Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Fishing boats docked at Howth pier in Howth

EU quota deal putting 2,300 jobs at risk - fishing groups

Minister of State for Fisheries Timmy Dooley has said that the outcome of an EU fishing quota agreement for next year will present a "very real challenge" for fishermen as fishing organisations say the agreement could impact 2,300 jobs in coastal communities.

Ireland • 13 Dec 25

Noel Muldoon of Cluid, Ballymote was found guilty by a jury on three separate counts following a four-day trial at Sligo Circuit Court.

Man found with false vehicle plates jailed

A 53-year-old Sligo man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison following a complex case linked to a stolen tractor and plant machinery.

Connacht • 11 Dec 25

Visitor restrictions in place at two hospitals due to flu

Visitor restrictions are in place in two hospitals due to an increase in the number of people presenting with flu and respiratory symptoms.

Regional • 10 Dec 25

Deposit Return Scheme pilot launched on offshore islands

A pilot programme on three offshore islands will see the Deposit Return Scheme rolled out on Árainn Mhór in Co Donegal, Oileán Chléire in Co Cork and Inishturk, Co Mayo.

Ireland • 09 Dec 25

118 people held for drink or drug driving in last week

Gardaí arrested 118 people for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the first week of their Christmas road safety campaign

Ireland • 08 Dec 25

A metalic sculpture is pictured in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

One-Act Drama Finals take centre stage in Tubbercurry

Eleven amateur drama groups will take to the stage in the All-Ireland One-Act Drama Finals in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, over the next three days.

Connacht • 05 Dec 25

Students have assumed responsibilities for the running of Caifé le Chéile in Letterkenny

Students brewing successful business in Letterkenny café

Students from St Bernadette's School and Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny, Co Donegal have utilised a inclusion project supported by the National Council for Special Education to set-up a café that is open five days a week and five hours a day to the public.

Ulster • 04 Dec 25

Fishing industry meeting 'constructive', says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has described a meeting with fishing organisations as "comprehensive and constructive" ahead of next week's EU quota negotiations in Brussels.

Ireland • 04 Dec 25