Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Kevin Doran has served as Bishop of Elphin since 2014

Doran formally installed as Bishop of two dioceses

The Catholic Bishop of Elphin has been formally installed in the same role for the neighbouring diocese of Achonry.

Connacht • 30 Mar

Many sick and older people had to grapple with a lack of supply when trying to power essential items

Plan for rural charging hubs in west after Storm Éowyn

The Health Service Executive is planning a network of charging hubs in rural areas, so life-critical medical equipment can function in the event of future disruption to the electrical network.

Connacht • 30 Mar

The Merriman Hotel in Kinvara has been used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees since 2022

Group calls for end to IPAS contract at Co Galway hotel

There have been further calls on the Government to review the policy of using tourist accommodation to house people seeking asylum here.

Regional • 29 Mar

Hundreds of local schoolchildren have been participating in the rugby camp in Castlebar

Children lineout for Mayo rugby camp ahead of URC derby

Hundreds of local schoolchildren have been participating in a rugby camp in the centre of Castlebar, Co Mayo, as the town prepares to host tomorrow's URC derby between Connacht and Munster.

Connacht • 28 Mar

Road safety campaigners are calling for gardaí to be able to access information on disqualified drivers at mobile checkpoints (File image)

Call over access to driver records at garda checkpoints

Road safety campaigners have called on the Government to ensure real-time information on disqualified drivers can be accessed by gardaí, at mobile checkpoints.

Ireland • 28 Mar

Nine investigations are under way into separate incidents at the hospital, between late 2023 and the start of this year

Review of Portiuncula maternity services continues - HSE

The Health Service Executive has said that work is continuing on a review of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Co Galway.

Connacht • 26 Mar

People have gathered outside the Carna Bay Hotel since yesterday evening

Locals protest at Conamara hotel proposed for IPAS use

A protest is being staged outside a hotel in Conamara, which has been offered as a potential accommodation centre for International Protection applicants.

Connacht • 26 Mar

Colm Keaveney has been charged with driving with cocaine in his system at Cummer, Tuam, Co Galway on 12 June 2023

Drug driving case against former TD further adjourned

Court proceedings against a former TD, accused of drug driving, have been further adjourned, pending legal submissions in relation to the charge against him.

Connacht • 26 Mar

Close to 50,000 people lined the streets of Galway for the parade

Actor Eugene Levy makes an appearance at Galway parade

It is estimated that close to 50,000 people lined the streets of Galway for the main parade in the west.

Regional • 17 Mar

Representatives from the embassies of Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia met for a discussion in Galway

Ukraine is fighting for its existence, Galway event hears

Diplomats from several eastern European countries have reiterated the need for a shared approach across the continent, in order to ensure Russian aggression in Ukraine is defeated.

Connacht • 13 Mar