Two rescued, two missing from second fishing vesselKinsale trawler: Two fishermen were rescued and a search was continuing last night for two of their colleagues following the…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
Southeast a danger zone for sinkingsThe southeast coast, where Wexford fishing vessel Pere Charles was reported missing last night, has long had a reputation for…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Údarás defends giving Shell use of premisesÚdarás na Gaeltachta has defended its decision to offer premises in north Mayo to the Garda Síochána and Shell E&P Ireland…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Five trawlermen missing off southeast coastThe search was continuing in gale force conditions last night for the five crew of a Wexford fishing vessel which was reported…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Donegal landfilldispute deepensAn Bord Pleanála has come under pressure from Donegal County Council to support a new application for a controversial landfill…Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
New fisheries protection agency set up by DempseyAnti-pollution controls have been extended to the State's sea fishery officers under a new inspectorate established by Minister…Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
Over 25,000 attend Irish coursesMinister for the Gaeltacht Éamon Ó Cuív says the impact of television station TG4 may have contributed to a record number of …Sat Dec 30 2006 - 00:00
Labour plan on council funding denouncedLabour Party proposals on local government funding would "bankrupt" most councils in the Border, Midlands and Western region, …Fri Dec 29 2006 - 00:00
Kinvara to still run election candidateThe south Co Galway coastal community of Kinvara says it still intends to run a candidate in the general election unless there…Thu Dec 28 2006 - 00:00
Dr Casey still waiting for Vatican clearanceFormer bishop of Galway Dr Eamon Casey is still awaiting clearance from the Vatican to return to full priestly ministry, four…Thu Dec 28 2006 - 00:00
Fishermen await State review after 'positive' EU fish quota resultsFishing industry leaders say they are "eagerly" awaiting publication of the Government's marine strategy review, following relatively…Fri Dec 22 2006 - 00:00
Safety failures sparked crew's life raft ordealA yacht crew's failure to take some basic safety measures contributed to an eight-day ordeal at sea in a drifting life raft with…Fri Dec 22 2006 - 00:00
Approval for Donegal retail centre refusedAn Bord Pleanála has turned down planning permission for a retail centre outside Donegal town which has been valued by its developer…Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
EU talks on fish quota deal continueEU fisheries ministers were sitting into the small hours in Brussels this morning to conclude a final deal on national catch …Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
Immigrants on low pay, report findsLarge numbers of skilled immigrant construction workers in Co Mayo are being paid below the minimum wage, according to a new …Thu Dec 21 2006 - 00:00
Shell plan to restock lobsters rejectedNorth Mayo fishermen have turned down a €1 million plan to restock lobster grounds which would have been paid for by Shell E&…Tue Dec 19 2006 - 00:00
Disposal of waste water raises concernShellfish farmers have expressed serious concern about Mayo County Council's decision to dispose of landfill leachate, a waste…Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
Children get weight problems earlier - surveyChildren are developing weight problems at an earlier stage in their development, a new survey of childhood health in the west…Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
Review of ban on 'affinity' marriages sought by TDA Fianna Fáil TD has called on the Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell, to update legislation on affinity relationships, following…Mon Dec 18 2006 - 00:00
No celebrations for Mayo homecomingThere would be no celebrations, no hero's welcomeSat Dec 16 2006 - 00:00
Traveller representative sees verdict as a 'licence to kill'Reaction: Pádraig Nally's acquittal on a manslaughter charge drew a mixed reaction in the west last night, with neighbours and…Fri Dec 15 2006 - 00:00
Inquiry continues into Galway deathGardaí in Galway are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 19-year-old man whose body was found…Thu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
Weather disrupts island ferry servicesWest coast islands are facing an austere Christmas due to continuous Atlantic gales and heavy seas which have severely disrupted…Thu Dec 14 2006 - 00:00
FG lists plans for marine sectorFine Gael would restore the marine as a full Cabinet post and would commit an additional €100 million annually to the sector …Wed Dec 13 2006 - 00:00
Two arrested after fatal stabbingGardaí in Galway were holding a woman for questioning last night following the fatal stabbing of a 42-year old man in the Mervue…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
