Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

SF selects candidate to contest Galway West by-election

Sinn Féin has selected the party's chairperson in Galway West to contest the forthcoming by-election there.

Connacht • 20 Mar

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

Irish economic model in need of urgent reform - report

Ireland's economic model is in urgent need of reform to sustain high living standards, according to a new report.

Business • 20 Mar

An image of the Epstein float in Ballinrobe

Epstein float 'extremely insensitive' to survivors - DRCC

Organisations working to support victims of sexual violence have expressed concern, after a float referencing the Jeffery Epstein files, featured in several St Patrick's Day parades in Counties Mayo and Galway.

Connacht • 18 Mar

Book of condolence for Dolores Keane opens in Galway

A book of condolence for folk singer Dolores Keane has opened at Galway County Hall.

Connacht • 18 Mar

Irish folk singer Dolores Keane dies aged 72

Irish folk singer Dolores Keane has died. She was 72.

Ireland • 17 Mar

Keel Pipe Band in Acaill is marking its 80th anniversary

Emigration key theme of Keel Pipe Band's 80th anniversary

A weekend of activities is getting under way on Acaill, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Keel Pipe Band.

Connacht • 13 Mar

COPE celebration in the Druid Theatre in Galway

Charity 'built by volunteers' celebrated at Galway event

The contribution of a local charity to life in Galway was celebrated at an event in the city this afternoon.

Connacht • 10 Mar

A collage of two men and one woman in Galway

Rising fuel prices concerning people in Galway

Concerns over the price of home heating and motor fuels loomed large on the minds of consumers on Shop Street in Galway today.

Ireland • 04 Mar

Jacqueline Curran at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court

Woman, 60, jailed for historical child cruelty charges

A 60-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the final four months suspended, after pleading guilty to historical child cruelty charges at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court.

Courts • 02 Mar

Across Galway city less than 60 rentals were on offer on daft.ie this week

New rental rules adding to pressures on Galway renters

In what seems like the dim and distant past, but what was really just the 1990s, queues would form on Church Lane in Galway on a Wednesday afternoon.

Ireland • 28 Feb