Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Businesses want the section between Knock and Collooney to be improved

North west businesses call for full N17 upgrade

Sligo Chamber of Commerce has called on the Government to scrap a plan to redevelop some sections of the N17 and to commit to a full redevelopment of the route between Knock and Collooney, describing it as "unsafe and unfit for purpose".

Connacht • 05 Jun

Doctors say overlooking LUH as a surgical hub 'ignores both population need and geographic logic'

Donegal doctors seek meeting over surgical hub decision

More than 170 doctors based in Donegal have sent a joint letter to the Minister for Health demanding an urgent meeting over the HSE's plans to overlook Letterkenny as the location for a planned surgical hub in the north west.

Ulster • 03 Jun

Gallagher instruments brought back to life at festival

Instruments belonging to the world-famous blues guitarist Rory Gallagher have been brought back to life in his birthplace of Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

Ireland • 31 May

Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda (right) died after getting into difficulty in Lough Swilly

Drowning of teenagers remains an open wound, funeral told

The second of two teenagers who died when they got into difficulty in Lough Swilly, Co Donegal, three weeks ago was "a truly special soul" who was the "kind of person who made others feel seen, heard, and valued, mourners at his funeral were told.

Ireland • 31 May

The strategy sets out a roadmap that will see the Western Development Commission invest €50 million in the western region

5-year strategy to support creation of 5,000 jobs in west

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched a five-year strategy that sets out to support the creation of 5,000 jobs through enterprise and regional development projects.

Regional • 30 May

'The Leitrim Gathering' initiative aims to celebrate connection and heritage with Leitrim people at home and around the world

'Leitrim Gathering' to celebrate connection and heritage

An extensive programme of cultural, heritage, literary, food, recreational, music and dance events will take place in communities across Leitrim this weekend as part of 'The Leitrim Gathering'.

Connacht • 23 May

Des Guckian represented the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District as an independent councillor for more than a decade

Tributes paid to former Leitrim councillor Des Guckian

Tributes have been paid to former Leitrim County Councillor Des Guckian, who has died following a brief illness.

Connacht • 22 May

The service closed in March 2020 due to Covid restrictions at Carndonagh Community Hospital

Carndonagh day care centre for older people reopens

The Carndonagh Day Care Centre services for Older Persons in Inishowen, Co Donegal has been officially reopened after a lengthy campaign which followed its closure during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ulster • 20 May

The BMI report found that 93 in every 100 Irish households bought fresh or frozen seafood last year

Seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024

A Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) report has found the value of Ireland's seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023.

Ireland • 20 May

Salon professionals were given training and guidance on recognising the warning signs of domestic violence and coercive control

Training to help salon workers identify signs of abuse

A new training initiative in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, aims to help salon professionals identify signs of abuse and addiction, and appropriately signpost people to support services.

Ulster • 19 May