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A career cut off in its prime

A career cut off in its prime

An Irishwoman’s Diary on the lifelong bravery of a man afflicted by spinal cord injury

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00
Going as good as ever at Omey Island races

Going as good as ever at Omey Island races

Connemara event an alternative Galway races for those who prefer sandals to stilettos

Sun Aug 03 2014 - 19:22
‘Warrior queens’ put a stylish hat  on it at Ballybrit

‘Warrior queens’ put a stylish hat on it at Ballybrit

Run on champagne tent after Guinness hurdle

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 01:05
Experts query use of Skellig for Star Wars film

Experts query use of Skellig for Star Wars film

Astonishment at State permitting episode to be filmed on world heritage site

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 01:00
War of words over Star Wars filming on   Skellig Michael

War of words over Star Wars filming on Skellig Michael

Opinion: Filming will attract mass tourism – but that isn’t what the World Heritage site needs

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 00:01
Filming of scenes for Star Wars movie begins on Skellig Michael

Filming of scenes for Star Wars movie begins on Skellig Michael

Unesco concerned over authorisation of island as a film set

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 13:26
Irish climbers who died in Mont Blanc range “very experienced”

Irish climbers who died in Mont Blanc range “very experienced”

Mountaineering community in Ireland talk of the two men’s huge contribution

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00
Two Irish climbers die on Mont Blanc

Two Irish climbers die on Mont Blanc

Men fell yesterday in area of mountain known as ‘Giant’s Tooth’

Mon Jul 28 2014 - 18:23
Swimmer completes 13km Killary fjord challenge

Swimmer completes 13km Killary fjord challenge

Swim aims to raise funds for baby nephew with rare chromosomal condition

Sun Jul 27 2014 - 16:22
Gulls eating rabbit is 'normal', says Birdwatch

Gulls eating rabbit is 'normal', says Birdwatch

Concerns raised about impact of filming Star Wars during breeding season on the world heritage site

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 14:39
Swimmer aims to beat record on Killary fjord and raise money for his nephew

Swimmer aims to beat record on Killary fjord and raise money for his nephew

Galwayman raising funds for baby nephew with rare chromsomal condition

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 01:00
Politics still an exclusive and largely male pursuit, Fianna Fáil councillors say

Politics still an exclusive and largely male pursuit, Fianna Fáil councillors say

Three female councillors rule themselves out of Roscommon-South Leitrim byelection

Fri Jul 25 2014 - 01:02
Fianna Fail declares first candidate for Roscommon-South Leitrim by election

Fianna Fail declares first candidate for Roscommon-South Leitrim by election

Three female councillors, who were tipped to seek the Fianna Fail nomination, rule themselves out

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 23:21
‘Astrid’ sail training ship loss due to  engine failure says interim investigation

‘Astrid’ sail training ship loss due to engine failure says interim investigation

Marine Casualty Investigation Board says final report will be published after normal “natural justice” procedure

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Cold-water fish makes rare visit to Irish waters

Cold-water fish makes rare visit to Irish waters

Golden Redfish commonly found off Iceland, Greenland and Norway

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Guidebook by  Aran expert explores mysteries of  Dún Aonghasa’s past

Guidebook by Aran expert explores mysteries of Dún Aonghasa’s past

Author says hillfort residents had their own thriving bronze casting industry

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 01:00
Believing that  creativity is  central to education

Believing that creativity is central to education

Former Danish culture minister speaks of alternative models as part of Burren College of Art 20th anniversary

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 01:01
Red Ball rolls through city as part of Galway arts festival

Red Ball rolls through city as part of Galway arts festival

Kurt Perschke’s installation visits three cities a year

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 15:05
Margaretta D’Arcy released from prison in Limerick

Margaretta D’Arcy released from prison in Limerick

80-year-old activist served second term over opposition to US military use of Shannon

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 07:36
No emerging trend among six diving deaths, governing body says

No emerging trend among six diving deaths, governing body says

Irish Underwater Council expresses condolences to bereaved families and friends

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Tuam historian welcomes appointment of Judge Murphy to head  inquiry

Tuam historian welcomes appointment of Judge Murphy to head inquiry

Local committee intends to build memorial garden and wall for babies and children who died in Bon Secours home in north Galway town

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:03
Sixth coastal diving death in a month

Sixth coastal diving death in a month

Man (55) dies in hospital after being airlifted from sea off Inishbofin, Co Galway

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Activist Margaretta D’Arcy may be released from prison  this week

Activist Margaretta D’Arcy may be released from prison this week

Artist is opposed to US military use of Shannon

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
‘Wild thing’ and lobsters kick off Galway festival

‘Wild thing’ and lobsters kick off Galway festival

Galway celebrates two arts festivals in one fortnight

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Infant loss the theme of artist’s project with bereaved parents

Infant loss the theme of artist’s project with bereaved parents

Exhibition opening in Galway will tour Limerick, Cork and Dublin

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Fantasies in borrowed spaces as Galway Arts Festival opens tonight

