Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

The three-day event began this morning and is expected to attract tens of thousands of spectators

75,000 attend first day of Ploughing Championships

Seventy-five thousand people have attended the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, the organisers have said.

Leinster • 17 Sep 24

Historian Catherine Corless identified 796 infants and children, who died in the facility, between 1925 and 1961

Tuam survivors hopeful search for justice nearing end

Survivors and relatives of those who lived and died in the Tuam Mother-and-Baby Home are hopeful that their long search for justice is nearing an end, writes Western Correspondent Pat McGrath.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Sep 24

The Galway Climate Festival is part of a City Council initiative to achieve decarbonisation targets

Galway climate festival encourages simple solutions

A new festival in Galway is encouraging people to take simple measures that can help assist the environment and bring about beneficial changes.

Ireland • 14 Sep 24

Investment package aims to boost island tourism

A multi-million euro investment package has been announced to boost tourism and develop new visitor attractions on two islands.

Business • 13 Sep 24

The new block at Portiuncula University Hospital was officially opened by the Taoiseach

New 50-bed ward at Portiuncula Hospital set to open

A new block to accommodate patients at Portiuncula University Hospital is to open next month.

Connacht • 11 Sep 24

Colm Keaveney leaving Tuam District Court after an appearance in June (File Photo)

Former TD's drug driving case adjourned until next month

Court proceedings against a former TD who is accused of drug driving have been adjourned until next month.

Connacht • 10 Sep 24

The relics are on display at the Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas

National tour under way for relics of St Bernadette

Relics of Saint Bernadette went on display in Galway this afternoon, as a two-month nationwide tour of Catholic dioceses gets under way.

Connacht • 05 Sep 24

Clare Medical diagnostics announces jobs boost

Medical diagnostics company Beckman Coulter has announced plans to increase its workforce, part of a €10 million upgrade to its facility near Tulla in Co Clare.

Munster • 18 Jul 24

A driver on the 303 service was told he would be shot by a group of youths last Sunday if he did not bring them to a location of their choosing (file photo)

Call for forum over 'anti-social behaviour' on bus route

The National Bus and Rail Union has called for a dedicated transport forum to deal with, what it describes as, long-running anti-social behaviour on a Limerick city bus route.

Munster • 17 Jul 24

Seven air pollution monitors will record pollution data around Westside to 'make the invisible visible'

Galway project aims to raise air pollution awareness

A new community art initiative in Galway is aiming to raise awareness about air pollution and encourage city neighbourhoods to reduce carbon emissions.

Connacht • 12 Jul 24