Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Presidential election hopeful Maria Steen is pictured at Fingal County Council

Leitrim council to decide on Steen nomination on Monday

Leitrim county councillors will decide on Monday whether to nominate Maria Steen to contest the presidential election following presentations from 13 prospective candidates today.

Presidential Election • 17 Sep 25

Sisters hope Church apology will help 'close wounds'

Two sisters abused by a former priest in Co Donegal have encouraged other victims "suffering in silence" to come forward following an apology from the Raphoe Diocese.

Ulster • 17 Sep 25

Shines Killybegs demonstrates fish preparation on a counter

Concerns new EU regulation will increase cost of fish

The fishing industry is concerned that additional EU regulatory measures due to come into force next year are not practical and will make fish more expensive for consumers.

Ireland • 12 Sep 25

Minister urged to prevent Donegal ISPCA centre closure

Sinn Féin TDs in Donegal have called on Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon to intervene in the closure of the Donegal ISPCA rehabilitation centre.

Ulster • 12 Sep 25

A content creator takes a photo at Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal

Over 400 content creators in Donegal for TBEX Europe

More than 400 content creators, influencers and travel writers from 30 countries are attending the annual Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) Europe conference in Donegal - one the world's largest conferences for travel content creators.

Ulster • 10 Sep 25

A sign hangs on the gates of Scoil Mhuire in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim and calls for a new school building

'We've done our waiting' - Leitrim school on new building

Minister of Education Helen McEntee has indicated that she will meet local TDs to discuss long-standing calls for a new school building for one of the biggest primary schools in the northwest.

Connacht • 09 Sep 25

Co-founders of the East Galway and Midlands Cancer Support Centre Jacqueline and Michael Daly

Cancer survivors in call over 'right to be forgotten'

Cancer survivors and campaigners are calling on the Government to ensure the 'right to be forgotten' is enshrined at five years in forthcoming legislation.

Health • 08 Sep 25

A photo of Jessica Gallagher who died in the Creeslough explosion

Bereaved sister calls for answers to Creeslough tragedy

A woman who lost her sister in the Creeslough explosion has urged senior gardaí and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to ensure answers are delivered for bereaved families

Ireland • 07 Sep 25

Four sets of twins wave to the camera at Four Masters Primary School, Co Leitrim

Four sets of twins start school in north Leitrim

The new school term heralded a unique first for one school in the north west as four sets of twins started in junior infants at Four Masters National School in Kinlough, Co Leitrim.

Regional • 05 Sep 25

Yang Qin and Zhang Li with Pat Rigney in the Leitrim nature reserve

Leitrim nature reserve twinned with Chinese panda park

A nature reserve in Co Leitrim has twinned with the Sichuan Green Foundation and Giant Panda National Park in Wenchuan, China, home to the largest panda population in the world.

Connacht • 04 Sep 25