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  • Pat McGrath - Western Correspondent

    Pat McGrath

    Western Correspondent

    BURSA, TURKIYE - AUGUST 1: The 'Bar-tailed Godwit' (Limosa lapponica), weighing between 200-600 grams and measuring approximately 40 centimeters in length, is known for its remarkable migration abilities is seen in Kocacay Delta of Karacabey district in B

    Appeal to dog owners as rare birds feed on Galway beach

    Conservation groups have appealed to dog owners to ensure their pets do not interfere with rare birds, which have been spotted feeding on a beach in Salthill, Galway.

    Connacht • 2 hrs
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    Kerry family 'shattered' as man, 84, murdered by friend

    The granddaughter of an 84-year-old man murdered by his long-time friend in Co Kerry last year has said their entire family was shattered, as it happened just three months after the death of her grandmother.

    Courts • 20 hrs
    A screengrab showing fire crews at scene of a blaza

    Volunteers vow to rebuild signal cabin damaged in blaze

    A voluntary group in Conamara has said it hopes to rebuild a railway signal cabin, which was extensively damaged by an accidental fire at the weekend.

    Connacht • 15 Dec
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    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
    Image of a woman

    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
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    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
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