Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Work by ESB Networks crews has resulted in the restoration of supply to many homes but the so-called "long tail" facing technicians means there are countless pockets still without power

Anger as hundreds still without power across Conamara

There is huge frustration and growing anger among hundreds of families across Conamara as many remain without power following Storm Éowyn.

Connacht • 02 Feb

Engineers from French energy company Enedis worked power lines damaged during Storm Éowyn, on the outskirts of Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim earlier in the week

Around 45,000 premises still without power after storm

There have been calls on the Government to ensure the country is better prepared to mitigate the disruption caused by severe weather events as 45,000 customers are still without power following Storm Éowyn.

Ireland • 02 Feb

A damaged wind turbine in Indreabhán, Co Galway following Storm Éowyn (Pic: Naoise Ó Muirí)

'We're cross with the system' - a week in Éowyn aftermath

Western Correspondent Pat McGrath examines the impact of Storm Éowyn one week on, as thousands of people are still left without power.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Feb

The incident occurred at the Xerotech facility in Baile Chláir

Schools remain shut in Baile Chláir after plant incident

Fire service personnel in Galway are continuing to monitor the situation at a lithium battery production plant in Baile Chláir, after an incident there forced the evacuation of a number of schools and businesses.

Connacht • 31 Jan

Maureen Folan spent the night in her son's house last Thursday, before returning to find her home in ruins

Storm Éowyn rips roof clean off Conamara woman's home

The sheer power of the record winds that hit the west coast last week are perhaps most clearly illustrated by the structural damage Storm Éowyn left in its wake.

Connacht • 30 Jan

What has been described as a 'venting issue' occurred at the Xerotech facility in Claregalway Corporate Park

Schools, businesses evacuated after plant incident

Two schools and a number of businesses at an industrial park in Baile Chlair, Co Galway, have been evacuated after an incident at a lithium battery production plant.

Connacht • 30 Jan

A new management team will be responsible for all aspects of maternity and gynaecology services at Portiuncula Hospital

Portiuncula review comes 10 years after maternity inquiry

It is exactly 10 years since it emerged an inquiry into "serious deficiencies in maternity care" at the Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe was under way.

Analysis and Comment • 29 Jan

The Crown Square development will consist of four separate apartment blocks

LDA announces plans for 345 new homes in Galway

Plans to construct 345 new homes in Galway have been announced by the Land Development Agency (LDA).

Regional • 21 Jan

Coins are now being accepted again at all Pay and Display machines in Galway city

Issues over Galway city parking meters resolved

Galway City Council has said an issue with cash payments at parking meters has been resolved.

Connacht • 20 Jan

Independent TDs from the west of Ireland are involved at both 'super junior' and Minister of State level

The art of the deal as Independents in govt grow

Whatever the ultimate make up of the next Cabinet, there's no doubting the desire of voters to have their voices heard in the corridors of power. In that respect, the role of Independent deputies is noteworthy.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Jan