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Passenger traffic on Limerick-Galway rail line up 57% in seven years

Passenger traffic on Limerick-Galway rail line up 57% in seven years

Review of controversial route may result in extension of line beyond Athenry

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 17:58
Galway mayor ‘shocked’ as onlookers film his assault rather than help

Galway mayor ‘shocked’ as onlookers film his assault rather than help

Cllr Niall McNelis says ‘ego is totally bruised’ after being punched in face by man

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 12:23
O Cuiv outlines reasons not to run for presidency

O Cuiv outlines reasons not to run for presidency

Fianna Fáil TD says he would ‘not do anything’ that would force him to leave the party

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 19:56
Department of Defence denies Naval Service involvement in NATO exercise

Department of Defence denies Naval Service involvement in NATO exercise

Spanish defence ministry tweets Nato hashtag during exercise between its frigate and LÉ James Joyce

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 19:02
Gemma O’Doherty clashes with councillors over collusion claims

Gemma O’Doherty clashes with councillors over collusion claims

Presidential hopeful asked about her claims of collusion in murder of Veronica Guerin

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 18:06
Nine potential presidential candidates made pitches to Galway City Council

Nine potential presidential candidates made pitches to Galway City Council

Sean Gallagher says he is not seeking to ‘replace’ President Higgins but to ‘carry on with the great work he had undertaken’

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 22:18
Meáin of few words? Taoiseach shows off more than cúpla focal on Aran visit

Meáin of few words? Taoiseach shows off more than cúpla focal on Aran visit

However, Fine Gael doesn’t get too many votes on islands now, several residents recalled

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 21:25
Taoiseach ‘disappointed’ with Fianna Fáil response to confidence and supply proposal

Taoiseach ‘disappointed’ with Fianna Fáil response to confidence and supply proposal

Speaking on Aran Islands, Leo Varadkar says he intends to ‘keep asking’ for talks with FF

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 19:09
Naval Service detains vessel with tonne of shark fins on board

Naval Service detains vessel with tonne of shark fins on board

Owners of Spanish vessel held off southwest says Irish authorities misinterpreted EU rules

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 00:04
Sea sponges found off Mayo coast sampled for new drug treatments

Sea sponges found off Mayo coast sampled for new drug treatments

Most valuable compounds can be synthesised in laboratories

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 09:58
Tuam survivors network accuses Zappone of ‘publicity stunt’

Tuam survivors network accuses Zappone of ‘publicity stunt’

Coroner is the responsible office-holder; Bon Secours order holds obligations – network

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 19:59
Church should ‘willingly’ contribute to Tuam reparations, Zappone says

Church should ‘willingly’ contribute to Tuam reparations, Zappone says

Minister asked Pope Francis to ‘demonstrate remorse’ for treatment of woman, children with swift action

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 10:58
‘Hopefully the curse has been lifted’: Pope Francis signs Mayo football jersey

‘Hopefully the curse has been lifted’: Pope Francis signs Mayo football jersey

Delight among crowd of over 40,000 as pope tours Knock shrine and acknowledged ‘open wound’ of abuse

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 16:39
Minister Ross vows action over rescue agencies review

Minister Ross vows action over rescue agencies review

Independent report identifies ‘confusion’ in relation to oversight of air-sea search and rescue

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 05:00
Report into death of Caitríona Lucas finds no evidence of ‘effective management’

Report into death of Caitríona Lucas finds no evidence of ‘effective management’

‘Critical deficiencies’ with communication on coast guard boat

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 03:00
‘Caitríona Lucas could still be alive, if we had known what we should have known’

‘Caitríona Lucas could still be alive, if we had known what we should have known’

Irish Coast Guard volunteer was a victim of a failure to learn lessons from the past

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 03:00
Galway environmental group to appeal new hospice site

Galway environmental group to appeal new hospice site

Local authority originally advised alternative location before councillors altered city plan

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 01:00
Ambulance sent from north Mayo to south Connemara for heart attack case, GP says

Ambulance sent from north Mayo to south Connemara for heart attack case, GP says

‘If the equivalent was highlighted in Dublin, no TD would accept it’

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 19:15
US yachtsman says RNLI saved him from ‘potentially tragic’ situation

US yachtsman says RNLI saved him from ‘potentially tragic’ situation

Locals in Inis Mór minding John Lubimir after mast on boat ‘Patriot’ snapped at sea

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 19:06
Remembering the sinking of the ‘Leinster’ and the bravery of a seaman

Remembering the sinking of the ‘Leinster’ and the bravery of a seaman

‘It is thanks to Des Branigan’s pioneering work in maritime archaeology that the hull will become a national monument from October 10th’

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:30
Maamtrasna murders: relatives call on Britain to dismiss case

Maamtrasna murders: relatives call on Britain to dismiss case

Maolra Seoighe is pardoned 136 years after he was hanged for crimes he did not commit

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 13:57
Pope Francis: Knock shrine, bedecked in Vatican colours, remembers 1979

Pope Francis: Knock shrine, bedecked in Vatican colours, remembers 1979

There was little health and safety during previous visit, and no airport

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 01:23
All-Ireland final: Gerry the giant – Galway’s lucky charm

All-Ireland final: Gerry the giant – Galway’s lucky charm

Hope and a handcart fuelling cycle to east by faithful fans from Ballygar

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 01:00
Government reviewing extension for western rail corrider

Government reviewing extension for western rail corrider

Two Galway East TDs at odds over train link between Athenry and Claremorris

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 01:00
Images and music mark pioneering work of Irish marine biologist Maude Delap

