Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Different services and community focal points have evolved beside units for older people at St Brendan's Village, in Mulranny, Co Mayo

Calls for new approach to care for older population

A conference in Co Mayo has heard calls for a new approach when it comes to accommodating and caring for the country's increasing older population.

Ireland • 18 Apr

Joe Loughnane has spent the weeks since his brother's death trying to draw attention to the issues

Call for change to ED mental health services after report

Following the publication of a report by the Mental Health Commission detailing failings in the provision of acute mental health supports at emergency departments, the brother of man who sought help calls for Government action on the issue.

Health • 17 Apr

An estimated 50,000 people try to access mental health services, for the first time, through EDs each year

Many EDs can't meet mental health service demand - report

There is an urgent need to improve the provision of acute mental health services at hospital emergency departments, a new report has said.

Health • 17 Apr

A man was arrested this morning in relation to the investigation

Man arrested in investigation into man's death in Donegal

A man is being questioned in connection with the death of another man in Killybegs, Co Donegal.

Ireland • 15 Apr

The record winds that hit the country on 24 January resulted in the loss of thousands of trees, which had been planted for commercial purposes

Forestry owners advised how to deal with Éowyn damage

A series of events are taking place to advise forestry owners of the steps they can take to deal with damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

Ireland • 09 Apr

A fire at the Wild Nephin National Park was brought under control

Fire at Wild Nephin National Park brought under control

A forest fire in the Wild Nephin National Park in Co Mayo has been controlled, after a day-long effort by a range of agencies.

Connacht • 08 Apr

Chief Executive of the IDA, Michael Lohan said the uncertainity around tariffs was impacting investment decisions

Uncertainty the word as companies watch US tariff plans

On Monday, the Datavant company held an event at Galway's Portershed to announce the establishment of a global Research and Development hub in the city.

Ireland • 06 Apr