied); and if...
Peter Burke TD spoke in the Dáil: Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
Peter Burke TD (Fine Gael, Longford-Westmeath) contributed to the questions on “Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions”.
Sorca Clarke TD asked the Minister for Climate: Wind Energy Generation
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the community benefit fund or direct financial benefit that will be made available to residents living in proximity to...
Community & Events
1 storyParish bulletins, fundraising, festivals.
Phoenix Magazine to Close After 40 Years in Delvin
The Phoenix magazine, a local publication with a 40-year history in Delvin, is set to close following financial difficulties. The news was shared by a listener who recalled...
Roads & Traffic
1 storyClosures, disruption and road works.
Midlands Traffic Delays Across Multiple Areas
Midlands 103 reports traffic congestion in Port Leash, Inthalamore, Westmeath, Mullingar, and Atloam due to lunchtime delays. An obituary for Brendan Benny O'Neill is also...
People & Faces
Homecomings, anniversaries, weddings, retirements — the lighter local-radio chatter. More once the radio-share sync resumes.
Towns in Co. Westmeath
Mullingar
Planning application received: the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house( a
77
stories
Athlone
Planning application received: (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 164 & NIAH Ref: 15009181) proposed development which will
60
stories
Moate
Planning application received: Renovation & Alteration of existing dwelling, demolition of existing single storey rear e
17
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Delvin
Planning application received: development consisting of the Construction of a Cattle Housing Unit with Underground Slur
15
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Castlepollard
Planning application received: development which will consist of renovation and alterations of existing dwelling with co
7
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Kilbeggan
Planning application received: to Construct One Number Detached Dwelling, One Number Detached Garage, To Upgrade Existin
7
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Rochfortbridge
Planning application received: construction of a new part single storey/ part two storey type dwelling house, domestic g
6
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Killucan
Planning conditional: a two storey extension to the rear of their existing house consisting of a kitchen, sitting room a
5
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Multyfarnham
New one-and-a-half storey house with garage at Blackmiles, Multyfarnham
4
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Tyrrellspass
Planning application received: RETENTION Permission and Permission, for completed works and for alterations from particu
4
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Glasson
Side extension and alterations to house on Killinure Road, Glasson
2
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