Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Pupils at Coláiste Éinde plan to buy a defibrillator with the money they get for collecting empty bottles and cans

Galway pupils to use DRS to raise funds for defibrillator

Secondary schools are being invited to take part in a new campaign to increase the number of defibrillators available at community locations around the country.

Connacht • 13 Feb 25

Michael Coleman died last week following an accident near his home in Ballyglunin

Ex-hurler Coleman was 'true gentleman', funeral told

Former Galway hurler Michael Coleman has been described as a true gentleman and a fantastic role model who inspired awe and admiration in those he met.

Connacht • 13 Feb 25

The woman in question was treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to assault in Galway

Gardaí in Co Galway are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 20s was assaulted in the Ballybrit area of the city yesterday.

Connacht • 13 Feb 25

Storm damage in Clifden, Co Galway last month

Inquiries into two Galway deaths linked to storm clean-up

Gardaí in Galway have confirmed that they are carrying out inquiries into two fatalities, linked to the clean-up effort after Storm Éowyn.

Connacht • 12 Feb 25

Galway City Council has been given an overview of the work carried out in recent weeks after record winds caused significant damage to public infrastructure

Storm Éowyn clean-up in Galway could cost up to €15m

Initial estimates put the cost of the clean-up operation after Storm Éowyn in Galway city at between €10 million and €15 million.

Connacht • 10 Feb 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25