Sally-Ann Barrett

BreastCheck miss screening targets for third year running

The national cancer screening programme BreastCheck missed its mammogram targets by 46,000 last year, the HSE has confirmed to RTÉ's News at One.

Health • 20 Mar

The sales ring at Athenry Mart in County Galway

Effects of war causing 'frustration' for Irish farmers

As the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fuel and fertiliser supply chains, farmers across Ireland are feeling the ripple effects.

Ireland • 11 Mar

Lack of special classes for children with Down syndrome

A new report from Down Syndrome Ireland has found there is a severe lack of suitable special classes in primary and post primary level for children with Down syndrome who do not have a dual diagnosis of autism.

Ireland • 09 Mar

Dominic Gallagher Principal St Joseph's NS

'At breaking point', Galway school reacts to Govt U-turn

"We are stretched almost to breaking point" - that was the message from one Co Galway school following the U-turn by the Department of Education over proposals to reduce Special Needs Assistants in almost 200 schools.

Connacht • 24 Feb

a young girl smiles as she sits at a desk in a classroom

Uncertain future for some small schools in rural Ireland

Recent data published by the Department of Education and Youth found that 6,470 fewer children are attending primary school this year compared to last year.

Connacht • 06 Feb

The two Scoil an Chroí Naofa buildings in Ballinasloe

School community appeals to Minister to prioritise build

Campaigners in Ballinasloe have appealed to Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton to urgently prioritise the long‑awaited construction of a new primary school for the town, a project they say is now the longest‑running school building project in the country.

Connacht • 23 Jan

oughrea Hurler Joe Mooney with his 3rd and 4th class students at St Brendan Boys NS

Confidence high as Loughrea eyes historic win

The countdown is on for this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Club Finals at Croke Park, and excitement is building in Co Galway as St Brendan's of Loughrea prepare to face Ballygunner of Waterford in Sunday's hurling decider.

Connacht • 14 Jan

Athenry Captain Dervla Higgins with pupils of Newcastle National School.

'Full circle' - All-Ireland camogie team visit old school

After a long road to victory, the Athenry camogie team claimed the All-Ireland club title last weekend and this week, the players embarked on a tour of local schools with the Bill and Agnes Carroll Cup.

Connacht • 08 Jan

Fuels for Ireland warns of petrol and diesel price hikes

The CEO of Fuels for Ireland has called on the Government to review Ireland's fuel-taxation framework as motorists face another price hike at the pumps.

Business • 02 Jan

The Athenry side are seeking to land a first All-Ireland Senior Camogie Club Championship since 1977

Final showdown: Athenry ready for All-Ireland replay

While most of us were indulging over Christmas and New Year, for some GAA players it has been a period of hard training and abstinence ahead of major club finals in camogie and hurling.

Sport • 02 Jan