Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Trial begins of man accused of murdering friend in Kerry

A 67-year-old Tipperary man has gone on trial, charged with the murder of a friend of his in Co Kerry last year.

Courts • 24 Nov 25

'We did it' - homecoming for man who swam around Ireland

A homecoming event has been held in Galway to celebrate the achievements of a man who has has completed a swim around the country's coastline.

Connacht • 22 Nov 25

Protest urges University of Galway to cut all Israel ties

A coalition of staff, students and graduates at the University of Galway plans to stage a further on campus protest, calling on authorities there to end all links with Israeli companies and educational institutions.

Connacht • 21 Nov 25

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill speaking at the hospice's launch

Fundraiser for first children's hospice outside Dublin

A fundraising campaign has been launched to finance the first purpose-built children's hospice outside Dublin.

Connacht • 18 Nov 25

President Catherine Connolly meets people at at Merlin Park Community Nursing Unit

President Connolly ends first day in office in Galway

President Catherine Connolly is back in Galway this evening for the last engagement of her first full day in office.

Ireland • 12 Nov 25

A crowd gathered in a Galway pub to watch the presidential inauguration

High hopes for Catherine Connolly's presidency in Galway

Friends and supporters of Catherine Connolly gathered in Galway to watch today's inauguration on television.

Ireland • 11 Nov 25

Connolly's career marked by 'quiet, steely determination'

The inauguration of Catherine Connolly as President marks the ultimate stage in a long and winding political journey.

Ireland • 11 Nov 25

Inquiry into circumstances of woman's death in Galway

An investigation is continuing into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Conamara yesterday.

Connacht • 10 Nov 25

Minister Jim O’Callaghan speaking at the Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Call for action against spread of hatred on social media

The Minister for Justice has said that he wants social media companies to do more to ensure their platforms are not used to "freely spread incitement or hatred of others".

Ireland • 07 Nov 25

Tests to determine era of recovered Tuam infant remains

Infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway, as excavation work there continues.

Ireland • 07 Nov 25