Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

James Spendley 58 of St Cummins Hill Killybegs

Man to stand trial over murder of Eddie Friel in Donegal

A 58-year-old man who is accused of the murder of another man in Killybegs, Co Donegal, in April has been served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

Courts • 19 Dec

A surfer in a massive swell in Mullaghmore

Top surfers in Mullaghmore for 'spectacular' winter waves

Some of the world's top surfers descended on Mullaghmore, Co Sligo this morning to make the most of "spectacular" surfing conditions, not seen in five years.

Connacht • 18 Dec

Donegal pride at connection to author Jane Austen

The 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen - whose connection to Ireland goes well beyond the generations who studied her work - will be celebrated at the Donegal County Museum.

Donegal • 16 Dec

Fishing boats docked at Howth pier in Howth

EU quota deal putting 2,300 jobs at risk - fishing groups

Minister of State for Fisheries Timmy Dooley has said that the outcome of an EU fishing quota agreement for next year will present a "very real challenge" for fishermen as fishing organisations say the agreement could impact 2,300 jobs in coastal communities.

Ireland • 13 Dec

Noel Muldoon of Cluid, Ballymote was found guilty by a jury on three separate counts following a four-day trial at Sligo Circuit Court.

Man found with false vehicle plates jailed

A 53-year-old Sligo man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison following a complex case linked to a stolen tractor and plant machinery.

Connacht • 11 Dec

Visitor restrictions in place at two hospitals due to flu

Visitor restrictions are in place in two hospitals due to an increase in the number of people presenting with flu and respiratory symptoms.

Regional • 10 Dec

Deposit Return Scheme pilot launched on offshore islands

A pilot programme on three offshore islands will see the Deposit Return Scheme rolled out on Árainn Mhór in Co Donegal, Oileán Chléire in Co Cork and Inishturk, Co Mayo.

Ireland • 09 Dec

118 people held for drink or drug driving in last week

Gardaí arrested 118 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the first week of their Christmas road safety campaign

Ireland • 08 Dec

A metalic sculpture is pictured in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

One-Act Drama Finals take centre stage in Tubbercurry

Eleven amateur drama groups will take to the stage in the All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, over the next three days.

Connacht • 05 Dec

Students have assumed responsibilities for the running of Caifé le Chéile in Letterkenny

Students brewing successful business in Letterkenny café

Students from St Bernadette's School and Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny, Co Donegal have utilised a inclusion project supported by the National Council for Special Education to set-up a café that is open five days a week and five hours a day to the public.

Ulster • 04 Dec