Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

The Clancy family from Gurteen, south Sligo are staying in a hotel to cater for their daughter's needs

Family without power had 'no option' but to move to hotel

Approximately 7,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following Storm Éowyn with electricity restored to 761,000 customers.

Connacht • 06 Feb 25

The Coach House Hotel has opened its doors to those who remain affected by the storm in the wider community

'It is crippling' - locals in the dark a week since storm

Approximately 17,000 premises remain without electricity in the northwest as some rural communities navigate a sixth-day without power and connectivity.

Ireland • 30 Jan 25

The rail tragedy on 30 January 1925 claimed the lives of four people and injured many more when a strong gale derailed two carriages on the train

100th anniversary of Owencarrow Viaduct disaster

The Owencarrow Viaduct disaster will be remembered during a special 100th anniversary commemoration near Creeslough, Co Donegal this afternoon.

Ulster • 30 Jan 25

Owencarrow Viaduct disaster commemoration to take place

The Owencarrow Viaduct disaster will be remembered during a special 100th anniversary commemoration near Creeslough, Co Donegal this afternoon.

Ulster • 30 Jan 25

Shaun Duffy was attacked and fatally wounded at his home in the early hours of 29 January 2005

Appeal on 20th anniversary of Donegal man's murder

An appeal for information has been made by gardaí on the 20th anniversary of the murder of 36-year-old Shaun Duffy from the west Donegal Gaeltacht.

Ulster • 29 Jan 25

The man was attacked at his home on Monday morning

Two men arrested over Lifford assault released

Two men arrested in Derry earlier this week in connection with the investigation into the serious assault of a man in his 20s in Lifford, Co Donegal have been released.

Regional • 24 Jan 25

Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, visited ATU's Sligo campus today

ATU to explore partnerships with Palestinian universities

Atlantic Technological University is set to explore ways to allow students in Gaza and the West Bank continue and expand their studies, particularly in areas that will contribute to the rebuilding of the region.

Regional • 23 Jan 25

Graduates of technical universities, other universities and institutes of technology will, in future, elect all six senators

Alumni urged to register for new Seanad constituency

Alumni from more than 15 designated institutions are being encouraged to apply to be included in the first Register of Electors for the new Seanad Higher Education Constituency ahead of tomorrow's registration deadline.

Politics • 22 Jan 25

The Upper Shannon, Shannon-Erne, and Border Destination and Experience Development Plan aims to extend the tourism season and spread business across the region, which is part of 'Ireland's Hidden Heartlands'

Plan to boost tourism in Leitrim, Cavan, north Roscommon

Fáilte Ireland has launched a five-year plan that aims to drive and sustain tourism in Cavan, Leitrim and the northern part of Roscommon.

Regional • 22 Jan 25

A garda investigation is under way into the attack

Investigation after man attacked with iron bars in home

A man is his 20s from Lifford, Co Donegal is in a serious condition at the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast after a gang of five men entered his home and attacked him yesterday morning.

Ulster • 22 Jan 25