Corrib work by Shell suspended after protestsShell E&P Ireland has suspended further attempts to gain access to lands in north Mayo for its Corrib gas field onshore pipeline…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Ireland to conduct marine studies with NorwayIreland and Norway are to co-operate on marine research programmes ranging from seabed surveying to underwater robotics and fish…Thu Jun 16 2005 - 01:00
Fossett preparing for historic Atlantic flightUS businessman and aviation world-record breaker Steve Fossett is ready to take to the air in his attempt to re-create Alcock…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Scallop fishermen agree to co-operate with mediatorSoutheast scallop fishermen have suspended further protest action, following an agreement to work with the Government's facilitator…Wed Jun 15 2005 - 01:00
Killybegs rebranded as deepwater harbour to attract new businessThe south Donegal fishery harbour of Killybegs has been "re-branded" as one of the island's deepwater ports under a new marketing…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
O Bradaigh presents papers to NUI libraryNotes of talks between republicans and the British government in the 1970s are among documents presented by Republican Sinn Féin…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Fishermen suspend protest action as talks begin todaySouth-east scallop fishermen have suspended further protest action pending a meeting in Co Wexford today with former IDA chief…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Bishops call for more investment in the westWest of Ireland bishops have appealed to the Government for a fair share of infrastructural spend for the Border, midlands and…Mon Jun 13 2005 - 01:00
Scallop fishermen consider fleets review offerScallop fishermen in the southeast were considering their response last night to a Government offer that aims to avert the threat…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Marine report on boy's death urges headgear for jet-ski usersJet-skiers should be required to wear protective helmets and speedboat drivers should carry someone to act as a dedicated lookout…Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Liverpool port takeover 'may have unwelcome spin-off for Dublin'IBEC has expressed concern about the impact on Dublin Port of this week's €1.2 billion takeover of Liverpool port.Sat Jun 11 2005 - 01:00
Galway gardai investigate under-10s football rowGardaí in Galway are investigating the circumstances surrounding a row at an under-10s Gaelic football match in the city earlier…Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
'Talking' turtle in Dublin todayA "talking" turtle finishes an east coast tour in Dublin today as part of events to mark World Ocean Day this week.Thu Jun 09 2005 - 01:00
Fishermen threaten to block more portsScallop fishermen have given the Government until tomorrow to find a solution to their difficulties, under threat of further …Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Search for body of man feared drownedA search will continue today for the body of an English man who is believed to have drowned in a swimming accident off the Connemara…Wed Jun 08 2005 - 01:00
Search resumes for drowned touristAn air and sea search will continue today off the Connemara coast for the body of an Englishman who drowned in a swimming accident…Tue Jun 07 2005 - 01:00
Rowers pull their weight at Cork's first 'Ocean to City' multi-craft raceSmarting shoulders, suffering backs, burning blisters in most unimaginable placesMon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
Search for man's body after woman found drownedA search was due to resume at first light today for an English man who is feared to have drowned off the Connemara coast early…Mon Jun 06 2005 - 01:00
Dublin man climbs EverestDublin outdoor pursuits consultant Humphrey Murphy (41) has become the eighth Irish person on record to climb Mount Everest.Sat Jun 04 2005 - 01:00
Fisheries board in pollution checks at gas siteThe North Western Regional Fisheries Board says it is "monitoring" the situation at the Corrib gas field terminal site, where…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Flynn supporters urged to quit FFMinister for Communications Noel Dempsey has called on supporters of Independent TD Beverley Flynn in Mayo to "do the honourable…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Health head pay not 'bottomless pit'Tánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney has said she "couldn't justify having a bottomless pit" to pay the new head of the…Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
FF to hold talks in Mayo on new branchesFianna Fáil has initiated a series of meetings in Mayo today in the wake of its disbandment of the Micheál Ó Móráin cumann…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
Shell stops peat excavation at Mayo gas siteShell E&P Ireland has halted peat excavation at its Corrib gas terminal site in north Mayo due to pollution of a local river…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
