Inquiry into deaths of Donegal fishermenIRISH AND British marine investigators will conduct an inquiry into the deaths of two Donegal fishermen, following the loss of…Mon Mar 17 2008 - 00:00
Fahey says he is 'far from the wealthiest in the Dáil'FORMER minister Frank Fahey has said that he is "far from the wealthiest person in the Dáil" and claims that he has been the …Sat Mar 15 2008 - 00:00
Residents object to waste recycling plant near schoolA Co Galway community has expressed "alarm and concern" over plans to develop a waste-sorting plant just over 100 metres from…Sat Mar 15 2008 - 00:00
Monk among protesters travelling to London to raise environmental issuesA BENEDICTINE monk from Glenstal Abbey is among a group of environmentalists leaving for London today to deliver a length of …Fri Mar 14 2008 - 00:00
Residents oppose plans for revamp of traditional Galway city areaRESIDENTS OF Galway city's "West" neighbourhood where writer Walter Macken was born have expressed opposition to "environmental…Thu Mar 13 2008 - 00:00
Campaign criticises Mayo TDsMAYO TDs Dara Calleary (FF) and Beverley Flynn (Ind) have expressed "surprise" at the decision by Mayo General Hospital to concede…Thu Mar 13 2008 - 00:00
Former Obama aide for Cúirt festivalSAMANTHA POWER, who resigned last week as senior foreign policy adviser to US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, …Wed Mar 12 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí seek to identify body of man dug up in SalthillGARDAÍ IN Galway have issued a new appeal for identification of a man whose skeletal remains were dug up during work on a derelict…Mon Mar 10 2008 - 00:00
Rescued lawyer helps raise money for new lifeboatA CONNEMARA lawyer who was rescued from Clifden Bay with five others just over a year ago has expressed her gratitude by raising…Mon Mar 10 2008 - 00:00
Support for withdrawal of vessels urgedA SENIOR AIB official has urged support for a €42 million Government scheme for the decommissioning of whitefish vessels.Mon Mar 10 2008 - 00:00
The west's awakeTOURIST CENTRE: THE FIRST IN a series of redesigned tourist centres has been opened by Fáilte Ireland in Galway city.Sat Mar 08 2008 - 00:00
Government pays €22m compensation to wild salmon fishermenTHE GOVERNMENT has approved approximately €22 million in compensation payments for more than 900 netters of wild Atlantic salmon…Fri Mar 07 2008 - 00:00
Irish wave energy firm gets support from SwedenAN IRISH wave energy company has secured the backing of one of northern Europe's leading electricity providers, Vattenfall AB…Thu Mar 06 2008 - 00:00
Permission given for 203 apartments in GalwayAN BORD Pleanála has granted developer Bernard McNamara permission to demolish the Galway Irish Crystal building on the outskirts…Wed Mar 05 2008 - 00:00
No funding for single-parent projectTHE DEPARTMENT of Education and Science is standing over its decision to withdraw funding from aeducational and training support…Tue Mar 04 2008 - 00:00
Sicily fails to become new 'Craggy Island'THE MEDITERRANEAN island of Sicily failed in its attempt to become the new "Craggy Island" at the second annual Father Ted festival…Mon Mar 03 2008 - 00:00
Inis Oirr takes the green route with electric busTHE ARAN island of Inis Oirr has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint with the purchase of an "ecobus", which can be sustained…Mon Mar 03 2008 - 00:00
New outbreak of illness related to polluted waterA NEW outbreak of the illness caused by drinking water contamination has occurred on the west coast, with three cases of cryptosporidium…Sat Mar 01 2008 - 00:00
Dermot Morgan's sons to mark his memory at Craggy Island World CupInis Mór, the home of Fr Ted, will host the Craggy Island World Cup this weekend in memory of actor Dermot Morgan, who died 10…Thu Feb 28 2008 - 00:00
Kenny warns against treaty backlashFINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny urged the electorate last night not to use the Lisbon Treaty referendum as a means of "voicing their…Tue Feb 26 2008 - 00:00
Galway water crisis must be last of its kind, says GormleyTHE MINISTER for the Environment John Gormley has said the drinking water contamination outbreak in Galway last year "should …Tue Feb 26 2008 - 00:00
Coillte criticised over plan to sell woodAN INTERNATIONAL forestry expert has appealed for retention of the east Galway woodland that is under threat from a potential…Mon Feb 25 2008 - 00:00
Corrib gas opponents condemn fire near Shell siteOPPONENTS OF the Corrib gas onshore pipeline in north Mayo have condemned "without reservation" the "apparent criminal damage…Mon Feb 25 2008 - 00:00
EU move prompts new Irish interpreting degree in GalwayNUI Galway has initiated a new post-graduate degree in conference interpreting as Gaeilge in response to Irish becoming an official…Sat Feb 23 2008 - 00:00
Locals contest rezoning of Spiddal woodlandConnemara community activists have urged Galway county councillors to review their rezoning of an area of woodland formerly owned…Fri Feb 22 2008 - 00:00
