Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Gardaí responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a house in Killybegs this afternoon

Investigation after man's body found in Co Donegal

An investigation is under way into the death of a man whose body was found in Killybegs, Co Donegal.

Ulster • 14 Apr 25

Little Angels is the only school in Co Donegal catering for children aged between three and 18 years old with profound and severe learning disabilities

Parents 'overjoyed' as special school capacity expanded

Minister of State with special responsibility for Special Education Michael Moynihan has confirmed that all children looking to secure a place at Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny, Co Donegal in September will be accommodated.

Ulster • 11 Apr 25

No damage to structures or property has been reported at present (Pic: Donegal Fire Service and Executive Helicopters)

Firefighters tackling wildfire on Fanad Peninsula

Four units of the Donegal Fire Service and a helicopter are dealing with a wildfire on the Fanad Peninsula in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 11 Apr 25

Sergee Kelly pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing death

Man jailed for five years over hit-and-run death of boy

A driver who killed a nine-year-old boy, while driving at twice the speed limit, fled the scene of the incident and then went on a drugs and drink binge has been sentenced to five years in prison and disqualified for driving for 20 years.

Courts • 11 Apr 25

The haul was brought to Killybegs last Friday

'Morally wrong' to send haul of 'good' fish for fish meal

Fish processors in Killybegs, Co Donegal, have called for changes in the weighing of fish landed in the port after 750 tonnes of blue whiting destined for human consumption was processed for fish meal.

Ulster • 09 Apr 25

Fire crews brought a wildfire in the Barnesmore Gap under control (Credit: Siobhán McGowan)

Extensive damage after wildfires in Co Donegal

Extensive damage has been caused to wildlife and land in Barnesmore Gap and Knockalla due to wildfires, the Director of Emergency Services at Donegal County Council has said.

Ulster • 07 Apr 25

Storm Éowyn caused unprecedented damage across Ireland when it struck on 21 January

Eir urges action to manage trees ahead of future storms

Government action is needed to reduce the number of diseased and damaged trees on private land, which are likely to damage telephone lines during storms, Ireland's largest fixed-line telecommunications network has said.

Weather • 07 Apr 25

An artist's impression of the proposed development at Creeslough

Council urges for Creeslough planning to be upheld

Donegal County Council has asked An Bord Pleanála to uphold its decision to grant permission for the redevelopment of a service station at the site where ten people lost their lives in Creeslough on 7 October 2022.

Ireland • 05 Apr 25

A gorse fire in the Ballycroy National Park in west Mayo last night caused structural damage to the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail

Public urged to act 'responsibly' after Mayo gorse fires

Mayo Fire Service is urging people to act responsibly after it dealt with a significant number of gorse and bog fires in recent days.

Connacht • 05 Apr 25

Dermot and Ethel Conlon said the sentence was 'justice' for their son

Parents welcome jail term for murder of son in Australia

The family of Damien Conlon, an Irish man who was shot dead by his fiancée's father in Australia in 2023, have welcomed the 31-year prison sentence imposed on the man who murdered him.

World • 03 Apr 25