Images and music mark pioneering work of Irish marine biologist Maude Delap

Kerry music festival commemorates groundbreaking work on jellyfish

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 10:45
Tuam mother and baby home survivors to hold vigil during pope’s visit

Tuam mother and baby home survivors to hold vigil during pope’s visit

Historian Catherine Corless calls on Pope Francis to make a public apology

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 01:00
GMIT is ‘functioning as normal’ although president on sick leave

GMIT is ‘functioning as normal’ although president on sick leave

Perceived differences over direction college taking said to be at heart of ‘dispute’

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 00:38
Planning hitch forces renewables firm to pull Shannon project

Planning hitch forces renewables firm to pull Shannon project

DesignPro Renewables will now test turbine to generate energy from river and estuary flows in France or Germany

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 17:19
Call for Galway City Council to cap number of Airbnbs

Call for Galway City Council to cap number of Airbnbs

Only tourists can afford to rent in Galway city, housing debate hears

Sun Aug 12 2018 - 21:59
Insecure adults use Facebook in ‘problematic ways’

Insecure adults use Facebook in ‘problematic ways’

NUIG study finds adults with low self-esteem use social media to fulfil attachment needs

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 19:12
State urged to buy 4,000 acres of Luggala estate for public use

State urged to buy 4,000 acres of Luggala estate for public use

Mountaineering Ireland makes call ahead of scattering of Garech de Brún’s ashes at the site

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 00:30
Vast deep-sea canyon 3,000m deep mapped off Kerry coast

Vast deep-sea canyon 3,000m deep mapped off Kerry coast

Research expedition charts 1,800sq km of seabed using remote controlled submarine

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 17:04
Training to help take on cancer

Training to help take on cancer

Amid growing evidence that exercise is beneficial during and after cancer treatment, Cancer Care West has opened a purpose-built gym in Galway

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 17:01
National broadband plan still ‘on track’ - Humphreys

National broadband plan still ‘on track’ - Humphreys

Minister says Government is ‘absolutely committed’ to providing rural broadband

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 14:14
Coral reefs date back to dinosaur age, 160m years ago, says study

Coral reefs date back to dinosaur age, 160m years ago, says study

‘Partnership’ with algae has helped corals to survive previous global climate events

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 06:00
Third Galway councillor expresses support for Ó Cuív candidacy for Áras

Third Galway councillor expresses support for Ó Cuív candidacy for Áras

Fianna Fáil TD declines to comment on presidential intentions

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 22:28
Galway’s 2020 project subject of ‘serious concerns’

Galway’s 2020 project subject of ‘serious concerns’

Report urges city to integrate ‘Brexit and refugees’ in European Capital of Culture plan

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 20:58
Most female students ‘face sexual hostility’, study finds

Most female students ‘face sexual hostility’, study finds

NUI Galway research shows majority of students find sex education unsatisfactory

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 07:14
Investigation finds IT upgrade responsible for Corrib gas release

Investigation finds IT upgrade responsible for Corrib gas release

‘Deficiencies’ led to non-odourised gas emergency plan being put in place as a result

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 11:00
Government €1 billion rural action plan hitting delays

Government €1 billion rural action plan hitting delays

Administration of Leader programme cost €4.4m for first half of 2018, while just €2.7m was paid out

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 21:52
All hail the time lord – An Irishwoman’s Diary on Christopher Eccleston in ‘Macbeth’

All hail the time lord – An Irishwoman’s Diary on Christopher Eccleston in ‘Macbeth’

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 18:15
Ocean Energy Europe ‘disappointed’ at OpenHydro liquidation

Ocean Energy Europe ‘disappointed’ at OpenHydro liquidation

French parent of Irish tidal energy company employing 100 cites ‘deterioration’ in market

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 19:48
Co Down bodyguard who reached K2 summit says he would ‘do it all again’

Co Down bodyguard who reached K2 summit says he would ‘do it all again’

Noel Hanna has climbed Everest eight times but ‘Slieve Donard never gets any easier’

Thu Jul 26 2018 - 09:08
K2 climber Jason Black lost two colleagues on the world’s second highest mountain

K2 climber Jason Black lost two colleagues on the world’s second highest mountain

Donegal athlete one of first two Irish mountaineers to make safe descent of hazardous peak

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 20:50
Drones to monitor water quality in west

Drones to monitor water quality in west

Galway-Mayo IT will use unmanned devices in water project backed by EPA

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 12:03
Video: Newly discovered rare deepwater coral identified off Irish coast

Video: Newly discovered rare deepwater coral identified off Irish coast

A type of “black coral” identified may be an entirely new species, says Marine Institute

Tue Jul 24 2018 - 11:34
Galway to commemorate America’s first ‘sports star’

Galway to commemorate America’s first ‘sports star’

Boxing champion Tom Molineaux was buried 200 years ago in unmarked grave

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 05:00
Two Irish climbers make summit of world’s second-highest mountain, K2

Two Irish climbers make summit of world’s second-highest mountain, K2

Noel Hanna and Jason Black make ascent 10 years after loss of first Irish K2 summiteer, Ger McDonnell

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 17:52
President Michael D Higgins says housing crisis must be debated

President Michael D Higgins says housing crisis must be debated

‘How should construction be financed? What mix of housing tenure do we collectively believe is appropriate?’

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 15:48
Archaeological revelations in Meath offer a historic opportunity

Archaeological revelations in Meath offer a historic opportunity

Brú na Bóinne finds have captured public’s imagination, and raise questions for the State

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 05:00
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