Shane Ó Curraighín

North West Correspondent

Charles Dooher is still in a critical condition in hospital following the assault six weeks ago

Renewed appeal following attempted murder in Co Donegal

Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal for information following the attempted murder of a man in Lifford, Co Donegal six weeks ago.

Ulster • 03 Mar

Watch: ATU students welcome land bought for accommodation

The Atlantic Technological University is to purchase 16 acres of land near its Sligo Campus, which has been earmarked for student accommodation.

Education • 27 Feb

Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless and Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan with staff from ATU

ATU to buy 16 acres for Sligo student accommodation

Atlantic Technological University has been given approval to purchase land near its Sligo campus that has been earmarked for student accommodation.

Connacht • 27 Feb

Róisín Gillen was the victim of a scam text message

'All my money was gone' - businesswoman recalls text scam

A business owner from Co Donegal has described her shock at falling victim to a text message scam.

Crime • 26 Feb

Emergency services at the scene of the explosion in Creeslough on 7 October 2022

Planning granted to redevelop site of Creeslough tragedy

Donegal County Council has granted planning permission to Vivo Shell Limited to redevelop a service station at the site where ten people tragically lost their lives in an explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, more than two years ago.

Ulster • 20 Feb

The development will consist of apartments, terrace houses and semi-detached houses (stock image)

Planning granted for 207 new homes in Sligo

Sligo County Council has granted planning permission for a large-scale residential development, consisting of 207 units on a 15-acre site at Oakfield Road in Sligo Town.

Connacht • 19 Feb

Residents in Leitrim have raised concerns about future storm damage at a public meeting in Ballinamore

Forestry regulation changes sought in Leitrim after storm

Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Councillor Paddy O'Rourke has called for a "root and branch change" of forestry regulation following extensive damage fallen trees caused to powerlines during Storm Éowyn.

Connacht • 18 Feb

Danielle McLaughlin, who was from Buncrana, Co Donegal, had only been in India for two weeks when she was murdered in 2017

Man jailed for life for murder of Danielle McLaughlin

A 31-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of Irish woman Danielle McLaughlin in Canacona, India, in 2017.

Ireland • 17 Feb

More than 530,000 cigarettes and tobacco products were discovered as well as cash valued in excess of €410,000

Contraband worth over €910,000 seized in Co Donegal

Contraband items worth over €910,000 has been seized at a premises in Burnfoot, Co Donegal.

Ulster • 14 Feb

Danielle McLaughlin's body was found in a remote location near Canacona, a part of Goa popular with tourists, on 14 March 2017

Verdict expected tomorrow in McLaughlin murder trial

A verdict in the long-running trial in India of the man accused of murdering Donegal woman Danielle McLaughlin almost eight years ago is expected tomorrow morning.

World • 13 Feb