Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

A collage of two men and one woman in Galway

Rising fuel prices concerning people in Galway

Concerns over the price of home heating and motor fuels loomed large on the minds of consumers on Shop Street in Galway today.

Ireland • 04 Mar

Jacqueline Curran at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court

Woman, 60, jailed for historical child cruelty charges

A 60-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the final four months suspended, after pleading guilty to historical child cruelty charges at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

Courts • 02 Mar

Across Galway city less than 60 rentals were on offer on daft.ie this week

New rental rules adding to pressures on Galway renters

In what seems like the dim and distant past, but what was really just the 1990s, queues would form on Church Lane in Galway on a Wednesday afternoon.

Ireland • 28 Feb

Protests to highlight concerns over SNA allocations

Protests are taking place at locations across the country this evening to highlight the ongoing concerns of parents, schools and Special Needs Assistants following controversy over the last week around SNA allocations for schools.

Education • 25 Feb

Ukrainians in Galway mark fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion

Ukrainians in Galway mark anniversary of Russian invasion

Ukrainians living in Galway are holding a series of events today to mark the fourth anniversary of the most recent Russian invasion of their country.

Connacht • 24 Feb

Limerick mosque fire - pic - Pat McGrath - RTE

Irish Muslim Council 'alarmed' at growing Islamophobia

The Irish Muslim Council says it is "deeply alarmed" at growing levels of Islamophobia across the country.

Munster • 13 Feb

Galway researchers in call over button batteries

Researchers at the University of Galway have called for increased awareness about the dangers posed to children who inadvertently ingest button sized batteries.

Connacht • 13 Feb

Five soldiers stand in a line with four of them holding an A4 size document

Army chaplain who forgave attacker awarded service medal

An army chaplain who was stabbed at Renmore Barracks in Galway in 2024 has been awarded a medal for distinguished service, along with three other soldiers who came to his aid during the incident.

Connacht • 12 Feb