Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

President Michael D Higgins said the material in his archive explains his 'thinking, motivation, and frustration too'

President to donate archive to University of Galway

President Michael D Higgins is to donate an archive of material gathered during his 14 years in office to the University of Galway.

Connacht • 06 Jun 25

A new investment from Ryanair will see a number of new routes available from Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport expecting 100k passenger rise this winter

Shannon Airport is expecting to increase passenger numbers by 100,000 this winter, as a result of a new investment by Ryanair.

Business • 04 Jun 25

Sunny Jacobs travelled to Ireland after spending 17 years in prison in the US

Galway house fire victim spent years on death row in US

The woman and man who died in a house fire in Conamara, Co Galway, this morning have been named as Sonia 'Sunny' Jacobs - a 77-year-old originally from New York - and Kevin Kelly, from Co Galway, who was in his early 30s.

Connacht • 04 Jun 25

The Pálás cinema closed its doors in February

Galway City Council prepared to lease former €8m cinema

Galway City Council has said it is prepared to give a free, long-term lease on a former cinema, which cost over €8 million to build.

Connacht • 29 May 25

Woman, 59, pleads guilty to child cruelty

A 59-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to child cruelty in connection with sexual abuse, which was perpetrated by her partner on their daughter, over a 13-year period.

Courts • 27 May 25

Caoimhe McMahon and Jack Wals are among those who are taking part in the project

New arts inclusion project opens at Co Galway theatre

A new arts inclusion project for adults with intellectual disabilities has been launched in Galway.

Connacht • 26 May 25

Bernard Gloster said he has asked for a copy of an unpublished CHI report from 2021

HSE chief 'shocked' by details of internal CHI report

Health Service Executive CEO Bernard Gloster has said he will refer any evidence of misuse of public funds to gardaí.

Health • 03 Jun 25

The marine heatwave is a result of higher temperatures in recent weeks (file pic)

Marine heatwave occuring in Irish waters, scientists say

Scientists from the Marine Institute have confirmed the occurrence of what is known as a marine heatwave in Irish waters, as a result of higher temperatures in recent weeks.

Ireland • 23 May 25