Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

An Garda Síochána unveiled a monument of remembrance in Ballinamore

Men killed during Tidey search are honoured in Leitrim

A soldier and a trainee garda, who were killed during an operation to rescue kidnapped businessman Don Tidey 41 years ago, were honoured at a ceremony in Co Leitrim.

Connacht • 16 Dec 24

Over the years, the Rainbow Ballroom has welcomed performers such as Dickie Rock, Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, the Dubliners, Foster and Allen, Daniel O'Donnell and more recently, Nathan Carter

'Iconic' Rainbow Ballroom celebrates 90 years in Leitrim

Built in 1934, the Rainbow Ballroom was a popular venue originally for showbands. As the northwest's most iconic dance halls celebrates its 90th anniversary, a voluntary board member, Sean Mc Dermott says it has brought significant social, cultural and economic benefit to north Leitrim.

Connacht • 16 Dec 24

Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Co Leitrim in 2020

Garda peer review under way into death of Leitrim farmer

Family members of an elderly Leitrim farmer who died in suspicious circumstances almost five years ago have met with a senior garda appointed to re-examine the original investigation into their father's death.

Connacht • 14 Dec 24

Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell (2L) said work is under way to prevent future flooding

Minister meets Killybegs residents following flooding

Minister of State with Responsibility for the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell has said he wants to ensure recent flooding which caused devastation on Bridge Street in Killybegs "does not happen again".

Ulster • 09 Dec 24

Some 171 people attended the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital yesterday

Procedures postponed at LUH due to lack of beds

Some elective procedures have been postponed because of "pressure" and "lack of bed capacity" at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Ulster • 05 Dec 24

Flood waters rose to around 1.2m at its peak during Storm Bert

Calls for flood prevention measures in Killybegs

Residents and business owners in Killybegs, Co Donegal have said action is needed to ensure the severe flooding which devastated the town almost two weeks ago does not happen again.

Ulster • 04 Dec 24

Sligo-Leitrim: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Ten people died in the explosion in October 2022

Donegal councillors back Creeslough public inquiry

Donegal County Councillors have unanimously backed a motion calling on the next government to establish a public inquiry into the Creeslough explosion, which claimed the lives of ten people, within its first 100 days in office.

Ulster • 27 Nov 24

Fishers in Killybegs say it's hugely frustrating that their vessels are 'tied to the pier nine months of the year' (File image)

Call for marine minister as group says industry in crisis

Fishing representative organisations say the "industry is in crisis" and are calling on political parties to appoint a designated Minister for the Marine in the next government.

Election 2024 • 25 Nov 24

SIPTU Organiser Ciaran Sheridan said members 'are concerned about the potential impact on services'

Protest at Donegal hospital over HSE recruitment strategy

SIPTU, INMO and Fórsa trade union members at Letterkenny University Hospital have staged a protest in opposition to the HSE's Pay and Number's Strategy.

Ulster • 20 Nov 24