'Exciting find' as ancient burial mound found in Mayo Archaeological fieldwork near the border between Galway and Mayo has uncovered a burial mound dating back 3,000 years. Connacht • 2 hrs
Onus on motorists to pay parking charges - Galway council Galway City Council has said there is an onus on motorists to pay parking charges, even though 90 parking meters around the city can no … Connacht • 18 hrs
Witness appeal after man dies following traffic incident Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a traffic incident in Co Galway last week. Connacht • 19 hrs
Teenage boy killed in Co Mayo road crash A 17-year-old boy has died in a road crash in Co Mayo in the early hours of this morning. Connacht • 15 hrs
Future use of Galway's Pálás cinema to be reviewed Galway City Council is to commission an independent commercial appraisal of the operation of the Pálás cinema, which is due to close next month. Regional • 16 hrs
Appeal for information on anniversary of farmer's death Family members of Liam Farrell, an elderly Leitrim farmer who was found dead in suspicious circumstances, have issued an appeal for information on the fifth … Connacht • 22 hrs
Flood relief scheme at Lough Funshinagh gets go-ahead A temporary flood relief solution at Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon has been given the planning go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála. Connacht • 18 hrs
HSE takes over Roscommon nursing home after many breaches The Health Service Executive has taken over the running of a nursing home in Co Roscommon, after concerns were raised about the manner in which … Connacht • 09 Jan
Frustration and despair over rising house prices On the streets of Galway city, people of all ages and backgrounds have given their reaction to a new report by property website MyHome.ie in … Connacht • 09 Jan
Galway parking charge paused due to meter issue There have been calls for a temporary pause on parking charges in Galway city due to complications with how fees can be collected at on-street … Connacht • 08 Jan
Skeletal remains found in case of man missing since 2018 A missing persons appeal for a Lithuanian man who was reported missing six years ago has been closed after skeletal remains were found on farmland … Connacht • 07 Jan
Man, 31, charged with murder of Mirjana Pap in Westmeath A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his mother in Athlone, Co Westmeath, last weekend. Crime • 04 Jan
Funeral arrangements for mother and baby home campaigner Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rosaleen 'Rosie' McKinney an 86-year-old mother and baby home campaigner who died on New Year's Day. Ireland • 03 Jan
Record passenger numbers at Ireland West Airport in 2024 Last year was the busiest on record at Ireland West Airport in Co Mayo. Connacht • 02 Jan
Status Yellow rain warning in place for Cork and Kerry A Status Yellow rain warning is in place for Cork and Kerry, with Met Éireann warning of possible hazardous travelling conditions. Weather • 31 Dec 24
Mayo shop celebrates selling €5.4m lotto ticket There were celebrations in Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mayo, as the National Lottery announced the name of the shop that sold Saturday's winning Lotto jackpot … Connacht • 02 Jan
Status Yellow rain and wind warnings issued A Status Yellow rain warning is in place for Donegal with Met Éireann forecasting spells of heavy rain with the possibility of localised flooding, difficult … Weather • 30 Dec 24
Winning €5.4m Lotto ticket bought by player in Mayo The winning ticket of last night's €5.4 million Lottery jackpot was bought by a player in Mayo. Connacht • 02 Jan
Status Yellow warnings issued for three counties Heavy rain is set to hit Co Donegal tomorrow as Met Éireann issues a Status Yellow rain warning. Ulster • 29 Dec 24
Investigation under way after body found in Sligo Gardaí have launched an investigation after a body was found in Co Sligo earlier today. Connacht • 26 Dec 24
Young and old keep Christmas traditions alive A visit to the local church to see the crib on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve boxes to open early and the annual reading of the … Connacht • 24 Dec 24
Wren boys keep age-old tradition alive in north Leitrim The Roskilmanor Wren Boys in north Leitrim will bring the age-old Irish tradition of the mummers to the border villages of the northwest this Christmas. Connacht • 23 Dec 24
Status Yellow wind alert to bring strong gusts "It's going to feel bitterly cold" due to the Status Yellow wind warning due to come into effect tomorrow morning, Carlow Weather's has said. Weather • 20 Dec 24
Mixed reaction to news of Pálás Cinema closure in Galway There has been mixed reaction to news that the Pálás Cinema in Galway is to close at the end of February due to ongoing financial … Connacht • 19 Dec 24
