Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Rural Island and Dispensing Doctors of Ireland annual conference in Mulranny, Co Mayo

Group representing rural GPs highlight recruitment issues

A group representing rural doctors has called for a level playing field for GPs in medical practices to help with recruitment and retention in remote areas.

Ireland • 18 Oct 25

Enoch Burke confront Catherine Connolly on campaign trail - sourced by Paschal Sheehy

Enoch Burke confronts Connolly on campaign trail

Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly was confronted by teacher Enoch Burke while she was canvassing in Limerick this afternoon.

Presidential Election • 19 Oct 25

'We're still heartbroken' - Tributes paid to Tom Niland

The family of Tom Niland has paid tribute to gardaí for their "commitment, kindness and professionalism" in the investigation into the killing of Mr Niland.

Connacht • 17 Oct 25

New community-based mental health service for Donegal

The Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, has announced €1.3 million in recurring funding to provide a Crisis Resolution Team in Co Donegal, including a Solace Café.

Ulster • 15 Oct 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25