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Ballina · October 13, 2025 Also covered in Castlebar, Foxford, Killala

Seriously injured victim 'bears no grudge' after Ballina Bus Éireann van collision

A Mayo woman seriously injured when struck by a Bus Éireann van in Ballina last May has expressed no ill-feeling towards the driver. At Castlebar Circuit...

Castlebar · October 13, 2025 Also covered in Ballyhaunis, Claremorris, Kiltimagh

ICU nurse avoids jail for forged painkiller prescriptions

An intensive care nurse at Mayo General Hospital has received a fully suspended sentence at Castlebar Circuit Court for forging prescriptions to obtain...

Bailieborough · October 10, 2025

Woman accused of double lake murder asked about taking out boat, witness tells trial

A woman accused of murdering two men inquired about borrowing a boat on Lough Sheelin the day before the deceased were last seen alive, the Central Criminal...

Castlebar · October 10, 2025 Also covered in Castlerea, Kiltimagh

Convicted Drug Dealer Avoids Jail After ‘Remarkable Turnaround’

A man from Castlerea in County Roscommon has received a fully suspended sentence at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court following what the judge described as a...

Cavan · October 09, 2025

Woman shot drug dealer and worked as 'unit' with boyfriend in double murder, State to argue

Ruth Lawrence, a Dublin woman with an address in County Meath, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of two men whose bodies were discovered on Inchicup Island...

Convoy · October 09, 2025

'Trusted lieutenant' in crime gang jailed for seven and a half years

Jordan Domican, aged 24, of Collinstown Grove, Clondalkin, Dublin, has been sentenced to seven and a half years imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court....

Leitrim · October 09, 2025

Leitrim GAA lead tributes to the late Br. Tony Dolan

Former Aughnahseelin & Leitrim footballer was former Minister General of Franciscan Brothers in Ireland and spent a life devoted to education and missionary...

Cavan · October 08, 2025

Woman to go on trial accused of 2014 double murder

A 45-year-old woman with an address in County Meath has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder at the Central Criminal Court. Ruth Lawrence is charged...

Donegal · October 08, 2025

Judge jails drugs transporter who has 'successfully rehabilitated'

A man caught transporting nearly €500,000 worth of cannabis has been sentenced to three years and three months imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court....

Mohill · October 07, 2025

Mohill Parish bulletin 2025-10-07: Mass times, priest on holidays, Recollection Weekend

Fr. Séan takes holidays Oct 6-22 with Fr Sean on call for emergencies; weekday mass continues Mon/Tues/Thurs. Adults invited to Recollection Weekend on the...

Mohill · September 29, 2025

Adult faith retreat in Armagh this Halloween weekend; Mohill Historical Society talk Friday

A residential retreat on the Four Last Things runs Oct 31–Nov 2 at Tí Chulainn Centre in Armagh, led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP — early bird closes today. Also:...

Mohill · September 29, 2025

Faith retreat in Armagh this Halloween weekend, parish priest on holiday

A residential recollection weekend on the Four Last Things runs Oct 31–Nov 2 at Tí Chulainn Centre in Mullaghbawn, led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP. Early bird...

Mohill · September 29, 2025

Catholic retreat weekend on Four Last Things, Oct 31-Nov 2 at Mullaghbawn

Adults seeking deeper faith are invited to a residential recollection weekend led by Fr Patrick Desmond OP. Also: Mohill Historical Society hosts Paul...

Longford · September 24, 2025

Garda cocooning from Covid-19 says he was ordered back on the beat during spike

A garda with severe asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder has lodged complaints of disability discrimination, harassment and victimisation against...

Drumshanbo · September 24, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Ballinamore

Leitrim PPN bulletin 23 Sept – see site for funding, training and events

This fortnight's bulletin covers local government resilience initiatives, a dementia-inclusive community celebration at Rainbow Ballroom on 1 Oct, and...

Mohill · September 22, 2025

Mohill Parish remembers Michael McGrath; Memory Walk Sunday for school students

The parish community gathers to remember Michael McGrath of Rooskeythompson. Also this Sunday: a Memory Walk at 1pm from the graveyard to honour all Mohill...

Mohill · September 09, 2025

Mohill Parish: Knock pilgrimage Sunday, Lough Derg retreat Sept 21, Fit Farmers programme starts

A diocesan pilgrimage to Knock departs Sunday morning with buses from Mohill, Aughavas and Cloone. The parish is also organising a Lough Derg retreat bus on...

Longford · September 08, 2025

Salesman wins claim over office 'culture' of derogatory language about Travellers

A salesman from the Travelling Community has won compensation of €7,500 at the Workplace Relations Commission following findings of workplace discrimination...

Drumshanbo · September 08, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Ballinamore

Community training in Drumshanbo Thursday 18 Sept, Rape Crisis Centre opens in Carrick

Leitrim PPN hosts free Ideas Generation workshop for community groups on 18 September. Also: Sligo Rape Crisis Centre launches new outreach rooms in...

Drumshanbo · August 25, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Mohill, Manorhamilton

Community group training Sept 18, SHORE project grants open until November 20

Free training for PPN members on fundraising and group challenges runs Thursday 7–9pm in Drumshanbo. Meanwhile, the SHORE project is accepting applications...

Drumshanbo · August 11, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Manorhamilton

Leitrim PPN board nominations close Wednesday 13 August

Three representative seats now open on the PPN Secretariat (board), plus a call for an Environment Rep on the SEC Monitoring Sub-Committee. Nominations close...

Sligo · July 28, 2025

B&B rapist fails to overturn conviction

A man convicted of raping a guest at his bed-and-breakfast in County Sligo has failed in an appeal against his conviction at the Court of Appeal. Thomas...

Cavan · July 28, 2025

Kevin Lunney kidnapper claims Special Criminal Court conviction unconstitutional

Alan Harte, aged 43, is serving a 30-year sentence imposed by the Special Criminal Court for the kidnapping and torture of Quinn Industrial Holdings director...

Drumshanbo · July 28, 2025 Also covered in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore, Manorhamilton

Leitrim PPN seeking nominations for board seats, community groups apply now

Leitrim PPN is open for nominations for 3 representative seats on its Secretariat board, including Environmental and Community & Voluntary positions....

Cavan · July 25, 2025

Former Irish Defence Forces member 'could have been charged' with rape, judge says

A 63-year-old former member of the Defence Forces has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment at the Central Criminal Court following his guilty pleas to...

Enniskillen · July 21, 2025

Failed rendezvous at sea - Court hears of foiled smuggling operation off south coast

A coordinated operation involving gardaí across the south coast has dismantled a suspected drug-smuggling conspiracy, the Special Criminal Court heard. In...

Monaghan · July 18, 2025

'Some form of artist': vandal avoids jail for causing €60k in damage to train carriages, assaulting worker

Sean Cullen, aged 22, of Hope Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of criminal damage and one count of...

Ballina · July 17, 2025 Also covered in Easkey, Foxford, Killala

Man admits to unlawful killing of Tom Niland five days into trial

A man has pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of Tom Niland at the Central Criminal Court, five days into his trial. John Irving, aged 31, of Shanwar,...

Monaghan · July 16, 2025

Vandal caused €60k in damage to carriages, assaulted Irish Rail employee

A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to criminal damage and assault following incidents at Irish Rail facilities in Dublin. Sean Cullen, of East Wall, Dublin...

Sligo · July 15, 2025

B&B rapist complains jury was invited to speculate at his trial

A man convicted of rape at the Central Criminal Court has appealed his conviction before the Court of Appeal on grounds relating to the trial judge's handling...

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