Traveller unemployment high, study findsTravellers are eight times more likely to be unemployed, have a 1 per cent chance living over the age of 65 and are so used to…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
University unveils plan for €400m expansionNUI Galway has drawn up a €400 million expansion and development plan, involving 20 large infrastructural projects on its 260…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
Storm damages marina at centreof legal actionStorm force winds have caused substantial damage to an unauthorised marina development at Oysterhaven, Co Cork, which is the …Sat Dec 02 2006 - 00:00
State reprimands Gaeltacht bodyThe State agency Údarás na Gaeltachta has been reprimanded by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs over the…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Statoil says halting gas project 'not an option'The Norwegian energy company Statoil says it is fully committed to the Corrib gas project, and halting work on the terminal is…Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
Neurosurgery report draws anger in the westThe Western Neurosurgery Campaign has criticised the review of neurosurgical services which has advised against setting up a …Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
Sale of Galway pub earns €8m bequest for St Vincent de PaulAn €8 million bequest should seem like a welcome Christmas present - although perhaps not on the eve of a charity's annual appeal…Tue Nov 28 2006 - 00:00
West 'ignored' for motorwaysThe Council for the West has expressed alarm that the west and northwest regions appear to have been ignored in major road-building…Mon Nov 27 2006 - 00:00
Late opera festival head Jerome Hynes honouredA double tribute was paid to late Wexford Festival Opera chief executive Jerome Hynes in NUI Galway last night when details of…Sat Nov 25 2006 - 00:00
Non-Irish fishing fleets to face greater scrutinyRestrictions on Naval Service monitoring of catches by non-Irish fishing vessels off the coastline may be eased with this week…Thu Nov 23 2006 - 00:00
Shell seeks licence to carry out survey for pipelineShell E&P Ireland has applied for foreshore licensing to carry out marine surveys as part of its work on a modified route…Wed Nov 22 2006 - 00:00
Shell to Sea cancels rally to protect supporters' safetyThe Shell to Sea campaign has cancelled plans for a "day of solidarity" in north Mayo this Friday on grounds of health and safety…Tue Nov 21 2006 - 00:00
Pledge to provide full drift-net fundMarine: The Government will meet its commitment to a "hardship fund" of more than €25 million for salmon drift-net fishermen…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
WHO warns Ireland to act on high radon levelsIreland must make its high levels of radon a political priority if continuing death rates are to be avoided, according to the…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Garda fishing inquiry goes to courtFour summonses have been issued in relation to the Garda investigation into the fishing industry which was initiated two years…Thu Nov 16 2006 - 00:00
Teachers must put firm ethical values in place, says FitzGeraldIreland must look to its school teachers to help retrieve the "dangerous social situation" in which society now finds itself, …Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Galway plans lively fortnight for budding Galileos and GatesesIf a week can be a long time for a politician, it is far too short for a budding young Newton, Galileo or GatesWed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Military Award: Galway man gets Arctic Emblem for submarine careerThe British defence ministry has conferred a new and controversial military award on Galway resident Commander Bill King (96), …Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
Labour critical of FF and FG stance on Corrib rowLabour Party president Michael D Higgins has criticised the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny over their stance on the…Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
For days, an air of foreboding despite appeals for peaceful protestShell to Sea's campaign in north Mayo had been apprehensive all week about yesterday's demonstration at Bellanaboy.Sat Nov 11 2006 - 00:00
Ahern says 'rule of law' must be enforced over CorribTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that "the rule of law has to be implemented" and "the work goes on" at the Corrib gas terminal…Sat Nov 11 2006 - 00:00
Mayo community mourns deaths of 'friends for life'Floral tributes were still being placed last night at the roadside where three young south Mayo men died in a head-on collision…Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
YELLOW CARD: Australian Rules player flies out after Garda cautionThe Australian international rules player at the centre of an assault allegation was cautioned by the Garda in Galway yesterday…Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
Proposal to resolve Corrib gas issue rejectedMinister for the Marine Noel Dempsey and Shell E&P Ireland have both rejected a proposal by the Shell to Sea campaign which…Tue Nov 07 2006 - 00:00
