Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

An explosion at a filling station in the town two years ago claimed the lives of ten people ranging in age from five to 59

Ceremony marks two years since Creeslough tragedy

The bells of St Michael's Church in Creeslough rang in solemn memory of the ten people who lost their lives two years ago at 3.17pm this afternoon, the exact time of the tragedy that impacted the lives of many people in the northwest.

Ireland • 07 Oct 24

Ceremony to mark two years since Creeslough tragedy

The bells of St Michael's Church in Creeslough will ring in solemn memory of the ten people who lost their lives two years ago at 3.17pm today, the exact time of the tragedy that impacted the lives of many people in the north west

Analysis and Comment • 07 Oct 24

Gay Devaney with John Kelly, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at SUH

Sligo hospital introduces same-day hip surgery

In Sligo University Hospital, eight patients have undergone hip replacement surgery as day patients over the past three months.

Connacht • 04 Oct 24

The report commissioned by the Western Development Commission found that average disposable income in the West region is over €3,000 below the national average

Western region 'continues to lag other regions' - report

A landmark report commissioned by the Western Development Commission has found critical challenges facing the western and north western region in the areas of infrastructure, housing and income

Ireland • 03 Oct 24

Mr Kennedy's award marks one of two honorary doctorates being conferred by ATU this year

Special Envoy Joseph Kennedy receives honorary doctorate

Atlantic Technological University has awarded its inaugural honorary Doctorate to US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joseph P. Kennedy III.

Regional • 02 Oct 24

Key stakeholders in the fishing sector have formed a new alliance called Seafood Ireland to collaborate on a way forward for the industry

Fishing leaders seek MEPs support to aid industry

Irish fishing leaders are in Brussels to seek the support of MEPs "on the changes needed to prevent the collapse of their industry".

Ireland • 01 Oct 24

Calls to halt downgrading of defective concrete homes

Defective concrete block homeowners in Co Donegal are calling on the Housing Agency to stop downgrading redress applications until a review of the testing standard is complete.

Ulster • 30 Sep 24

Ten people lost their lives in the Creeslough explosion in October 2022

Stories from the families of the Creeslough tragedy

Two years after the Creeslough explosion claimed the lives of ten people, frustrated families, who still have no answers as to what caused the tragedy, tell the stories of their cherished loved ones as over 20 family members of the victims gathered to reiterate calls for a public inquiry.

Ulster • 29 Sep 24

Over 20 family members of those killed in the explosion almost two years ago today have reiterated their calls for a public inquiry

Creeslough families 'cannot wait' like Stardust relatives

Bereaved families of the Creeslough tragedy have said they cannot wait like the relatives of Stardust victims to get answers about the explosion that claimed the lives of their loved ones.

Creeslough • 30 Sep 24

Members of Calry Active Retirement Group spoke about healthcare, pensions and inheritance tax among other issues

Older people focus on health, pension ahead of Budget

Members of Calry Active Retirement Group in Co Sligo spoke in civil, courteous tones when asked about Budget 25 this week.

Budget 2025 • 28 Sep 24