Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Marie Furey (L) and Debbie Mullan shared their stories of losing their loved ones in road collisions

'Not your story to tell', say families of road victims

Families who have lost loved ones in road traffic collisions have launched a new initiative to raise awareness about the emotional impact of sharing images, videos or details on social media before families have been officially notified.

Ulster • 28 Mar

Members of the delegation said that common ground was found with others involved in the fishing sector in other EU member states

Inshore fishers call for a balanced distribution of quota

A delegation of small-scale fishers from five EU member states met representatives of the European Parliament and European Commission gathered in Brussels to discuss fair access to fisheries and low impact fishing practices.

Ireland • 27 Mar

DESC is one of a national network of 21 full-time education support centres and has been in Donegal town since 1997

Calls to stall relocation of Donegal education centre

Public representatives in Co Donegal have called on the Minister of Education Helen McEntee to stall the relocation of the Donegal Education Support Centre (DESC) from Donegal town to Letterkenny.

Ulster • 26 Mar

Sligo Circuit Criminal Court heard Colin Harte, admitted to drinking six pints of alcohol in the hours before the fatal crash

Man jailed for dangerous driving after fatal Sligo crash

A 38-year-old man from Co Sligo has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison and disqualified from driving for eight years for driving while intoxicated and dangerous driving causing death.

Connacht • 26 Mar

The case was heard at Sligo Circuit Court

Sligo man jailed for child sexual exploitation offences

A married father of two from Co Sligo will serve three years and six months in prison for the possession of child sexual abuse material, referred to in law as child pornography, attempted production of child pornography and attempted sexual exploitation of a child.

Courts • 25 Mar

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

Families seek hearing into Creeslough planning decision

Family members who lost loved ones in an explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, have asked An Bord Pleanála to hold an oral hearing as part of their appeal against the decision of Donegal County Council to permit the redevelopment of a service station at the site.

Ireland • 25 Mar

Bright Sparks is a youth theatre programme funded through Leitrim County Council's Creative Ireland programme delivered at a pace suited to individual needs

Leitrim actors take the stage for World Down Syndrome Day

A Co Leitrim actors' group for people with Down syndrome will stage a two-part performance at a fully booked theatre in Carrick-on-Shannon tonight as part of World Down Syndrome Day.

Connacht • 24 Mar

Protesters outside Letterkenny University Hospital called for better cancer care facilities

Protesters call for better cancer services at LUH

A protest outside Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has heard calls for improved cancer care facilities in the north west.

Ulster • 19 Mar

Around 200 people attended a vigil at the scene of the fatal collision in Letterkenny

Large crowd attend Letterkenny vigil after fatal crash

A large crowd has attended a vigil in Letterkenny at the scene of the fatal road traffic crash that happened in the early hours of this morning.

Ulster • 18 Mar

Glenveagh National Park attracts more than 200,000 visitors per year, making it the most visited attraction in Donegal

Plans to create 'world class experience' at Glenveagh

A public consultation has been launched on a new draft plan aimed at "creating a world class visitor experience centred on heritage and outdoor recreation" at Glenveagh National Park in northwest Donegal.

Ulster • 14 Mar