Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

A sign hangs on the gates of Scoil Mhuire in Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim and calls for a new school building

'We've done our waiting' - Leitrim school on new building

Minister of Education Helen McEntee has indicated that she will meet local TDs to discuss long-standing calls for a new school building for one of the biggest primary schools in the northwest.

Connacht • 09 Sep 25

Co-founders of the East Galway and Midlands Cancer Support Centre Jacqueline and Michael Daly

Cancer survivors in call over 'right to be forgotten'

Cancer survivors and campaigners are calling on the Government to ensure the 'right to be forgotten' is enshrined at five years in forthcoming legislation.

Health • 08 Sep 25

A photo of Jessica Gallagher who died in the Creeslough explosion

Bereaved sister calls for answers to Creeslough tragedy

A woman who lost her sister in the Creeslough explosion has urged senior gardaí and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to ensure answers are delivered for bereaved families

Ireland • 07 Sep 25

Four sets of twins wave to the camera at Four Masters Primary School, Co Leitrim

Four sets of twins start school in north Leitrim

The new school term heralded a unique first for one school in the north west as four sets of twins started in junior infants at Four Masters National School in Kinlough, Co Leitrim.

Regional • 05 Sep 25

Yang Qin and Zhang Li with Pat Rigney in the Leitrim nature reserve

Leitrim nature reserve twinned with Chinese panda park

A nature reserve in Co Leitrim has twinned with the Sichuan Green Foundation and Giant Panda National Park in Wenchuan, China, home to the largest panda population in the world.

Connacht • 04 Sep 25

Fishing industry representatives at a meeting in Brussels

Fishing industry urge EU for fairness in quota talks

Representatives from the fishing industry have described a meeting with EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis in Brussels today as "a crucial step in pressing for fairer quotas and workable fishing rules to protect coastal communities".

Ireland • 02 Sep 25

Child with her mother being interviewed on the first day of primary school

Watch: Excitement and nerves at first day of school

As junior infants across the country began their first day of school this morning, some parents at Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Co Sligo admitted to a little nerves as their little ones settled into their first day.

Education • 27 Aug 25

Sligo hospital urges visitor compliance over Covid cases

Sligo University Hospital is appealing to the public to comply with current visiting restrictions that are in place at the hospital due to "a number" of Covid-19 outbreaks.

Connacht • 26 Aug 25

Master Rope Thatcher Brian Lafferty with David McFerran

Donegal man to benefit from rope thatch mentorship scheme

Donegal County Council has announced the first awardee of a rope thatch mentorship scheme, one of the first initiatives of its kind in Ireland.

Ulster • 26 Aug 25

'Working Over By': Scottish stories from Donegal people

The work of Donegal people who emigrated to Scotland in the 20th century is being celebrated in a major new exhibition that has opened at the Donegal County Museum.

Regional • 12 Jul 25