Ship to stay in port while damage is assessedDivers are due to inspect the hull of the Panamanian-registered car-carrier, Asian Parade, in Dublin Port today after the 200…Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
`New vision' for safe, prosperous marine industryThe new Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Fahey, has promised better "customer service" for coastal communities…Sat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Pollution threat to Wicklow coast `reduced'The Coastguard says it has reduced the pollution risk from the Panamanian-registered car carrier which ran aground off the Co…Sat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Full sea rescue functions for MalinMalin Head Coast radio station in Co Donegal has become a full rescue co-ordination centre under a directive from the Minister…Thu Feb 03 2000 - 00:00
MEP calls for EU aid to relieve sea rescue serviceFine Gael MEP, Mr John Cushnahan, has said the EU must shoulder more of the cost of providing search and rescue services off …Wed Feb 02 2000 - 00:00
17 crew of burning ship lifted from life-raftsA salvage operation last night followed the rescue of 17 Spanish and Portuguese crew from a Spanish flagship off the west coast…Tue Feb 01 2000 - 00:00
West's new Minister finds issues on his doorstepThe west's new Cabinet member may not be allowed much honeymooning as he adjusts to life in the Department of the Marine and …Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Fahey's elevation is welcomed in the westThe Council for the West and the Western Development Commission have welcomed the Taoiseach's decision to promote the junior …Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Michael WoodsOnce dubbed the "Daniel O'Donnell of Fianna Fail", the outgoing marine minister, Dr Michael Woods, may not have the accent or…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Udaras warns that job creation may have `peaked' in GaeltachtJob creation may have "peaked" in the Gaeltacht, and a labour shortage in some areas has already affected overall figures for…Tue Jan 25 2000 - 00:00
Factory ship skipper to be questioned about oil spill off west coast at weekendThe skipper of a Dutch factory ship is to be interviewed about an oil spill off the Irish west coast during the weekendMon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Warm welcome for flood relief fund in GalwayFarmers don't need scientists to tell them that flooding is good for agricultural landMon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Review of tax regime to boost shippingThe Government has commissioned a review of the tax regime applying to shipping in a bid to arrest the decline in the industry…Fri Jan 21 2000 - 00:00
West"We're bound for Ballaghaderreen" were the words of one determined farmer in Co Mayo yesterday as pickets continued on several…Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Tow ship to deal with sea pollution soughtThe Government should designate the coasts of Donegal, Mayo and Galway as "high risk" marine environmental areas and should purchase…Wed Jan 19 2000 - 00:00
Spanish vessels arrestedThree Spanish "flagships" were apprehended in Irish waters by the Naval Service at the weekend.Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
Study follows the long, lonely road of the bereavedIt can take at least two years to start recovering from a bereavement - and women living in urban areas who experience the sudden…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
Local weather forecasts on tapAn excerpt from a typical radio forecast for the south to west coastlineMon Jan 03 2000 - 00:00
Peace hopes of the rising generation get loudest cheersAt last the people in a bodyMon Jan 03 2000 - 00:00
'Dawn' planting of 2,000 oak saplings hopes to set new world recordIt began as a little acorn of an idea, and within 10 minutes of the stroke of midnight it was a forestMon Jan 03 2000 - 00:00
Ray and monkfish species in danger of becoming extinctTwo species of marine life indigenous to these waters may become extinct early in the new century, according to a fisheries expert…Fri Dec 31 1999 - 00:00
Farmers angry at OPW flooding schemes delayFarmers will take their own action to alleviate flooding in south Galway if the Office of Public Works does not take a more hands…Fri Dec 31 1999 - 00:00
Naval Service will be able to monitor fishing vessels by satellite next yearSatellite monitoring of fishing vessels fitted with "black boxes" is to be initiated by the Naval Service next yearFri Dec 31 1999 - 00:00
Flooding in Galway is now health risk IFAThe Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has described the flooding in south Galway as "a serious environmental and health hazard…Thu Dec 30 1999 - 00:00
Boat is taking place of tractor on farmA boat would not strike one as an essential piece of farm equipment, but for one family in south Galway it certainly is.Thu Dec 30 1999 - 00:00
