Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

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

Peter McGee said the lambs, and the two ewes, 'are doing very well' (Pics: Siobhán McGowan)

'Sheeper by the dozen' - two sets of 6 lambs born on farm

A Donegal farmer has his hands full this past fortnight as two sheep on his farm gave birth to six lambs each within a week.

Ulster • 02 Apr 25

Six generations have been weaving at Molloy & Sons in Ardara, Co Donegal

Weavers seek special EU protection for Donegal Tweed

Weavers in the northwest have called for special protected EU status for Donegal Tweed to combat cheaper imitations from across the globe.

Ulster • 01 Apr 25

Mark English and Arlene Crossan pictured alongside Finn Valley AC founder and former Irish athletics team coach Patsy McGonagle

Heroes' welcome for English and Crossan in Co Donegal

European Athletics Indoor Championships 800m bronze medallist Mark English and 4x400m relay finalist Arlene Crossan have been honoured by their home club Finn Valley AC in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 31 Mar 25

Lothar Muschketat said the decision to close was 'not easy'

Tourist attraction and bird sanctuary closes in Sligo

A popular tourist attraction in Co Sligo that hosted Ireland's largest sanctuary for raptors and owls has closed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Regional • 29 Mar 25

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 25