Sabina Coyne Higgins named Mayo Person of the Year Former first lady of Ireland Sabina Coyne Higgins was formally presented with the Mayo Person of the Year award at a ceremony in Dublin at the weekend. Connacht • 18 hrs
Sabina Coyne Higgins named Mayo Person of the Year Former first lady of Ireland Sabina Coyne Higgins was formally presented with the Mayo Person of the Year award at a ceremony in Dublin at the weekend. Connacht • 18 hrs
Mayo mental health facility patients to be commemorated A series of events are taking place to commemorate hundreds of people who died at a mental health facility in Castlebar, Co Mayo, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Connacht • 15 hrs
Mayo mental health facility patients to be commemorated A series of events are taking place to commemorate hundreds of people who died at a mental health facility in Castlebar, Co Mayo, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Connacht • 15 hrs
Mayo man creates life-saving emergency EpiPen kit The Mayo man who installed the first life-saving defibrillators on Croagh Patrick has developed a medical kit to improve emergency response to severe allergic reactions. Connacht • 20 hrs
Mayo man creates life-saving emergency EpiPen kit The Mayo man who installed the first life-saving defibrillators on Croagh Patrick has developed a medical kit to improve emergency response to severe allergic reactions. Connacht • 20 hrs
President opens restored Victorian accommodation The newly restored Victorian worker accommodation at Kylemore Abbey in Conamara has been officially opened by President Catherine Connolly. Regional • 17 Apr
President opens restored Victorian accommodation The newly restored Victorian worker accommodation at Kylemore Abbey in Conamara has been officially opened by President Catherine Connolly. Regional • 17 Apr
SIPTU firefighters reach agreement with Sligo Airport SIPTU members employed as firefighters at Sligo Airport have ended their industrial action following an agreement with management to formally recognise the union for collective bargaining. Connacht • 17 Apr
SIPTU firefighters reach agreement with Sligo Airport SIPTU members employed as firefighters at Sligo Airport have ended their industrial action following an agreement with management to formally recognise the union for collective bargaining. Connacht • 17 Apr
Five towns added to tax relief scheme tackling vacancy Drogheda and Dundalk are among five new towns officially added to a tax relief scheme aimed at tackling vacancy and dereliction. Ireland • 17 Apr
Five towns added to tax relief scheme tackling vacancy Drogheda and Dundalk are among five new towns officially added to a tax relief scheme aimed at tackling vacancy and dereliction. Ireland • 17 Apr
Expansion of the Port of Galway to be 'transformational' The planned extension of the Port of Galway has been described as "transformational" for the city and the West of Ireland. Connacht • 16 Apr
Expansion of the Port of Galway to be 'transformational' The planned extension of the Port of Galway has been described as "transformational" for the city and the West of Ireland. Connacht • 16 Apr
SIPTU members at Sligo Airport take industrial action SIPTU members employed as firefighters at Sligo Airport have commenced industrial action in a dispute over union recognition. Business • 16 Apr
SIPTU members at Sligo Airport take industrial action SIPTU members employed as firefighters at Sligo Airport have commenced industrial action in a dispute over union recognition. Business • 16 Apr
Galway's Divilly Brothers goes nationwide with Tesco Co Galway-based meat producer Divilly Brothers has announced a major nationwide expansion with Tesco Ireland. Business • 13 Apr
Galway's Divilly Brothers goes nationwide with Tesco Co Galway-based meat producer Divilly Brothers has announced a major nationwide expansion with Tesco Ireland. Business • 13 Apr
Volunteers praised as Aran Islands RNLI to mark 100 years As the Aran Islands RNLI station prepares to mark 100 years saving lives next year, the charity has praised recent volunteer recruits. Connacht • 16 Apr
Volunteers praised as Aran Islands RNLI to mark 100 years As the Aran Islands RNLI station prepares to mark 100 years saving lives next year, the charity has praised recent volunteer recruits. Connacht • 16 Apr
Former stroke patient showcases art at Galway hospital A former stroke patient is staging his first art exhibition at University Hospital Galway. Connacht • 16 Apr
Former stroke patient showcases art at Galway hospital A former stroke patient is staging his first art exhibition at University Hospital Galway. Connacht • 16 Apr
Boston Scientific invests €75m in Galway site Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has announced a €75m investment in its Galway site, including the expansion of its research and development (R&D) capabilities. Business • 15 Apr
Boston Scientific invests €75m in Galway site Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has announced a €75m investment in its Galway site, including the expansion of its research and development (R&D) capabilities. Business • 15 Apr