Dun Laoghaire marina construction now expected to start in new yearConstruction of the £18 million State marina at Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, is now expected to begin in the new year following …Thu Dec 30 1999 - 00:00
Stranded cattle rescued from floods in Gort area as water levels remain highAs widespread serious flooding continued to affect south Co Galway yesterday, members of the Civil Defence rescued cattle stranded…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
Fears for old school hit by fire in GalwayAn Taisce has expressed concern about one of Galway's finest Georgian buildings, the Grammar School, after a fire destroyed its…Wed Dec 29 1999 - 00:00
South Galway farmers want OPW action on floodingFarmers in south Galway have appealed to the Office of Public Works to take immediate action as thousands of acres lay underwater…Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
Garda widens inquiry into alleged abuseGardai in Galway have widened their investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse at a former industrial school…Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
Galway sales get off to a slow startGalway traders reported a sleepy start to the January sales yesterday with the weather being one of the main deterrents.Tue Dec 28 1999 - 00:00
Many island motorists to be exempt from car testVehicle-owners on some offshore islands are to be exempt from the new National Car Test (NCT), which comes into effect on January…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Rescue teams to provide cover over holidaysMarine rescue volunteers braced themselves yesterday as storm force winds pounded the west and south-west coasts.Fri Dec 24 1999 - 00:00
London link safe as Knock agrees Ryanair contractThe west's air link between London and Knock International Airport in Co Mayo is secure, following the renewal of an agreement…Fri Dec 24 1999 - 00:00
Proposals aim to protect young fish in Irish watersA policy review group has presented the Government with conservation measures aimed at protecting young fish in Irish waters.Tue Dec 21 1999 - 00:00
Three airlines in talks on opening Knock routeKnock International Airport is continuing discussions with three airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, in spite of Ryanair's climbdown…Tue Dec 21 1999 - 00:00
Plans to develop shellfish industry, marinas on FoyleA vast expanse of waterway, visible from the ramparts of Inishowen's Grianan an Aileach, may be transformed by the new north-…Mon Dec 20 1999 - 00:00
Galway-based institute links `power theory' and childThe frequent court cases and media reports may give Irish society a false sense of security over the issue of child sexual abuse…Mon Dec 20 1999 - 00:00
Fisheries ministers unite against new EU quotasThe fisheries ministers from the North and the Republic are to present a united front in Brussels today, when they will resist…Thu Dec 16 1999 - 00:00
Ryanair urges State move on Knock fundingThe chief executive of Ryanair, Mr Michael O'Leary, called on the Government to "level the playing field" in relation to regional…Thu Dec 16 1999 - 00:00
Ryanair's halting of Knock flights `a disaster', says FGFine Gael has described Ryanair's decision to suspend flights to and from Knock Airport from next month as "disastrous for the…Wed Dec 15 1999 - 00:00
Irish vessels in deep waters to seek `new' fishWhen EU politicians burn the midnight oil over fish quotas each December, they do so in the knowledge that scientific opinion…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Minister issues scallops warningThe Department of the Marine and Natural Resources has issued a health warning about the consumption of scallops and queen scallops…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Mast garda wins appealThe garda at the centre of a row over the erection of a mobile phone mast on Achill island has been exonerated by his superiors…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
`Free-for-all' drug running predicted without patrol shipsFine Gael predicts "free-for-all" drug-smuggling and illegal fishing in Irish waters if four Naval Service patrol ships continue…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Spanish vessel rescued in galesThe Aran Island lifeboat was called out in a force nine gale last night to guide into Galway the Spanish fishing vessel which…Fri Dec 10 1999 - 00:00
Spanish vessel rescued in galesThe Aran Island lifeboat was called out in a force nine gale last night to guide into Galway the Spanish fishing vessel which…Fri Dec 10 1999 - 00:00
Stricken vessel to be towed to shore in stormA Spanish fishing vessel which went adrift in a force 10 storm off the west coast was early today waiting to be towed to shore…Thu Dec 09 1999 - 00:00
GalwayThis time last year, Galway was a thriving shopping and tourism centre with most focus on indigenous businessWed Dec 08 1999 - 00:00