Fantasies in borrowed spaces as Galway Arts Festival opens tonight

Former ‘Connacht Tribune’ printworks is festival’s main gallery venue

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Mayo town backing Argentina in World Cup final

Mayo town backing Argentina in World Cup final

Foxford-born ‘Almirante’ Brown an Argentinian hero

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 09:53
Galway gears up for international arts festival and Fringe festival

Galway gears up for international arts festival and Fringe festival

Congregational hall a new ‘playhouse’ venue for Fringe festival

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 09:34
Warning emergency position indicating radio beacons may not work in emergencies

Warning emergency position indicating radio beacons may not work in emergencies

Fault identified after three brothers drowned off Co Waterford last year

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00
Top criminologist calls for inquiry into Corrib policing

Top criminologist calls for inquiry into Corrib policing

Author of Hillsborough report recommends non-statutory review of evidence

Fri Jul 11 2014 - 01:00
No evidence alcohol supplied to  gardaí policing Corrib - GSOC

No evidence alcohol supplied to gardaí policing Corrib - GSOC

Shell welcomes report but firm which said it delivered drink not satisfied by outcome

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 19:50
Work suspended following discovery of bone and other material at Galway hospital

Work suspended following discovery of bone and other material at Galway hospital

Syringes and glass unearthed during excavation at University Hospital Galway

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 21:59
Margaretta D’Arcy (80)  returned to prison

Margaretta D’Arcy (80) returned to prison

Artist jailed for second time over opposition to US military use of Shannon airport

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 18:29
Report finds   decentralisation contributed to €5m arrears in fishery harbours

Report finds decentralisation contributed to €5m arrears in fishery harbours

Comptroller and Auditor General finds dues billed retrospectively due to ‘variety of weaknesses and errors’

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Gaeltacht development company defends sale of State seaweed company to Canadian multinational

Gaeltacht development company defends sale of State seaweed company to Canadian multinational

No advance deal on harvesting rights, Oireachtas committee told

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Man still held after body of Adrian Folan found in quarry

Man still held after body of Adrian Folan found in quarry

Gardaí discover body of computer programmer near Cliffs of Moher

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 09:17
TD calls for “fully independent” evaluation of all mental health services in west

TD calls for “fully independent” evaluation of all mental health services in west

Report highlights failure to implement new Government strategy in two counties

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Nonviolence central to new child aggression approach

Nonviolence central to new child aggression approach

Child-to-parent violence, the last taboo, can be tackled without reciprocal violence, a new programme contends

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Maritime group criticises Fáilte Ireland decision to sell  sail training centre

Maritime group criticises Fáilte Ireland decision to sell sail training centre

19th-century Baltimore building housed Glenans sailing school

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 01:02
Ex-UN official calls for presidential commission to investigate Garda

Ex-UN official calls for presidential commission to investigate Garda

Journalist says attempts still being made to ‘blacken’ whistleblowers

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00
Distressing start to summer season for divers in Irish waters

Distressing start to summer season for divers in Irish waters

Four divers have died off the Irish coast in the past three weeks

Sat Jul 05 2014 - 01:00

Head west

Galway festivals on this weekend

Fri Jul 04 2014 - 14:58
Psychiatric nurses protest over ‘dangerous’ staffing levels in the west

Psychiatric nurses protest over ‘dangerous’ staffing levels in the west

Patient and staff safety at risk, union warns

Fri Jul 04 2014 - 01:00
Amnesty expert criticises ‘misleading’ international campaigns

Amnesty expert criticises ‘misleading’ international campaigns

DRC campaigner hits out at ‘over-simplistic’ messages regarding mobile phones and rape

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 18:52
Women in conflicts are agents for change, Mary Robinson says

Women in conflicts are agents for change, Mary Robinson says

UN Great Lakes envoy says involvement of women in peace-building difficult in practice

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 10:19
Courage of Magdalene laundries author praised by Sabina Higgins

Courage of Magdalene laundries author praised by Sabina Higgins

Former nun Patricia Burke Brogan showed courage in making a ‘principled stand’

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Turtle steps, tango steps: healing and breathing by a Furbo forest

Turtle steps, tango steps: healing and breathing by a Furbo forest

A post-birth trauma led Ciara Ní Dhiomasaigh to her true calling as a therapist and yoga teacher

Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:00
Rare European habitats on Aran islands to be protected under new EU project

Rare European habitats on Aran islands to be protected under new EU project

Island farmers support initiative

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 10:45
Macnas  pop-up carnival helps raise  €40,000  for  parade

Macnas pop-up carnival helps raise €40,000 for parade

Street theatre company seeking funds for ‘goofy and Gothic’ Halloween celebration

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 09:34
Joint call  for inquiry  into Corrib policing

Joint call for inquiry into Corrib policing

Politicians, journalists and social justice campaigners among petition signatories

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00
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