Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

A sign reads 'Car Park Closed Risk of Flooding' at a car park in Galway

Preparations in west and northwest ahead of Storm Amy

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for counties along the west coast, saying that difficult travelling conditions and power outages are expected.

Weather • 02 Oct 25

An image of Jim Gavin spliced with a drone and an aerial shot

What are the rules around operating drones?

What exactly are the rules and regulations when it comes to flying drones in Ireland, and how easy is it to determine when they are breached?

Clarity • 01 Oct 25

Labour TD Alan Kelly speaking to media in a car park of a hospital

Kelly calls for Model 3 hospital for Mid-West region

Labour Party TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly has called on the Government to commit to the development of a new Model 3 hospital for the Mid-West.

Munster • 30 Sep 25

New hospital for Mid-West among options given to Govt

A new hospital in the Mid-West with a second emergency department is one of three options presented to the Government by HIQA, following a review of urgent and emergency healthcare services in the region.

Health • 01 Oct 25

A large wooden carving in the shape of a bird with trees in the background

Birds, animals carved into fallen trees at Bearna Woods

A series of wood sculptures have been attracting the interest of locals and visitors to Bearna Woods on the outskirts of Galway city.

Connacht • 29 Sep 25

Niall Ó Murchada, Nora Gibbons and Julia Sweeney sitting around a fire

Traveller traditions to be celebrated at Misleór festival

A four-day event to celebrate Nomadic cultures is under way in Galway.

Connacht • 26 Sep 25

ESB Networks crew working to restore power in Avoca Avenue in Blackrock, co dublin, after Storm Eowyn left one person dead, more than a million people without power and caused significant travel disruption across the UK and Ireland. Picture date: Saturday

New communications network tested for first responders

A new communication network is being tested for first responders after older systems failed during Storm Éowyn earlier this year.

Connacht • 25 Sep 25

Heavy traffic on M50 in Dublin - cars and lorries are seen moving slowly on the road

Driver shortage could impact Christmas supply - hauliers

The Irish Road Haulage Association has warned of a severe driver shortage, which it says could impact on the supply of goods across the country in the weeks leading to Christmas.

Ireland • 13 Sep 25

Actors Charlene Kelly and Kieran Coppinger perform on stage in the play 'Finding Sophie'

New play features couples with intellectual disabilities

Legal and societal attitudes to couples with intellectual disabilities (ID) are being examined in a new play being staged in Galway this week.

Connacht • 12 Sep 25

Professor David J Burn University of Galway President

President of the University of Galway learning Irish

The new President of the University of Galway has said he is learning Irish, following criticism that the bilingual institution had appointed someone who was not fluent in the language.

Connacht • 09 Sep 25