Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Yang Qin and Zhang Li with Pat Rigney in the Leitrim nature reserve

Leitrim nature reserve twinned with Chinese panda park

A nature reserve in Co Leitrim has twinned with the Sichuan Green Foundation and Giant Panda National Park in Wenchuan, China, home to the largest panda population in the world.

Connacht • 04 Sep

Fishing industry representatives at a meeting in Brussels

Fishing industry urge EU for fairness in quota talks

Representatives from the fishing industry have described a meeting with EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis in Brussels today as "a crucial step in pressing for fairer quotas and workable fishing rules to protect coastal communities".

Ireland • 02 Sep

Child with her mother being interviewed on the first day of primary school

Watch: Excitement and nerves at first day of school

As junior infants across the country began their first day of school this morning, some parents at Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Co Sligo admitted to a little nerves as their little ones settled into their first day.

Education • 27 Aug

Sligo hospital urges visitor compliance over Covid cases

Sligo University Hospital is appealing to the public to comply with current visiting restrictions that are in place at the hospital due to "a number" of Covid-19 outbreaks.

Connacht • 26 Aug

Master Rope Thatcher Brian Lafferty with David McFerran

Donegal man to benefit from rope thatch mentorship scheme

Donegal County Council has announced the first awardee of a rope thatch mentorship scheme, one of the first initiatives of its kind in Ireland.

Ulster • 26 Aug

'Working Over By': Scottish stories from Donegal people

The work of Donegal people who emigrated to Scotland in the 20th century is being celebrated in a major new exhibition that has opened at the Donegal County Museum.

Regional • 12 Jul

Two white coffins were carried from the home of Natalie McLaughlin's parents in Carndonagh town to the Sacred Heart Church

Mother and daughter's funeral told of 'unspeakable loss'

The funeral of a mother and daughter who died following a road collision heard their passing has left an unspeakable loss and an emptiness in the hearts of the community in Inishowen.

Donegal • 08 Jul

The banner had been in the Chapel of St Moling, located within Borris House, since the 19th century

Appeal issued for return of 19th century masonic banner

A public appeal has been issued for the return of a 200-year-old masonic banner that was taken from Borris House in Co Carlow last month.

Leinster • 05 Jul

Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter died following the collision in Co Donegal

Carndonagh 'devastated' over deaths of mother, daughter

The mother and daughter who died in a road collision in Co Donegal have been named locally as six-year-old Ella McLaughlin and her mother Natalie McLaughlin, who was in her 20s.

Ulster • 04 Jul

The AI-powered itinerary planning tool was described as a 'fantastic innovation' helping to promote the county

Innovative AI-powered tourism tool launched in Sligo

A new AI-powered itinerary planner for visitors to Yeats County, which marks a new approach in destination marketing in the northwest, has been launched by Sligo County Council.

Connacht • 30 Jun