Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

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

The Blue Flag is one of the world's most recognised environmental awards and one of the most prestigious accolades in eco-tourism

Record 89 beaches, ten marinas awarded Blue Flag

A record number of beaches and marinas have been awarded a Blue Flag this year; 89 beaches and ten marinas obtained the coveted accolade - five more than last year.

Ireland • 16 May

Fórsa's Health and Welfare Divisional Conference is being held in Co Donegal

Health workers ready to 'engage' over seven-day services

Health workers say they are 'ready and waiting' to hear proposals from the HSE and the Department of Health on the provision of health services over a seven-day week.

Health • 15 May

Danielle McLaughlin had only been in India for two weeks when she was murdered in 2017

Family of Danielle McLaughlin welcome inquest decision

The family of Danielle McLaughlin, a 28-year-old Co Donegal woman who was murdered in India eight years ago, have welcomed the fact that an inquest into her death is to take place.

Ireland • 15 May

The role of the PCSA is to independently oversee and assess the performance of An Garda Síochána in relation to policing services

PCSA holds public consultation in Co Leitrim

The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) brought community organisations, support agencies and local authorities together in Carrick on Shannon as part of its public consultation on policing priorities.

Ireland • 08 May