Eileen Magnier

North West Correspondent

The groups have raised a number of issues with the current government redress scheme

Mica groups join forces in 100% redress campaign

A number of campaign groups in Donegal, who are calling for 100% redress for people living in homes with defective blocks, have joined forces to publish a 'People's Document'.

Ulster • 26 Feb 24

RTÉ's North West Correspondent Eileen Magnier recently visited her son Dylan in Australia

Why the Irish are flocking to Australia

RTÉ's North West Correspondent Eileen Magnier recently visited her son in Australia and spoke to some young people about how the grass is greener Down Under.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Feb 24

'The Junction' in Ballinamore is now a base for three different organisations offering youth, art and remote working services

Ex-Leitrim railway station turned into community centre

A former railway station in Co Leitrim has been repurposed as a community centre following a regeneration project.

Connacht • 16 Feb 24

Seán Boyle (R) pictured with Séamus Boyle in the pilot house of the ferry

Testing the waters: Árainn Mhór teen's bid to work at sea

A 17-year-old boy with Down syndrome from Árainn Mhór off the coast of Donegal has taken a big step towards achieving his goal of working at sea.

Ireland • 13 Feb 24

The RNLI lifeboat crew launched at 10.50pm on Sunday night and returned in the early hours of this morning (file image)

Fishing vessel brought to safety after 26 hour rescue

The crew of the Árainn Mhór RNLI lifeboat brought a fishing vessel with five people on board to safety overnight after a 26 hour-long rescue mission.

Ulster • 06 Feb 24

Ali Farren, whose house is crumbling due to mica

Mica campaigners call on council to provide storm refuge

Campaigners for 100% redress for people in Donegal living in homes affected by defective concrete blocks have called on the county council to provide refuge for families in the event of severe weather.

Ulster • 07 Feb 24

Tens of thousands of public servants went on strike last month

NI 'governance gap' had serious impact on day-to-day life

Whatever you think of a government, without all aspects of it functioning together, it's pretty difficult to keep the engine of a state running, writes North West Correspondent Eileen Magnier.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Feb 24