Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Soldier guilty of murder of 84-year-old friend in Kerry

A former army sergeant has been found guilty of the murder of his friend in Co Kerry last year.

Courts • 11 Dec

A family meet santa at Galway sensory event

Sensory Santa event offers unique experience for children

Children from around the west of Ireland are making their way to Galway this weekend for Santa visits with a difference.

Ireland • 06 Dec

Gate closing off Tuam mother-and-baby home works site

'Consistent evidence' of second burial ground at Tuam

Infant remains, dating from the time a Mother and Baby Home operated in Tuam, have been found on the site where the institution once stood.

Ireland • 05 Dec

Sandra's disappearance 'closest thing to hell' - brother

The brother of Mayo woman Sandra Collins, who went missing 25 years ago today, has said his sister's disappearance was the "closest thing to hell" for their family.

Connacht • 04 Dec

Children reviewing census records and sharing their research in class

'Heritage is everywhere' - Pupils connect with locality

The Heritage Council is marking the 25th anniversary of an education programme, aimed at connecting schoolchildren with the history of their local areas.

Ireland • 03 Dec

A sign reads garda checkpoint on a road while a garda check point is in the background

Appeal for public to drive safely over festive period

Gardaí have launched their Christmas safe driving appeal.

Ireland • 01 Dec

Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway

A third person has turned down an honorary doctorate that was due to be conferred by the University of Galway, at a ceremony tomorrow.

Connacht • 26 Nov

Sentencing adjourned for former TD guilty of drug driving

A sentencing hearing for a former TD, who has admitted to driving under the influence of cocaine, has been adjourned until next month. Colm Keaveney pleaded guilty to a charge of drug driving and to two other charges of driving without insurance at Tuam District Court in September.

Courts • 25 Nov