Galway to give freedom of city to Aung San Suu KyiGalway is to award the freedom of the city to Burmese Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu KyiTue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Call to restore hospice servicesThe Irish Hospice Foundation has called for the restoration of the "full range" of hospice and palliative care services in the…Tue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Mayo TDs call for Shell to build offshore terminalTwo Mayo TDs have called on the Government to insist that Shell E&P Ireland build a shallow water offshore terminal for the…Mon May 30 2005 - 01:00
Shell link to 'independent' consultants for gas pipeline"Independent" consultants hired by Minister for the Marine Noel Dempsey to review the safety of the Corrib gas onshore pipeline…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
€45m in State air contracts goes to two airlinesAer Arann and Loganair have secured contracts valued at €45Fri May 27 2005 - 01:00
'Disbanded' FF cumann awaits response from HQFianna Fáil's "disbanded" cumann in Mayo has deferred legal action pending a response to an invitation to party headquarters …Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Ministerial go-ahead expected for Corrib gas field pipelineMinister for the Marine Noel Dempsey is expected to approve commissioning of the controversial Corrib gas field onshore pipeline…Wed May 25 2005 - 01:00
Government BreastCheck promises criticisedFianna Fáil senator Margaret Cox has criticised the Government for a series of "broken promises" over BreastCheck, the national…Mon May 23 2005 - 01:00
EU treaty poll likely 'within next year'Ireland will hold a referendum on the European constitution even if France does not ratify it, Minister of State for European…Sat May 21 2005 - 01:00
Maritime heritage at risk, council warnsPoorly informed planning and "simple neglect" are resulting in an "insidious" loss of Ireland's rich maritime heritage, according…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
McCreevy sees immigration as a strength in an insecure EuropeImmigration has proved to be a source of "great strength" to the Irish economy, EU commissioner for internal market and services…Fri May 20 2005 - 01:00
Cowen calls for parties to play their part in EU constitution voteThe Government will encourage all "pro-EU" political parties to take an active part in its referendum campaign in favour of the…Thu May 19 2005 - 01:00
Rebel cumann seeks answers from AhernFianna Fáil's "disbanded" cumann in Mayo has called on the party president, Bertie Ahern, to explain how the decision was taken…Tue May 17 2005 - 01:00
Flynn loyalists set to defy ruling from FF headquartersThe Mayo Fianna Fáil cumann disbanded by party headquarters meets tonight and has no intention of going awayMon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Galway plays host to EU's leading young scientistsGalway's water quality and the filter-feeding abilities of its shellfish population will be severely scrutinised this week, when…Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
An Irishwoman's DiaryAfter the terrifying avalanche, it was one of the Sherpas who spotted an ankle above the snow.Mon May 16 2005 - 01:00
Underspending in BMW region to be challengedThe Council for the West says public representatives must stop being "fobbed off" by the Government after an estimated €2 billion…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Gardai's new appeal on 1998 Mayo murderGardaí in Mayo say they have had a positive response to their new appeal for information on the death of Eddie Fitzmaurice (83…Thu May 12 2005 - 01:00
Flooding fears for OranmoreGalway County Council has been criticised for relying on hydrology reports furnished by developers in dealing with planning applications…Tue May 10 2005 - 01:00
Galway to host Europe Week and EU Science OlympiadThe Government may still be poring over "draft, proposed" wording, but west of the Shannon the European constitution referendum…Tue May 10 2005 - 01:00
Two senior Garda officers in West retireWarm tributes were paid at the weekend to Garda Chief Supt Tom Monaghan of the Galway division, who is one of two senior officers…Mon May 09 2005 - 01:00
Huston awarded Galway degree in USActress Anjelica Huston, broadcaster Merv Griffin and author Ray Bradbury have become recipients of NUI Galway's first honorary…Sat May 07 2005 - 01:00
Lack of national plan for Irish denouncedThe lack of a national plan for the Irish language has "serious implications" for the Government's commitment to language maintenance…Fri May 06 2005 - 01:00
Faulty boat cited in deaths reportOutboard engine difficulties may have led to the loss of two Derry anglers in an accident off north Donegal last year.Thu May 05 2005 - 01:00
Udaras plan to revitalise Irish outlinedÚdarás na Gaeltachta intends to undertake a "vigorous" range of initiatives to revitalise Irish as the community language of …Wed May 04 2005 - 01:00
Multinational inspections for Irish fishing vesselsIrish fishing skippers who dread Naval Service inspections may soon have more than the men and women in blue to contend with.Tue May 03 2005 - 01:00
