Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Galway Airport has been used as a Covid-19 testing centre in recent years

Expressions of interest sought to develop Galway Airport

Local authorities in Galway are inviting expressions of interest for the development of the city's former airport.

Connacht • 30 Apr 25

The Poor Clare sisters watched the funeral of Pope Francis on television

Poor Clare sisters gather to watch Pope Francis's funeral

The daily chores were temporarily put on hold at the Poor Clare Monastery on College Road in Cork city, as the sisters gathered together to watch the funeral service of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis • 27 Apr 25

Mayo Data Hub sought permission last year for a 29,000 square metre facility (stock image)

Construction plans approved for data centre in Co Mayo

Mayo County Council has approved plans for the construction of a data centre in Killala.

Regional • 26 Apr 25

Fr Paul Murphy sustained serious stab wounds after being attacked outside the Army Barracks in the Renmore area of Galway

'Resilience' of Army chaplain praised ahead of deployment

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has praised the resilience and compassion of Army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy.

Regional • 25 Apr 25

Linda O'Sullivan, who works as a SNA in the Finglas area of Dublin, described the development as 'massive'

SNA says redeployment scheme is 'very welcome news'

A special needs assistant at a school in north Dublin has said a new scheme that would see SNAs redeployed to vacant posts from next September is "very welcome news".

Education • 24 Apr 25

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 25

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 25