Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

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

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Aerogen specialises in the development and production of aerosol drug delivery

Galway medical tech company Aerogen to create 725 jobs

A Galway-based medical technology company is to increase its workforce by over 700 people as part of a multi-million euro expansion programme.

Connacht • 15 Jan 25

The Pálás cinema has been operated by Element Pictures since it opened in 2018

Future use of Galway's Pálás cinema to be reviewed

Galway City Council is to commission an independent commercial appraisal of the operation of the Pálás cinema, which is due to close next month.

Regional • 13 Jan 25

Galway City Council said motorists will have to use the alternatives to cash or card payments for parking after next Monday

Onus on motorists to pay parking charges - Galway council

Galway City Council has said there is an onus on motorists to pay parking charges, even though 90 parking meters around the city can no longer accept cash or card payments.

Connacht • 13 Jan 25

The HSE has taken over the operation of Fearna Manor near Castlerea (Stock image)

HSE takes over Roscommon nursing home after many breaches

The Health Service Executive has taken over the running of a nursing home in Co Roscommon, after concerns were raised about the manner in which the facility was being operated.

Connacht • 09 Jan 25