Eileen Magnier

North West Correspondent

Built in 1782, it was one of Ireland's oldest coaching inns, closing in 2012

Former Roscommon coaching inn turned into cultural hub

An 18th century inn, which became a popular hotel in Boyle, Co Roscommon before it fell into dereliction, has reopened as an enterprise, community and cultural centre.

Connacht • 19 Jul 23

Gardaí are appealing to landowners in the area or anyone using to the coastline to be conscious of the packages

Suspected drug packages wash up on Co Donegal coast

A number of packages believed to contain cocaine have been found washed up on the coast of Co Donegal, gardaí have confirmed.

Ulster • 19 Jul 23

A mica-hit house near Buncrana, Co Donegal (file image)

Serious flaws in Defective Block Scheme - Mica group

Campaigners for 100% redress for homeowners affected by defective blocks in Donegal say that the Enhanced Defective Blocks Scheme first announced in November 2021, and which was published yesterday, has serious flaws.

Regional • 04 Jul 23

Search operations were carried out in the Sliabh Liag area (file image)

Body found during assault investigation in Sliabh Liag

Gardaí investigating an alleged serious assault in the Sliabh Liag area of southwest Donegal have recovered a body.

Ulster • 03 Jul 23

The Sliabh Liag cliffs had been closed to the public all week to facilitate searches in the investigation into the alleged assault which is said to have happened between Saturday 24 June and Sunday 25 June (File image)

Renewed appeal over alleged Sliabh Liag assault

Gardaí in Donegal have renewed an appeal for information in relation to an alleged assault reported to have happened in the Sliabh Liag/Killbegs area last weekend.

Regional • 03 Jul 23

Gardaí have carried out search operations in the Sliabh Liag area (File image)

Public car park reopens at Sliabh Liag viewing point

Gardaí have lifted the road closure at the public car park leading to the viewing point at Sliabh Liag in Co Donegal.

Ireland • 30 Jun 23

Heather Humphreys (L) and Catherine Martin (2nd L) opened the National Surf Centre

'Croke Park of surfing' opens in Co Sligo

A facility being described as the Croke Park of surfing - the new National Surf Centre - has been officially opened in Strandhill, Co Sligo.

Connacht • 29 Jun 23

A man and a woman who were arrested in connection with the incident were released without charge last night

Sliabh Liag remains closed following alleged assault

For the third day in a row Sliabh Liag in south Donegal has been closed to visitors as gardaí continue their investigation into an alleged serious assault in the area over the weekend.

Ulster • 28 Jun 23