News - development

Ballaghaderreen residents shape town’s future at workshop

The community-led process aims to develop a practical strategy for Ballaghaderreen, guided by residents, local stakeholders, and expert advice on design and funding.

Nov 9, 2025 15:26

Planning approved for new creche and after-school facility near Lanesboro

Una Hanley applied to Longford County Council in August for the development in Clonboney.

Nov 9, 2025 13:27

Major extension planned for Roscommon secondary school

An application for upgrade works proposed for Roscommon Community College has been submitted to county planners.

Oct 26, 2025 12:21

Appealed construction of 245 houses in Mullingar given green light

The development has now been granted permission from An Bord Pleanála, with revised conditions.

Jun 26, 2025 13:53

Permission granted for new development in local secondary school

Elphin Community College in Roscommon had applied for the demolition of an existing single storey dwelling on site and its replacement with a new build.

Feb 9, 2025 13:25

Athlone Chamber calls on government to ensure future town development

The chamber identified a number of key priorities in Athlone that they say the Government must address.

Jan 19, 2025 14:43

Planning sought for new housing development in North Longford

Longford County Planners are due to make a decision on the application on the 17th of January.

Jan 6, 2025 07:57

Popular Athlone hotel seeking new development

Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.

Jan 5, 2025 11:13

Decision due next week on potential development at South Roscommon GAA club

St Dominic's GAA in Knockcroghery are seeking to construct a new pitch, athletics track, spectator stand, and biodiversity and sensory garden.

Dec 15, 2024 14:35

Planning granted for Leitrim Enterprise Fund development

The development is proposed to be constructed at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Nov 24, 2024 14:27

TUS receives planning permission for new upgrade

The Technological University of the Shannon had sought planning permission to construct a large temporary car parking facility near their Athlone campus on the Dublin Road.

Oct 6, 2023 13:09