Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

The youth who was detained was released from custody yesterday, and referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme (file image)

Boy released after alleged assault in Galway on Halloween

A teenage boy has been referred to a Garda Juvenile Liaison Officer, after being detained in connection with an alleged assault on another youth in Galway this week.

Ireland • 02 Nov 24

Liam O'Leary appeared in court charged with murder

Man charged with murder of John Casserly in Co Mayo

A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of another man in Co Mayo last Wednesday night.

Ireland • 25 Oct 24

Emergency services were called to an apartment complex on Tone Street last night

Man remains in custody following violent Mayo death

One man remains in custody tonight as gardaí in Co Mayo continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the violent death of a 58-year-old in Ballina.

Crime • 24 Oct 24

Kenny's Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway has been operating since 1940

Longest running online bookshop still thriving in Galway

In the middle of a compact aisle, at the side of Kenny's Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway, printers are spitting out adhesive labels.

Connacht • 21 Oct 24

ESB Networks said at the height of the storm, 53,000 customers were without power (Credit: RollingNews.ie)

Almost all storm-related power outages restored, says ESB

ESB Networks has said almost all storm-related outages are now resolved and supply has been restored to the majority of impacted customers around the country.

Weather • 21 Oct 24

Students said there was little for them in Budget 2025

University of Galway students in protest over costs

Hundreds of University of Galway students have walked out of lectures as part of a planned protest over the high cost of education.

Connacht • 17 Oct 24

Fr Paul Murphy was injured in the incident in August

Teen further remanded in Galway chaplain attack case

A 16-year-old boy charged with the attempted murder of a priest in Galway has been remanded in custody.

Connacht • 16 Oct 24

Increased rate is expected to generate €7m in revenue over the next five years

15% rise in Local Property Tax for Galway city approved

Homeowners in Galway city will have an additional 15% added to their Local Property Tax bills in 2025, after the City Council approved a rate increase.

Connacht • 14 Oct 24

Organisers say the scheme is the first of its kind in Europe

Mayo bike scheme to support those with additional needs

A new bike hire scheme has been launched in Mayo to allow those with additional needs to participate in family cycling activities.

Connacht • 12 Oct 24

Hildegarde Naughton was giving evidence at the hearing of a case against Daragh O'Flaherty

Govt Chief Whip 'frightened' following online threats

The Government Chief Whip has told a court she was "frightened" for her personal safety and had to reassess her movements after she was allegedly subjected to threats online.

Courts • 11 Oct 24