Pat McGrath

Western Correspondent

Efforts to move, cut and clear debris are presently ongoing at several wooded areas that are managed by the local authority

Storm Éowyn clean-up to continue all year, cllrs told

Galway City Councillors have been told that the clean-up operation in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn is expected to continue for the rest of the year.

Connacht • 13 May

An Bórd Pleanála gave permission for a 600 megawatt capacity power plant at a site in Kerry in March

Judicial review sought on proposed LNG plant in Kerry

Friends of the Irish Environment say they have been given leave to seek a Judicial Review of a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant in Co Kerry.

News • 12 May

Plans for an extension of Galway Harbour were originally lodged in 2014

Galway Harbour extension decision to come by end of year

Galway City Council has been told a decision on a proposal to extend the city's Harbour is anticipated by the end of the year.

Connacht • 15 May

Circus show Sabotage by NoFit State takes place at Nimmo's Pier, Claddagh Quay (Photo: Mark J Robson)

Galway Arts Festival unveils 'most ambitious' programme

Organisers of the Galway International Arts Festival have unveiled what is billed as the event's most ambitious programme, for the annual celebration of culture in the city.

Connacht • 08 May

The N6 Galway City Ring Road project was submitted to An Bord Pleanála in 2018

A decade later but still no move on Galway City Ring Road

As the tenth anniversary of the N6 Galway City Ring Road route being announced nears, the ultimate conclusion to this process - and what that will entail - is still unclear, writes Pat McGrath.

Analysis and Comment • 05 May

Galway Airport has been used as a Covid-19 testing centre in recent years

Expressions of interest sought to develop Galway Airport

Local authorities in Galway are inviting expressions of interest for the development of the city's former airport.

Connacht • 30 Apr

The Poor Clare sisters watched the funeral of Pope Francis on television

Poor Clare sisters gather to watch Pope Francis's funeral

The daily chores were temporarily put on hold at the Poor Clare Monastery on College Road in Cork city, as the sisters gathered together to watch the funeral service of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis • 27 Apr

Mayo Data Hub sought permission last year for a 29,000 square metre facility (stock image)

Construction plans approved for data centre in Co Mayo

Mayo County Council has approved plans for the construction of a data centre in Killala.

Regional • 26 Apr

Fr Paul Murphy sustained serious stab wounds after being attacked outside the Army Barracks in the Renmore area of Galway

'Resilience' of Army chaplain praised ahead of deployment

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has praised the resilience and compassion of Army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy.

Regional • 25 Apr

Linda O'Sullivan, who works as a SNA in the Finglas area of Dublin, described the development as 'massive'

SNA says redeployment scheme is 'very welcome news'

A special needs assistant at a school in north Dublin has said a new scheme that would see SNAs redeployed to vacant posts from next September is "very welcome news".

Education • 24 Apr