Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

The incident happened at a service station on Mail Coach Road in Sligo town in 2023

Detention for teen over 'savage attack' in Sligo

A teenage boy has been sentenced to two years and four months in detention following an unprovoked assault that left a teenage boy fighting for his life in Sligo on Halloween night in 2023.

Ireland • 13 Jan

Sister Clare Crockett died in an earthquake in Ecuador in 2016

Family 'proud' as Derry nun starts on path to sainthood

A Derry nun who died in an earthquake in South America almost nine years ago has started on the path towards sainthood at a special ceremony in Madrid.

Ulster • 13 Jan

The family of Liam Farrell pictured with an image of him outside his home

Appeal for information on anniversary of farmer's death

Family members of Liam Farrell, an elderly Leitrim farmer who was found dead in suspicious circumstances, have issued an appeal for information on the fifth anniversary his death.

Connacht • 13 Jan

DMRT has appealed to the public to inform gardaí if they plan to climb mountains during the cold snap

Mountain rescue team issue plea after late night callout

Donegal Mountain Rescue Team has appealed to the public to stay safe and inform their local gardaí if they plan to climb mountains during the cold snap, following a late-night callout.

Ulster • 10 Jan

The memorial honouring the crews of the Evelyn Marie and the Carraig Úna at Ailt an Chorráin Pier

Crew of the Evelyn Marie remembered in Co Donegal

The coastal community of west Donegal is remembering six men who lost their lives in a fishing tragedy 50 years ago today.

Ulster • 07 Jan

A native of Castlefinn, Co Donegal, Ruby Druce has lived through two world wars and two global pandemics

Donegal woman celebrates 109th birthday on New Year's Eve

Ruby Druce, who is believed to be Ireland's oldest person, is celebrating her 109th birthday today.

Ulster • 31 Dec 24

The Roskilmanor Wren Boys were founded in 1982 and will begin their performances on St Stephen's night in north Leitrim and surrounding areas

Wren boys keep age-old tradition alive in north Leitrim

The Roskilmanor Wren Boys in north Leitrim will bring the age-old Irish tradition of the mummers to the border villages of the northwest this Christmas.

Connacht • 23 Dec 24

A once-derelict property, now refurbished, is seen near Creeslough in Co Donegal

Vacant home refurbishment grant uptake highest in Donegal

The vacant property refurbishment grant scheme has had "a phenomenal" impact within communities in the northwest, according to Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Niamh Kennedy.

Ulster • 19 Dec 24

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