€42m set aside for fishing decommissioning schemeThe Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Mary Coughlan has promised €42 million over two years for the State's new whitefish…Thu Feb 21 2008 - 00:00
Piece of missing Galway sculpture foundGalway City Council has found a "piece" of a missing State-funded sculpture work which was commissioned more than 20 years ago…Sat Feb 16 2008 - 00:00
Irregular fish may be linked to chemicalsFish with male and female sexual features have been discovered on the Shannon system which may be linked to chemicals emanating…Sat Feb 16 2008 - 00:00
Shell E&P seeks to amend Corrib planShell E&P Ireland is seeking planning amendments to its Corrib gas refinery, which is under construction in north Mayo.Fri Feb 15 2008 - 00:00
Galway funeral rule queriedNew regulations on funerals in Galway city requiring burials to be completed before sundown are likely to be debated by Galway…Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
Seabed survey identifies fault line that united IrelandAn offshore "Eiscir riada" or glacial ridge which gives the island of Ireland one of its "feet", and a 40km fault line extending…Thu Feb 14 2008 - 00:00
Government accused over coast radio stationsThe Government's commitment to decentralisation has been questioned by a north Donegal delegation which is opposed to any downgrading…Wed Feb 13 2008 - 00:00
Galway woman in Egypt still awaiting releaseThe Department of Foreign Affairs says that a Galway woman being detained by the Egyptian authorities is safe and well, and will…Mon Feb 11 2008 - 00:00
Galway woman on humanitarian mission still being detained in EgyptMiddle East: A Galway woman who travelled into Gaza last week to distribute charity relief was still being held for questioning…Sat Feb 09 2008 - 00:00
Engines fail on ship off ClareA Maltese-registered cargo ship was under tow towards Shannon estuary last night after its engines failed 70 miles west of Loop…Sat Feb 09 2008 - 00:00
Digital radio receives an old-fashioned launch treatmentIt may be Ireland's first "all-digital" regional radio station, but comedian Hector Ó hEochagáin chose a piece of old-fashioned…Fri Feb 08 2008 - 00:00
Irish woman and daughter stranded in GazaA Galway woman and her daughter caught last night on the Egyptian-Gaza border have appealed for Irish diplomatic intervention…Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Minister to review controversial legislation on fisheries offencesMinister for Agriculture and Fisheries Mary Coughlan is reviewing controversial legislation for fisheries offences implemented…Thu Feb 07 2008 - 00:00
Authority denies it put safety of vessels at riskThe Sea Fisheries Protection Authority has denied its officers have been putting the safety of fishing vessels at risk when enforcing…Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Agency criticises 'illegal' fish landingsThe Sea Fisheries Protection Authority says it is "disappointed" that a small number of Irish fishermen are depressing market…Tue Feb 05 2008 - 00:00
Nominations sought for marine rescue awardsThe Government is seeking nominations for its marine rescue award scheme which pays tribute to individuals and groups who have…Mon Feb 04 2008 - 00:00
Casey still unable to say Mass in publicFormer bishop of Galway Dr Eamon Casey is still awaiting permission from the Vatican to say Mass in public, two years after his…Mon Feb 04 2008 - 00:00
Council accused over sculptureGalway City Council is investigating the whereabouts of a State-funded piece of sculpture which was commissioned more than 20…Mon Feb 04 2008 - 00:00
'Poet, priest and artist of the imagination' rememberedThe late writer and philosopher John O'Donohue was "a meeting place, a big loving space for gathering people and thoughts", according…Mon Feb 04 2008 - 00:00
Higgins criticises complacent Irish academicsMany Irish academics have "lost their nerve" and have capitulated quietly to "an outrageously distorted version of freedom and…Sat Feb 02 2008 - 00:00
€10m campus to study wave energyOcean energy research is to benefit from a €10 million "maritime campus" plan which Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan will announce…Tue Jan 15 2008 - 00:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryProbability theorists tend to be dismissive about the concept of coincidenceSat Jan 12 2008 - 00:00
Irish adventurers reach southern tip of earth's axisIrish adventurers Pat Falvey, Dr Clare O'Leary and colleagues made history last night after reaching the southern tip of the …Wed Jan 09 2008 - 00:00
Access to medical care 'big issue' for asylum seekersA year after the death of a young mother from malnutrition in Galway, the Irish Refugee Council (IRC) has said that access to…Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
Irish team set to reach South Pole tomorrow after tough 1,100km trekIrish adventurers Pat Falvey, Dr Clare O'Leary and colleagues aim to reach the South Pole tomorrow at the end of their arduous…Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
