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Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon with a group of children at the launch of a new book in Sligo

Calls for Govt to incorporate UN Convention into law

The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has called for the Government to fully incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Irish law.

Connacht • 04 Nov

Verdict of misadventure over cyclist's death in Sligo

A verdict of misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of a cyclist who died as a result of multiple head injuries in Sligo almost two years ago.

Connacht • 03 Nov

Exterior view of Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar

Planned action by nurses at MUH suspended

The planned industrial action by nurses in the emergency department of Mayo University Hospital has been stood down, the INMO has said.

Connacht • 02 Nov

Bollards and signs block a rural road in Galway where a crash took place

Man killed in Co Galway road crash

A man in his 30s has died in a road crash in Co Galway in the early hours of this morning.

Ireland • 02 Nov

Status Yellow rain warning for Clare, Kerry, Galway, Mayo

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for counties Clare, Kerry, Galway, and Mayo.

Regional • 02 Nov

New pony heritage centre opens at Connemara National Park

A new pony heritage centre has opened at Connemara National Park this weekend.

Connacht • 01 Nov

Man, 80s, dies after being struck by car in Co Galway

A man in his 80s has died after he was struck by a car on the N83 in Co Galway last night.

Ireland • 01 Nov

The incident occurred in An Cheathrú Rua last week

Woman, 80s, dies following Galway crash last week

A woman in her 80s has died following a road traffic accident in Galway last week.

Connacht • 31 Oct

Trevor Bolger has been suspended from the force since he was charged in December 2019

Sentencing of garda who assaulted wife adjourned

A judge has adjourned the sentencing of a garda for assaulting his wife, who is also a garda, for "an assessment of the genuineness of his remorse".

Courts • 30 Oct

Emergency services and gardaí responded to a report of a fire at around 4.10am in Cranmore

Investigation into suspected arson attack in Sligo town

An investigation is underway into a suspected arson attack on a house in Sligo town during the early hours of this morning.

Connacht • 28 Oct

Ex-FF cllr to run in by-election for Independent Ireland

Independent Ireland plans to run its councillor Noel Thomas, who left Fianna Fáil over a planned IPAS centre dispute two years ago, in the upcoming Galway West by-election.

Connacht • 28 Oct

Catherine Connolly waves at supporters as she arrives at Dublin Castle

Connolly win will prompt fascinating Galway by-election

They say that going to a wedding is the making of another, and in politics, one election is often the creation of another.

Presidential Election • 26 Oct

Locals, experts combine to protect Mayo lake's ecosystem

A major community effort is under way in Co Mayo, to safeguard the ecosystem around Lough Carra.

Connacht • 24 Oct

Garda cold case team to review Liam Farrell investigation

The Garda Commissioner has requested that the Serious Crime Review Team look at the investigation into the death of Liam Farrell, according to a letter seen by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 22 Oct

Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Tánaiste, family

A 48-year-old man has pleaded guilty at Doire an Fhéich District Court in Conamara, Co Galway, to making an online threat to kill or cause serious harm to Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family in August of last year.

Courts • 21 Oct

Two rescued after Kayak capsized near Inishmurray Island

Two kayakers were rescued after their double kayak capsized near Inishmurray Island off the coast of Sligo last weekend.

Connacht • 20 Oct

Rural Island and Dispensing Doctors of Ireland annual conference in Mulranny, Co Mayo

Group representing rural GPs highlight recruitment issues

A group representing rural doctors has called for a level playing field for GPs in medical practices to help with recruitment and retention in remote areas.

Ireland • 18 Oct

Close up image of Tom Niland, who is wearing glasses and smiling

Three jailed for up to 15 years for Niland manslaughter

Three men who brutally attacked and robbed a 75-year-old man who later died from his injuries have been given prison sentences of 14 and 15 years for manslaughter.

Courts • 17 Oct

'We're still heartbroken' - Tributes paid to Tom Niland

The family of Tom Niland has paid tribute to gardaí for their "commitment, kindness and professionalism" in the investigation into the killing of Mr Niland.

Connacht • 17 Oct

Plans approved for construction of 219 homes in Galway

Plans to construct over 200 homes on publicly owned land in Galway have been approved.

Connacht • 15 Oct

'Not giving up' - Tuam families fight to keep crèche open

Seventy-two families in Tuam, Co Galway are in a race against time to secure alternative childcare following the announcement that the town's Happily Ever After Childcare facility has been issued with a closure notice and will cease operations at the end of this month.

Connacht • 14 Oct

Farmers along the Shannon Callows say their livelihoods are being destroyed by rising water levels in the area

Farmers' livelihoods 'destroyed' by Shannon flooding

Farmers along the Shannon Callows have said their livelihoods are being destroyed by rising water levels in the area, which takes in large stretches of land in counties Galway, Offaly, Roscommon and Westmeath.

Ireland • 14 Oct

Two actors perform The Maker as part of the Baboro International Arts Festival in Galway

29th Baboró arts festival taking place in Galway

The Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is under way in Galway with over 50 events featuring theatre, dance, music and interactive workshops.

Connacht • 28 Oct

Tom Niland 'unrecognisable' after attack, say family

The family of a 75-year-old man who was beaten and robbed by three men at his home and later died from his injuries has told the Central Criminal Court he was unrecognisable after the attack.

Courts • 13 Oct

Clifford John standing outside his home in east Galway with solar panels in background

'Some confusion' over off-grid power back-up systems

Clifford John has solar panels and a domestic battery for storing power in his house in Galway.

Ireland • 13 Oct

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Calls for Govt to incorporate UN Convention into law

Verdict of misadventure over cyclist's death in Sligo

Planned action by nurses at MUH suspended

Man killed in Co Galway road crash

Status Yellow rain warning for Clare, Kerry, Galway, Mayo

New pony heritage centre opens at Connemara National Park

Man, 80s, dies after being struck by car in Co Galway

Woman, 80s, dies following Galway crash last week

Sentencing of garda who assaulted wife adjourned

Investigation into suspected arson attack in Sligo town

Ex-FF cllr to run in by-election for Independent Ireland

Connolly win will prompt fascinating Galway by-election

Locals, experts combine to protect Mayo lake's ecosystem

Garda cold case team to review Liam Farrell investigation

Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Tánaiste, family

Two rescued after Kayak capsized near Inishmurray Island

Group representing rural GPs highlight recruitment issues

Three jailed for up to 15 years for Niland manslaughter

'We're still heartbroken' - Tributes paid to Tom Niland

Plans approved for construction of 219 homes in Galway

'Not giving up' - Tuam families fight to keep crèche open

Farmers' livelihoods 'destroyed' by Shannon flooding

29th Baboró arts festival taking place in Galway

Tom Niland 'unrecognisable' after attack, say family

'Some confusion' over off-grid power back-up systems