Greenland shark washes up on Irish coast for first time A very rare shark that washed up on a beach in Co Sligo has been recovered by the National Museum of Ireland. Connacht • 14 Apr
Greenland shark washes up on Irish coast for first time A very rare shark that washed up on a beach in Co Sligo has been recovered by the National Museum of Ireland. Connacht • 14 Apr
Man jailed for sexual assault of teenager in Sligo A 37-year-old man found guilty of sexual assaulting a teenager in Sligo three years ago has been jailed for six years. Connacht • 13 Apr
Man jailed for sexual assault of teenager in Sligo A 37-year-old man found guilty of sexual assaulting a teenager in Sligo three years ago has been jailed for six years. Connacht • 13 Apr
Oil tanker docks at Port of Galway after blockade lifted The oil tanker Thun Gemini has docked at the Port of Galway after being stuck since Friday morning due to the blockade that was in place, Fuels for Ireland have confirmed. Ireland • 12 Apr
Oil tanker docks at Port of Galway after blockade lifted The oil tanker Thun Gemini has docked at the Port of Galway after being stuck since Friday morning due to the blockade that was in place, Fuels for Ireland have confirmed. Ireland • 12 Apr
Additional 36 infant remains recovered at Tuam site An additional 36 infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam in Co Galway, as excavations continue. Connacht • 10 Apr
Additional 36 infant remains recovered at Tuam site An additional 36 infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam in Co Galway, as excavations continue. Connacht • 10 Apr
Yellow wind and rain warning for Cork, Kerry lifted A Status Yellow wind and rain warning for counties Cork and Kerry has been lifted. Weather • 11 Apr
Yellow wind and rain warning for Cork, Kerry lifted A Status Yellow wind and rain warning for counties Cork and Kerry has been lifted. Weather • 11 Apr
Body of Liam Farrell exhumed for new post-mortem Gardaí have exhumed the body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell as part of a renewed investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death in January 2020. Connacht • 11 Apr
Body of Liam Farrell exhumed for new post-mortem Gardaí have exhumed the body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell as part of a renewed investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death in January 2020. Connacht • 11 Apr
Yellow rain or wind warnings issued for six counties Status Yellow wind or rain warnings will come into effect for six counties from midnight. Weather • 10 Apr
Yellow rain or wind warnings issued for six counties Status Yellow wind or rain warnings will come into effect for six counties from midnight. Weather • 10 Apr
At a glance: Fuel protests ongoing around the country As protesters remain in place at fuel terminals, here is a snapshot from around the country as of 1.30pm Friday. Regional • 10 Apr
At a glance: Fuel protests ongoing around the country As protesters remain in place at fuel terminals, here is a snapshot from around the country as of 1.30pm Friday. Regional • 10 Apr
At a glance: Fuel blockades in Cork, Galway and Limerick Protesters are continuing to blockade fuel sites in Cork, Limerick and Galway as fuel price demonstrations run into a third day. Regional • 09 Apr
At a glance: Fuel blockades in Cork, Galway and Limerick Protesters are continuing to blockade fuel sites in Cork, Limerick and Galway as fuel price demonstrations run into a third day. Regional • 09 Apr
Galway City Ring Road approved after decades of delays The Galway City Ring Road project has been granted approval by An Coimisiún Pleanála after delays of over 20 years. Connacht • 09 Apr
Galway City Ring Road approved after decades of delays The Galway City Ring Road project has been granted approval by An Coimisiún Pleanála after delays of over 20 years. Connacht • 09 Apr
Roscommon town paying tribute to Bosco in Easter parade An Easter Parade in a County Roscommon town is marking its close association with the puppet Bosco today. Connacht • 05 Apr
Roscommon town paying tribute to Bosco in Easter parade An Easter Parade in a County Roscommon town is marking its close association with the puppet Bosco today. Connacht • 05 Apr
Teenage cyclist seriously injured after Co Galway crash A teenage boy was seriously injured after the bike he was cycling was struck by a car in Co Galway earlier this week. Connacht • 03 Apr
Teenage cyclist seriously injured after Co Galway crash A teenage boy was seriously injured after the bike he was cycling was struck by a car in Co Galway earlier this week. Connacht • 03 Apr
Canney confident Galway city ring road approval imminent Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Galway East TD Sean Canney says he is confident the €1 billion Galway city ring road project will be granted approval after false starts and delays of over 20 years. Connacht • 02 Apr
Canney confident Galway city ring road approval imminent Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Galway East TD Sean Canney says he is confident the €1 billion Galway city ring road project will be granted approval after false starts and delays of over 20 years. Connacht • 02 Apr
