Eileen Magnier

North West Correspondent

Eddie Fitzmaurice was found dead at his home at Bellaghy on the Sligo-Mayo border in May 1998

A gentle Sligo man whose cruel killing remains unsolved

On 6 May 1998, 83-year-old Eddie Fitzmaurice was found dead having been bound, gagged and beaten in a bedroom above his drapery shop in Bellaghy, Co Sligo. No one has ever been charged in connection with his death despite an extensive and still-ongoing garda investigation.

Ireland • 30 Dec 23

US President Joe Biden addresses the crowd in Ballina on April 14

Biden visit was a 'great celebration' of Ballina

When Mark Duffy entered politics as an independent councillor in Ballina four years ago, he never dreamed that one day he would be welcoming the President of America on stage in his hometown, let alone in front of 27,000 people, but that is exactly what happened last April.

Ireland • 28 Dec 23

Sligo children star as exhibition rethinks portraits

In days gone by it was only the rich and powerful who had their portraits painted but in Sligo that old-fashioned tradition has been consigned to history with a new exhibition featuring children from diverse backgrounds living in the county.

Regional • 19 Dec 23

The Letterkenny Community Childcare Service's building is riddled with cracks caused by defective blocks

Govt's 'moral duty' to help mica-hit childcare service

A hugely popular childcare centre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, which cares for more than 170 children is operating in a building riddled with cracks caused by defective blocks. However, it is excluded from Government's redress scheme for mica-affected buildings.

Ireland • 16 Dec 23

Over 800 new places will be offered to students at Atlantic Technological University in 51 different blocks from 2024 (File image)

ATU to expand its apprenticeship programmes

Atlantic Technological University has announced a major expansion of its apprenticeship programmes across four campuses.

Ulster • 14 Dec 23

Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan is the first woman to become Chair of the Donegal GAA County Board

Former Tánaiste elected chair of GAA County Board

Former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan was last night elected as the new chairperson of the Donegal GAA County Board.

Donegal • 14 Dec 23

70% of those surveyed said their rent had not gone up since their tenancy had commenced

Median rent spend around 30% of tenant's monthly income

An extensive survey of the private rental sector in Ireland indicates that the median amount of money tenants spend on rent is 30% of their monthly net income, after tax and excluding bills and services charges.

Ireland • 13 Dec 23

Alana Harkin and Thomas Gallagher died in the crash

Teens killed in Donegal crash were returning from work

The two teenagers who died in a crash in Donegal have been named locally as Alana Harkin and Thomas Gallagher from Gleneely in Inishowen.

Ulster • 07 Nov 23

Joe Cahill appeared at a special sitting of Ennis District Court

Man charged in connection with fatal assault

A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal assault of Gerard Curtin in Limerick.

Munster • 06 Nov 23

Students and staff from Mulroy College, Co Donegal, at the Garda National Youth Awards

'Compassionate and caring' youth get garda awards

Students at Mulroy College near Creeslough in Donegal have received a Special Recognition Award at the Garda National Youth Awards for their compassion and support for one another and the whole community in the aftermath of the tragedy in the village last year.

Ireland • 04 Nov 23