Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Caoimhe McMahon and Jack Wals are among those who are taking part in the project

New arts inclusion project opens at Co Galway theatre

A new arts inclusion project for adults with intellectual disabilities has been launched in Galway.

Connacht • 26 May

Bernard Gloster said he has asked for a copy of an unpublished CHI report from 2021

HSE chief 'shocked' by details of internal CHI report

Health Service Executive CEO Bernard Gloster has said he will refer any evidence of misuse of public funds to gardaí.

Health • 03 Jun

The marine heatwave is a result of higher temperatures in recent weeks (file pic)

Marine heatwave occuring in Irish waters, scientists say

Scientists from the Marine Institute have confirmed the occurrence of what is known as a marine heatwave in Irish waters, as a result of higher temperatures in recent weeks.

Ireland • 23 May

The lands in question are at Doire an Chláir and Cúil na Ceártan in Co Galway

Council approves 'crucial' Conamara restoration project

Galway County Council has approved plans by Coillte to carry out an environmental restoration project in Conamara.

Connacht • 23 May

A protest took place outside the Carna Bay Hotel earlier this year when it emerged that the facility had been offered for use as a potential IPAS centre (file image)

Conamara hotel no longer being considered for IPAS use

The Department of Justice has said that it is no longer considering to use a hotel in Conamara to house international protection applicants.

Connacht • 22 May

The New York Times reported a plane carrying a number of deportees landed at Shannon Airport

Govt examining report of US deportees flight stopover

The Government has said it is working to establish the exact chain of events in relation to a flight carrying deportees from the US, which is understood to have stopped in Shannon Airport this week.

Ireland • 23 May

Several acres of forestry have been destroyed in Roscommon

Crews working to contain fires in Roscommon and Wexford

Emergency services are continuing efforts to extinguish fires that broke out yesterday afternoon in counties Roscommon and Wexford.

Regional • 19 May

The call is contained in a report into the death of a fisherman in Galway Bay after he went overboard from the Lady Pexia

MCIB calls for review of efficiency of life jacket rules

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has recommended that the Minister for Transport reviews the effectiveness of rules relating to the mandatory wearing of life jackets.

Regional • 15 May

An early recommendation from the audit, which has yet to be completed and published, was for letters to be sent to parents offering routine follow up appointments

Parents 'in the dark' on hip surgery audit, Dáil hears

Parents are still being kept in the dark over the clinical audit of hip surgeries for children, the Dáil has heard.

Ireland • 15 May

The funding will enhance research programmes supported by the Lambe Institute

€4m donated to university for breast cancer research

The University of Galway is receiving €4 million in funding from the National Breast Cancer Research Institute to improve research and diagnostics as well as more clinical trials for breast cancer patients.

Health • 15 May