Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Galway West constituency profile

Mayo mental health facility patients to be commemorated

A series of events are taking place to commemorate hundreds of people who died at a mental health facility in Castlebar, Co Mayo, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Connacht • 20 Apr

Edward Connors (R) and Larry Connors (L), who were jailed today in connection with a series of rural burglaries

Two men jailed for burglary, handling stolen property

A 51-year-old man, described as the leader of an organised crime gang, has been sentenced to a total of nine years in prison, after pleading guilty to charges relating to burglaries carried out in several counties.

Courts • 16 Apr

Scarlett Faulkner dies after serious assault last month

A 29-year-old Limerick woman has died after sustaining serious head injuries in an assault last month.

Munster • 14 Apr

From left: Monique Mulholland, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Corrib Ward; Kate Ryan, Staff Nurse, Corrib Ward; Anna McDonagh, Daughter; Stephanie McDonagh, Daughter; Áine Meehan, Granddaughter; Cúnla MacDonnacha, Grandson; Laura McDonagh, Daughter; Úna Meehan

Co Galway community raises €10k for cancer services

A community raffle and other fundraising efforts have generated a €10,000 charitable donation for cancer services in the west.

Connacht • 31 Mar

Cillian Keane to contest Galway West by-election for FF

Fianna Fáil has selected a 25-year-old first-time councillor to run for the party in the upcoming Galway West by-election.

Politics • 30 Mar

Over 130 names of Irish men added to WWII roll of honour

The addition of the names of over 130 Irish people onto a roll of honour for those who died during World War II has been described as "the ultimate recognition" of their sacrifice.

Ireland • 30 Mar

President Catherine Connolly speaking at the ONE annual convention

Expansion of services for homeless veterans amid demand

The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel has announced an expansion of the services it provides to homeless veterans, amid growing demand.

Ireland • 28 Mar

A Californian court found Meta and Google had deliberately devised addictive online platforms that harmed the mental health of his now 20 year old client

Social media addiction case lawyer hopes change is coming

The American lawyer, who won a landmark social media addiction case this week, has said he hopes the victory marks more than a "band-aid on a bullet wound".

Technology • 28 Mar

Galway congestion woes remain despite many plans

Galway's longstanding traffic congestion stems from the volume of vehicles, particularly cars, using the city's roads on a daily basis.

Connacht • 26 Mar