Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

President to meet Creeslough families and survivors

President Catherine Connolly will hold a private meeting with bereaved families and survivors of the Creeslough tragedy this evening as part of her two-day visit to Co Donegal.

Ulster • 10 Mar

Recommendations on Donegal-Dublin flights expected soon

Department of Transport officials have told Donegal Airport they are in discussions with the airline operating the Donegal-Dublin PSO route to explore possible alternatives to proposed timetable changes.

Ulster • 10 Mar

Sinn Féin backs calls for Creeslough inquiry

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to meet the families of the Creeslough tragedy without delay and hold a public inquiry into the explosion that claimed the lives of ten people.

Ireland • 09 Mar

Family members of Creeslough explosion victims

Minister pressed to meet bereaved Creeslough families

A mother whose 14-year-old daughter was one of ten people who lost their lives in the Creeslough explosion three years ago has renewed calls for a meeting with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan.

Ireland • 09 Mar

Liam Farrell's son welcomes developments in Rooskey case

A son of 87-year-old Leitrim man Liam Farrell, who was found dead outside his home six years ago, has welcomed news of developments in the investigation into his father's death and appealed for information.

Ireland • 06 Mar

Eamon Harvey - Courtesy of Athletics Ireland

'True legend of athletics': Tributes paid to coach Harvey

Athletic organisations have paid tribute to former coach Eamon Harvey, who has died, describing him as "of one of the true legends of Ulster and Irish athletics and education".

Ulster • 02 Mar

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