Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

From pain to power: Sligo hub changing lives

A community-led health initiative in south Sligo, believed to be one of the first of its kind in Europe is impacting the lives of many across the west and northwest, including those with health conditions.

Connacht • 26 Feb

Manufacturing company, Vertiv has announced it will create 200 jobs in the north west

200 new tech manufacturing jobs in the north west

Technology manufacturer Vertiv has announced plans to create 200 jobs in the north west over the next six months, with numbers expected to rise to several hundred as global demand for its products continue to grow.

Ulster • 20 Feb

Adeleke Adelani looking to camera on a blue background

Man jailed for causing unlawful termination of pregnancy

A 28-year-old man has been jailed for nine years for causing the unlawful termination of a woman's pregnancy after forcing her to take five abortion pills.

Courts • 19 Feb

Skippers sought for bluefin tuna research

Charter skippers are being sought to support a scientific effort to study Atlantic bluefin tuna, the world's largest tuna species.

Ireland • 18 Feb

Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton said emergency works would be progressed to improve existing classrooms

'Constructive' meeting over new Sligo Gaelscoil building

A delegation from Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Sligo held a "constructive" meeting with Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton on their calls for a new building.

Connacht • 19 Feb

Woman hospitalised after dog attack in Sligo on Friday

A woman was hospitalised after a dog attack in Sligo last Friday.

Connacht • 18 Feb

Border counties face EU funding drop

Border counties are set to lose out on levels of EU funding available to similar European regions as a result of the wider region being reclassified in the next EU funding period.

Ireland • 17 Feb

Seafood taskforce launched amid 'escalating crisis'

A first meeting of a taskforce set up as a result of the loss of one third of Ireland's fishing quota this year, estimated to cost the fishing industry €105 million, will take place at Howth Harbour.

Ireland • 16 Feb

Tomass Cukurs, charged over money laundering

Man in court charged in connection with money laundering

A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with enhancing the ability of a criminal organisation to commit human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation and money laundering.

Regional • 12 Feb

Minister to meet cancer group over Donegal flights

Donegal Airport is assessing legal advice following the Department of Transport's decision to sign a new Donegal-Dublin Public Service Obligation contract that removes the midday flight rotation.

Ulster • 12 Feb