Language body stresses need for Irish in primary teachingForas na Gaeilge, the new North-South body for the Irish language, has ruled out any change to the compulsory Irish requirement…Thu Sept 21 2000 - 01:00
Rise in fuel costs worries fishing industryThe rise in fuel prices, which has sparked off renewed protests in France this week, is a major worry to the Irish fishing fleet…Tue Sept 05 2000 - 01:00
Naval drug surveillance to continueThe Naval Service chief, Commodore John Kavanagh, has denied there are any proposals to stop drug surveillance off the coastTue Sept 05 2000 - 01:00
Licences granted for testing seven wind power sitesWind power is to be tested on seven south Irish Sea sites, following approval of investigation licences by the Minister for the…Mon Sept 04 2000 - 01:00
A better service for women in labourThe Western Health Board has taken one small but significant step towards easing the staffing crisis in the State's public health…Mon Sept 04 2000 - 01:00
Yachts removed to make way for marinaThe row over the proposed £18 million marina in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, has taken a new twist with the "eviction" of yachts…Sat Sept 02 2000 - 01:00
These boots were on the summitSir Chris Bonington has come some distance since he was first enthralled by the Wicklow mountains as a 16-year-oldSat Sept 02 2000 - 01:00
World's largest fishing vessel arrives in DublinThe world's largest fishing vessel, the £50 million Atlantic Dawn, docked in Dublin port yesterday, and the port's tug let loose…Fri Sept 01 2000 - 01:00
Dun Laoghaire Harbour row over moorings is avertedA row between Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company and two yacht clubs over the £18 million marina project appears to have been averted…Thu Aug 31 2000 - 01:00
Irish ports to greet `Atlantic Dawn'Europe's largest fishing vessel, the £50 million Atlantic Dawn, is due to be welcomed in Irish waters today by the Minister for…Thu Aug 31 2000 - 01:00
Dunmore East project to set example for Irish portsCoastwatch Ireland has initiated an environmental initiative for Dunmore East, Co Waterford, which could serve as a model for…Wed Aug 30 2000 - 01:00
Algal blooms discussed at Cork meetingNew techniques to detect toxins which can contaminate seafood and freshwater are due to be discussed at a conference sponsored…Wed Aug 30 2000 - 01:00
Sensitive issues involved in plans to expandLabourers risked typhus, cholera and injury to build Dun Laoghaire harbour with granite from Dalkey quarry in the early 19th …Tue Aug 29 2000 - 01:00
Protection measures are urged for coral reef `treasures' off Irish coastIrish deep-sea "treasure" could be in danger, according to a Galway scientist who has called for a management strategy to protect…Mon Aug 28 2000 - 01:00
Trees company in Coole ParkSeven woods whispering by a lakeshore, with the Burren Hills and Slievecarran to the westSat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
Alcohol a major factor in drowningsAlcohol is a major contributory factor to drowning in Irish waters, and the largest number of casualties occurs in the 20-29 …Sat Aug 26 2000 - 01:00
Discovery of anchor may point to Armada shipwreckDuchas, the Heritage Service, is examining a possible Armada shipwreck site off the north Mayo coastline, following the discovery…Fri Aug 25 2000 - 01:00
Naval escort for Spike to warm home watersThe Naval Service patrol ship LE Aoife is en route to southern waters to return a tiny passenger to home territory.Wed Aug 23 2000 - 01:00
Doubloon or quits for divers at the HookMinted doubloons. That's the quarry for a group of divers who will participate in the third annual National Underwater Treasure…Wed Aug 23 2000 - 01:00
Concern voiced at increase in algal bloomThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has expressed concern about an increase in algal blooms which has caused the temporary…Tue Aug 22 2000 - 01:00
Affordable housing opened in MayoElderly residents and people with disabilities in a Co Mayo town may be eligible to live in a new affordable housing scheme which…Tue Aug 22 2000 - 01:00
Turtle Spike won't be at loggerheads with crew for longThe Naval Service has been given State clearance to return an illegal transatlantic immigrant to home territory this weekMon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
Cottage used in film version of John B. Keane's `Field' goes under the hammerThe Bull McCabe was ready to kill for it and several prospective buyers are already dying to get their hands on itMon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
