Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

People in garda, reveune and coastguard uniforms stand by a building

Initiative targeting drug supply relaunched in north west

A multiagency initiative targeting the transport and supply of illegal drugs via the north west coastline has been relaunched.

Ulster • 13 Oct

Eastern European ambassadors spoke at Atlantic Technological University Sligo about the need for solidarity with Ukraine

Ambassadors repeat calls for solidarity with Ukraine

Eastern European diplomats have warned that continued solidarity is needed across Europe as Russian aggression continues in Ukraine.

Ukraine • 09 Oct

Fishermen call for EU trade sanctions against overfishing

The fishing industry has called for trade sanctions against non-EU countries overfishing mackerel - one of Ireland's most valuable fish stocks.

Europe • 09 Oct

large cracks are visible on the exterior wall of a two-storey house

Downgraded defective block homeowners 'in limbo'

Defective block homeowners whose houses were recommended for partial rebuild rather than full rebuild say they are in limbo as they have been waiting more than a year for appeals to be determined.

Ulster • 08 Oct

Downgraded defective block homeowners 'in limbo'

Defective block homeowners whose houses were recommended for partial rebuild rather than full rebuild say they're in limbo as they've been waiting more than a year for appeals to be determined.

Analysis and Comment • 08 Oct

A commemoration service has taken place in Creeslough, Co Donegal, in memory of a tragic explosion in which ten people died, three years ago today.

Father of Creeslough victim calls for public inquiry

The father of one of the people who died in the Creeslough explosion has reiterated calls for a public inquiry into the tragedy, which took place three years ago today.

Ireland • 07 Oct

Investigation after man's body found in Enniscrone

An investigation is under way into the death of an elderly man whose body was discovered in Co Sligo last night.

Regional • 07 Oct

HSE apologises over death of girl with Strep A infection

The HSE has apologised to the family of a five-year-old girl who died as a result of medical misadventure at Sligo University Hospital more than two years ago.

Ireland • 07 Oct

Fishing industry facing 'economic Armageddon'

The Irish fishing industry has warned it is bracing for catastrophic fishing quotas next year that "could collapse the Irish fishing sector and devastate major fishing communities".

Ireland • 06 Oct

people eat dinner at a table beside a window at a Donegal seafood restaurant

Profit 'almost impossible' - local hospitality businesses

Hospitality businesses in the north west region have said it is becoming almost impossible to make a profit given rising costs in the sector.

Ireland • 05 Oct