Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Donegal school criticises exclusion from priority list

Saint Eunan's College in Letterkenny, Co Donegal has strongly criticised the Department of Education after the school was "once again", excluded from the Department's priority list for major building projects over the next two years.

Ulster • 30 Jan

Baby Bláithín O'Riordan inquest - pic - Shane Ó Curraighín - RTE

Inquest gives 'some closure' after baby's hospital death

The parents of a baby girl who died within an hour of birth at Letterkenny University Hospital have said they have got "some closure" following a two-day inquest.

Ulster • 29 Jan

An Gairdín Keshcarrigan village - pic - RTE

Leitrim homeowners demand action on sewage issues

Homeowners in a Leitrim housing estate plagued by recurring sewage failures and subsiding roads, driveways and pavements are seeking assurances that the long-standing problems will be resolved, without delay.

Connacht • 26 Jan

New bishop of Raphoe to be installed at Donegal mass

The new Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll, will be installed this afternoon in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 25 Jan

Revving up road safety for the next generation of drivers

A road safety initiative in the northwest is harnessing young people's passion for cars, equipping them with hands-on mechanical work experience and road safety education.

Ulster • 22 Jan

Fishermen say industry facing 'toughest ever year'

Representatives of the fishing sector have said the loss of one third of Ireland's national fish quota in 2026 means they are facing their toughest year ever.

Ireland • 31 Dec 25

EU fishing quotas cause concern among coastal communities

The EU fishing quota agreement in Brussels before Christmas brought little festive cheer to coastal communities.

2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25

James Spendley 58 of St Cummins Hill Killybegs

Man to stand trial over murder of Eddie Friel in Donegal

A 58-year-old man who is accused of the murder of another man in Killybegs, Co Donegal, in April has been served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

Courts • 19 Dec 25

A surfer in a massive swell in Mullaghmore

Top surfers in Mullaghmore for 'spectacular' winter waves

Some of the world's top surfers descended on Mullaghmore, Co Sligo this morning to make the most of "spectacular" surfing conditions, not seen in five years.

Connacht • 18 Dec 25

Donegal pride at connection to author Jane Austen

The 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen - whose connection to Ireland goes well beyond the generations who studied her work - will be celebrated at the Donegal County Museum.

Donegal • 16 Dec 25