Connacht News

Mayo murder trial collapses at Central Criminal Court

The murder trial of James Kilroy, who admitted killing his wife Valerie French-Kilroy at their rural home in Co Mayo,...

Mayo man and US police officer reunite after 18 years for St Patrick’s Day

A Mayo man and a Yonkers police officer both had a memorable St Patrick’s Day in New York as they...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 10:32am Read More

Mayo projects set to benefit from Creative Ireland fund

Mayo has committed to a new Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategy with €161,161 allocated for core Creative Ireland initiatives...

Sunday, 19/03/23 - 9:41am Read More

Concerns about speed limits outside some Mayo schools

The cathaoirleach of Mayo Co Council wants the local authority to enforce a 30km/h speed limit outside all schools in...

Sunday, 19/03/23 - 9:35am Read More

Micheál Martin has his say on Enoch Burke case

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Enoch Burke’s case is proof that homeschooling can cause isolation and that children should be...

Saturday, 18/03/23 - 4:06pm Read More

Action demanded at new underpass that ‘poses threat to pedestrians’

Westport councillors have called on the local authority to install a barrier at a footpath underneath a narrow bridge that...

Saturday, 18/03/23 - 3:17pm Read More

Major drive to raise funds for repairs to famous Mayo pool

More than €30,000 has been raised in order to help fund repairs to the Belmullet Tidal Pool, writes Keith Bourke....

Saturday, 18/03/23 - 10:47am Read More

BREAKING: Gardaí make significant cash seizure in Mayo town

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí have seized €30,000 in cash, following an operation in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, this morning,...

Wednesday, 15/03/23 - 6:20pm Read More

Jury finds Stephen Silver guilty of capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan

Stephen Silver has been found guilty at the Central Criminal Court of the capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan after...

Wednesday, 15/03/23 - 4:11pm Read More

Mayo murder trial adjourned until next week due to ‘bump in the road’

The murder trial of James Kilroy, who admits killing his wife Valerie at their rural Mayo home, has been adjourned...

Wednesday, 15/03/23 - 2:35pm Read More

National News

Polish man intentionally ‘plunged’ knife into man’s stomach, jury hears

Alison O'Riordan A Polish man intended to murder a man in Co Mayo when he reached for a knife and...

Cork man who raped younger sister has appeal against sentence severity dismissed

Paul Neilan A Cork man who sexually assaulted his sleeping younger sister years after raping her when he himself was...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 8:16pm Read More

Zelenskiy thanks Ireland for support in phone call with Varadkar

Rebecca Black, PA Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Ireland for its support for his country. Mr Zelenskiy spoke to...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 7:29pm Read More

Labour Court quashes €45,000 award to pregnant care worker over discrimination claim

Gordon Deegan The Labour Court has quashed a €45,000 award made to a social care worker over her claim that...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 7:21pm Read More

Opiate addicted pharmacist has registration cancelled

High Court reporters A pharmacist who was addicted to opiates used photocopies of prescriptions to obtain drugs for himself “greatly...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 7:13pm Read More

Retired teacher launches action to quash referral to disciplinary committee

High Court reporters A retired teacher has asked the High Court to quash the Teaching Council’s decision to refer to...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 6:18pm Read More

Meath woman who stole over €600,000 from employer jailed for two years

Fiona Ferguson A woman who stole over €600,000 from her employer has been given a two-year jail sentence. Book-keeper Karina...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 6:16pm Read More

Jasmine McMonagle met a ‘brutal death’, trial hears

Fiona Magennis Mother of two Jasmine McMonagle met a “brutal death” in her own home and was found by gardaí...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 6:09pm Read More

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Carlow arson attack that destroyed 13 cars

Sarah Slater Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of an arson attack in Co Carlow which left 13 cars destroyed. The...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 6:03pm Read More

Man part of ‘mob’ who threatened to kill a woman to have sentenced increased

by Paul Neilan A member of a “mob” who threatened to kill a woman after a “vigilante” gang of men...

Monday, 20/03/23 - 5:57pm Read More