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  1. planningPlanning application received: development seeking retention which consists of the construction of a...
  2. planningPlanning application received: to construct a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage,...
  3. planning278 homes and childcare facility planned for Rathgowan/Farranshock, Mullingar
  4. planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the construction of a 2-storey dwelling, a...
  5. planningPlanning application received: Permission (1). to partially demolish and make internal and external...
  6. planningPlanning conditional: the change of house type on sites 8, 21, 22 and 77 (4 no. units), from a B Type house(...
  7. planningPlanning application received: consisting of the retention of changes to the previously granted Planning...
  8. planningPlanning conditional: development which will consist of the construction of a single-storey detached...
  9. planningPlanning application received: (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic...
  10. planningPlanning application received: to construct a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, new...
  11. trafficWitness Appeal – Serious Injury Road Traffic Collision, Battery Road, Longford, Co. Longford- 28th August 2026
  12. planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of an extension to the side and rear of the...

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Witness Appeal – Serious Injury Road Traffic Collision, Battery Road, Longford, Co. Longford- 28th August 2026

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on Battery Road, Longford, Co. Longford on 28 August 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 10:40pm when a single vehicle involving an e-scooter collided. A male adult driver in his late teens sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition. A female juvenile passenger in her teens was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The road is closed pending a forensic collision investigation. Gardaí are seeking anyone with information, including camera footage, from between 10:15pm and 10:45pm on the day of the incident. Contact details are provided for those with information.

29 Aug 2026 · An Garda Síochána
Also covered in: Hospital

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 shared, though details are incomplete.

Brendan Benny O'Neill
Rosary for Brendan Benny O'Neill on June 18th at 5 PM (location unspecified). Traffic delays reported on June 18th in specified areas.
18 Jun 2026 · midlands103

Planning

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Planning application received: development seeking retention which consists of the construction of a detached single-storey garden

Tiago Rosa — 4 The Court Lakepoint Park Mullingar Co. Westmeath N91 D5F9. development seeking retention which consists of the construction of a detached single-storey garden ...

Tiago Rosa
File ref: 2660485 · Westmeath County Council
11 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: to construct a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, upgrade an existing agricul

Mags Monaghan — Greatdown The Downs Mullingar Westmeath. to construct a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, upgrade an existing agricul...

Mags Monaghan
File ref: 2660487 · Westmeath County Council
11 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: Permission (1). to partially demolish and make internal and external alterations/ renovations and to

Cathal McKeon — Marlinstown Mullingar Westmeath. Permission (1). to partially demolish and make internal and external alterations/ renovations and to...

Cathal McKeon
File ref: 2660481 · Westmeath County Council
10 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: development which will consist of the construction of a 2-storey dwelling, a detached garage, access

Frances Kelly — Rochfort Demesne Moyliscor Mullingar Co. Westmeath. development which will consist of the construction of a 2-storey dwelling, a detached garage, access...

Frances Kelly
File ref: 2660483 · Westmeath County Council
10 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

278 homes and childcare facility planned for Rathgowan/Farranshock, Mullingar

Glenveagh Homes wants to build a major housing estate near Mullingar with 278 homes, a childcare facility, and all the usual services like parking, paths, and green spaces. The development will be accessed from the R394 and R393 roads, and will involve some underground work to move existing water and sewage pipes.

Glenveagh Homes Ltd
File ref: 2660222 · Westmeath County Council
10 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning conditional: 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...

Andrews Construction Ltd
File ref: 2660379 · Westmeath County Council
09 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: consisting of the retention of changes to the previously granted Planning Application 23/60181. Rete

Edel Tully and Eoin Metcalfe — Irishtown Mullingar Co. Westmeath N91 X0V8. consisting of the retention of changes to the previously granted Planning Application 23/60181. Rete...

Edel Tully and Eoin Metcalfe
File ref: 2660475 · Westmeath County Council
07 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning conditional: 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...

John Geoghegan & Jillian Shaw
File ref: 2660378 · Westmeath County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: to construct a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, new domestic vehicular entr

Ellen Lynam — Tristernagh Ballynacargy Mullingar Co. Westmeath. to construct a new dormer bungalow type dwelling house, domestic garage, new domestic vehicular entr...

Ellen Lynam
File ref: 2660466 · Westmeath County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Ballynacargy

Planning application received: (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic association training and p

Westmeath GAA — Robinstown Road Springfield Td Mullingar. (a 10 year permission) for the proposed development of a Gaelic athletic association training and p...

Westmeath GAA
File ref: 2660471 · Westmeath County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: development which will consist of an extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, this will include a new lo

Applicant — 101 Chestnut Drive , Balinderry Mullingar , Co.Westmeath. development which will consist of an extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, this will include a new loft conversion incorporating a dormer window and rooflights, together with all associated site development works

File ref: 2660460 · Westmeath County Council
29 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Planning application received: permission/retention permission to retain the existing extension to the side of our dwelling to include living room, wet

Applicant — 42 Clonmore Heights , Mullingar , Co. Westmeath. permission/retention permission to retain the existing extension to the side of our dwelling to include living room, wet room and bedroom with three velux windows and retain porch at front and retain extended entrance 2.3 metres and to extend at the rear to include a dining area with velux window and utility with all ancillary site works

File ref: 2660457 · Westmeath County Council
28 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

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Politics & TDs

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Micheál Carrigy TD asked the Minister for Health: Hospital Waiting Lists

Asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in providing a rehabilitation bed at St. Mary’s Mullingar for a person (details supplied); if she is aware that the person was recently transferred to the hospital only to be informed a bed was unavailable; the steps she will take to ensure an immediate transfer to the specialist rehabilitation unit in Mullingar to prevent further physical det

Micheál Carrigy
Constituency: Longford-Westmeath · Party: Fine Gael
28 Apr 2026 · Oireachtas

Court Reports

Cases and rulings mentioning Mullingar from eligible reporting sources.

Longford District Court 2026-04-13 Longford Leader

Ismaeil Abdelkhalik — 23 Derravarra, Mullingar, Westmeath

Section 92 breach of the Trademark Act (33 European Arrest Warrants)
Bail refused. Remanded in custody. Adjourned to August 11 for preparation of Book of Evidence. Defendant to appear before Mullingar District Court by video link.

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 previously spent two months in custody in the Czech Republic and was...