College is given new lease of life with £20m extensionConstruction work is due to start in a few weeks' time on a £20 million development at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology…Mon Aug 21 2000 - 01:00
Irish diver places plaque on the `Titanic'An Irish diver has succeeded in his attempt to place a memorial plaque on behalf of the Irish people on the wreck of the Titanic…Sat Aug 19 2000 - 01:00
First Irish Internet fish auctionNorthern Ireland's fishing industry has embraced the "Net" before its southern counterparts - and that's not some "new" fishing…Thu Aug 17 2000 - 01:00
West must gain from gas find, says forumGovernment action will be required if the western region is to reap benefits from the gas find off the Mayo coast, a forum of…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
Ireland's oil sites become focus of new wildlife studyIreland's offshore oil exploration fields are the focus of an extensive survey of whales, dolphins and seabirds being undertaken…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
War-game exercises planned off CorkArmed boardings in search of drugs, live firings of surface and anti-aircraft missiles, helicopter medical evacuation, fire-fighting…Mon Aug 14 2000 - 01:00
Poor access to public transport hinders disabled commutersFor some people it has been seven and more weeks of hardship, but for other commuters in Mayo there is a rail dispute "almost…Tue Aug 08 2000 - 01:00
Service helps Mayo women experiencing violenceUp to 25 per cent of Mayo women in relationships may be experiencing domestic violence at any one time, and an average of 170…Mon Aug 07 2000 - 01:00
Professor appointed despite failing Irish testNUI Galway has decided to appoint a leading endocrinologist to the professorship of medicine, in spite of the fact that he failed…Sat Aug 05 2000 - 01:00
Holiday warning on water safety issuedA bank Holiday water safety warning has been issued as statistics reveal a steady rise in accidents on water.Sat Aug 05 2000 - 01:00
£10m earmarked to protect coastlineThe Government is to spend more than £10 million on aircraft and emergency towing vessels to protect the coastline and marine…Fri Aug 04 2000 - 01:00
Olympics to get £2.25m from BoIThe Taoiseach has announced that Ireland's hosting of the Special Olympics in 2003 will get sponsorship of £2Thu Aug 03 2000 - 01:00
Fahey in dispute with fishermen over new policyA major rift has developed between the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Fahey, and the north-west fishing industry…Thu Aug 03 2000 - 01:00
Galway bidding to be European city of cultureGalway intends to bid for European city of culture when Ireland's turn comes around in 2005.Wed Aug 02 2000 - 01:00
Harney denies claims of favouritism on size of storesThe Tanaiste, Ms Harney, has dismissed Opposition claims that favouritism was shown to particular supermarket companies in relation…Tue Aug 01 2000 - 01:00
Social effects of rail action in west spelled outMacnas has been having a jab at it throughout Galway's Arts Festival fortnight, with its hilarious stage production of The Lost…Mon Jul 31 2000 - 01:00
Quaker legacy remembered in LetterfrackLetterfrack may be synonymous in some minds with the controversial industrial school for boys, which is still the subject of …Mon Jul 31 2000 - 01:00
Galway set for £13m spreeGalway has never had difficulty in selling a positive image, but Judge John Garavan's recent remarks about its womenfolk could…Mon Jul 31 2000 - 01:00
Galway dampens thermal waste planConnacht's regional waste strategy has been thrown into confusion by Galway Corporation's decision to reject thermal treatment…Wed Jul 26 2000 - 01:00
Prominent businessman behind refurbishment of Menlo CastleA prominent solicitor and businessman, Mr Noel Smyth, has confirmed that he is the "mystery developer" involved with Galway Corporation…Wed Jul 26 2000 - 01:00
Galway authorities vote on contentious waste planThe future of Connacht's waste management hangs in the balance today as Galway's local authorities vote on the draft consultancy…Mon Jul 24 2000 - 01:00
Fahey request is vetoedThe Minister for Defence, Mr Smith, vetoed a request from his Cabinet colleague, the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources…Mon Jul 24 2000 - 01:00
Naval patrol ship to arrive in CorkThe Naval Service patrol ship, LE Eithne, is due into Cork harbour from the US tomorrow, when a short service will be held for…Sat Jul 22 2000 - 01:00
