As Chinese New Year approaches, Mei Chin reflects on life for the Asian community in Ireland

Casey’s comments verbalised what people think, say those close to the community

Men with stout sticks, women and children were spellbound as he spoke from the ‘gig rig’

Planet Business: Not all technology represents progress

Mary Walsh had denied David Walsh (53) was entitled to €560,000 from 2011 win

Businesses and householders find persistent difficulties with cover in spite of major works

‘The report really is a reflection of the problem of not talking to people’

Incident involves two vehicles near Station Road, Ballinasloe at 6pm on Thursday

‘Often people with cancer put on a brave face and say they are fine but they’re not’

Three commuters share tales of travelling hours every day to get to and from work

Award-winning broadcaster died after falling ill on boat on the River Shannon on Friday

Contenders for Fine Gael leadership say they oppose abortion on demand at hustings

‘I can’t see myself moving home...there’s not much left there’

David Walsh claims he was part of six-person syndicate and is due €564,000 share

Man put victim through protracted ordeal before gardaí apprehended him, court hears

Animals provide comfort and loyal friendship in nursing homes around the country

As back to school time rolls around, some teachers are gearing up to do more than teach the curriculum in the traditional way

Eoghan Dunne (4) is partially blind, cannot walk or stand unaided and is fed through a peg tube

Ireland’s prohibition is unusual – 120 countries allow their citizens abroad to vote

A two-bedroom apartment in Dublin 8 or a 12-bedroom townhouse in Ballinasloe?

Cabinet to increase emergency budget as 260 homes evacuated and 130 others marooned

Here are four great brands, all of which are handmade and cruelty free

Incident happened on Tuesday evening when car crashed into a tree

Portiuncula

Dr Andrew Horne’s first World War pictures of international interest in centenary year

Service provides assistance for people undergoing cancer treatment

Action taken against GP over alleged negligence during treatment of pregnant mother

Incident occurred yesterday evening on the Kilconnell Road outside Ballinasloe

Five years in the planning, the exhibit has an impressive list of 668 competitors and will feature many rare, beautiful and exotic blooms from every corner of the globe

Group of fishermen set off from Hodson Bay and planned to camp on lakeshore at Carna

The outspoken priest is giving a series of talks on ‘ways forward’ for the Catholic Church

Former colleage pleaded guilty in court to spying on fellow worker in staff toilet

Psychiatrists accuse HSE West of discussing closing one of three acute mental health units after it had already taken decision to shut Ballinasloe unit

Anger over allocation of €2.8m to refurbish building for administration purposes

HSE plans to shut €2.8 million unit in Ballinasloe despite local opposition

Horse racing, rugby, yacht racing and cultural events face uncertainty if ban proceeds

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