Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Leitrim farmers leading large-scale wetland restoration

A mountain in Co Leitrim that once hosted one of the largest coal mining sites in the west of Ireland has become a European case study for large-scale wetland restoration.

Connacht • 12 Nov 25

All available beds at the hospital are in use (stock image)

SUH emergency department extremely busy - HSE

The HSE has said the emergency department at Sligo University Hospital (SUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.

Connacht • 10 Nov 25

Woman, 40s, in critical condition after crash in Co Sligo

A woman is in critical condition in Sligo University Hospital following a road traffic collision between two cars near Easkey, Co Sligo last night.

Connacht • 10 Nov 25

New York politician William Bourke Cockran standing with a cane.

'Forgotten' Irishman Cockran is honoured in Sligo

A celebration of one of the Yeats Country's most distinguished but forgotten sons - William Bourke Cockran - has taken place in Sligo City Hall.

Connacht • 07 Nov 25

A picture of an old map of the border between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland

Boundary report's centenary to be marked at Donegal event

A one-day conference will take place in Lifford in Co Donegal tomorrow exploring the impact of the border on the centenary of the Boundary Commission.

Ulster • 07 Nov 25

A noticeboard at a school displays work under a Gaeilge sign

Plan to enhance Irish learning in schools announced

A new policy and a plan to strengthen the teaching, learning and use of Irish language in schools has been announced.

Education • 06 Nov 25

Defective blocks on the exterior wall of Drumfad National School.

Defective block strategy for Donegal schools under way

The Department of Education and Youth is preparing a strategy to help schools that are waiting for defective concrete block remediation as well as schools that may be affected in the future.

Ulster • 06 Nov 25

Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon with a group of children at the launch of a new book in Sligo

Calls for Govt to incorporate UN Convention into law

The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has called for the Government to fully incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Irish law.

Connacht • 04 Nov 25

Verdict of misadventure over cyclist's death in Sligo

A verdict of misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of a cyclist who died as a result of multiple head injuries in Sligo almost two years ago.

Connacht • 03 Nov 25

Kevin Grant of Parkmore, Buncrana, came before Letterkenny Circuit Criminal Court in the afternoon on a signed guilty plea

Buncrana man pleads guilty to manslaughter

A 38-year-old man from Buncrana has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of another man following a hit-and-run road traffic incident in Clonmany, Co Donegal, last year.

Ulster • 28 Oct 25