Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Farmer Vincent Roche feeding his cattle in a shed

Farmers facing significant costs after Storm Amy flooding

The Irish Farmers' Association said heavy rain in some parts of the country has left its members facing significant additional costs over the winter months.

Ireland • 04 Oct

Mark Lennon carries out repairs to fallen power cables in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

13,000 without power after Storm Amy hits Ireland

Around 13,000 homes and businesses remain without power and a number of flights have been cancelled at Dublin Airport as the impact of Storm Amy continues to be felt around the country.

Storm Amy • 04 Oct

A sign reads 'Car Park Closed Risk of Flooding' at a car park in Galway

Preparations in west and northwest ahead of Storm Amy

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for counties along the west coast, saying that difficult travelling conditions and power outages are expected.

Weather • 02 Oct

An image of Jim Gavin spliced with a drone and an aerial shot

What are the rules around operating drones?

What exactly are the rules and regulations when it comes to flying drones in Ireland, and how easy is it to determine when they are breached?

Clarity • 01 Oct

Labour TD Alan Kelly speaking to media in a car park of a hospital

Kelly calls for Model 3 hospital for Mid-West region

Labour Party TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly has called on the Government to commit to the development of a new Model 3 hospital for the Mid-West.

Munster • 30 Sep

New hospital for Mid-West among options given to Govt

A new hospital in the Mid-West with a second emergency department is one of three options presented to the Government by HIQA, following a review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the region.

Health • 01 Oct

A large wooden carving in the shape of a bird with trees in the background

Birds, animals carved into fallen trees at Bearna Woods

A series of wood sculptures have been attracting the interest of locals and visitors to Bearna Woods on the outskirts of Galway city.

Connacht • 29 Sep

Niall Ó Murchada, Nora Gibbons and Julia Sweeney sitting around a fire

Traveller traditions to be celebrated at Misleór festival

A four-day event to celebrate Nomadic cultures is under way in Galway.

Connacht • 26 Sep

ESB Networks crew working to restore power in Avoca Avenue in Blackrock, co dublin, after Storm Eowyn left one person dead, more than a million people without power and caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Ireland. Picture date: Saturday

New communications network tested for first responders

A new communication network is being tested for first responders after older systems failed during Storm Éowyn earlier this year.

Connacht • 25 Sep

Heavy traffic on M50 in Dublin - cars and lorries are seen moving slowly on the road

Driver shortage could impact Christmas supply - hauliers

The Irish Road Haulage Association has warned of a severe driver shortage, which it says could impact on the supply of goods across the country in the weeks leading to Christmas.

Ireland • 13 Sep