![Clockwise from top left, Capt Dara Fitzpatrick, Capt Mark Duffy, winchman Ciarán Smith and winchman Paul Ormsby, the four crew of an Irish Coast Guard helicopter, who died after it struck Blackrock Island. Photograph: Irish Coast Guard/PA Wire Clockwise from top left, Capt Dara Fitzpatrick, Capt Mark Duffy, winchman Ciarán Smith and winchman Paul Ormsby, the four crew of an Irish Coast Guard helicopter, who died after it struck Blackrock Island. Photograph: Irish Coast Guard/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4876647.1652354326!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Books
- May 14, 2022, 06:01
Extracts from Search and Rescue – True Stories of Irish Air-Sea Rescues and the Loss of R116
![Tim Norwood was one of four youth sailors who circumnavigated Ireland by stationary bike using the Zwift app over 11 days in aid of the RNLI lifeboats . The four raised over €8,000 for the lifeboat service. Tim Norwood was one of four youth sailors who circumnavigated Ireland by stationary bike using the Zwift app over 11 days in aid of the RNLI lifeboats . The four raised over €8,000 for the lifeboat service.](/polopoly_fs/1.4259394.1590087605!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Other Sports
- May 21, 2020, 17:05
Teenage dinghy sailors circumnavigate Ireland on stationary bikes for charity
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- Health & Family
- March 18, 2019, 14:01
Aspirin’s benefits now more questionable due to possible risk of internal bleeding
![Eileen Battersby. Photograph: Alan Betson Eileen Battersby. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3780529.1549191957!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- February 4, 2019, 00:01
![Mourners at the funeral of Eileen Battersby in Drogheda at St Peter’s Church, Drogheda, Co Louth. Photograph: Donall Farmer Mourners at the funeral of Eileen Battersby in Drogheda at St Peter’s Church, Drogheda, Co Louth. Photograph: Donall Farmer](/polopoly_fs/1.3745141.1546347159!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 31, 2018, 18:34
Grieving daughter Nadia pays tribute to mother and friend ‘inspired by generosity’
![The Atlantic Ocean. The State’s first marine management strategy aims to mirror land-based planning in prioritising activities including fish farms, fisheries, offshore energy projects and marine tourism. Photograph: Chris Furlong/Getty Images The Atlantic Ocean. The State’s first marine management strategy aims to mirror land-based planning in prioritising activities including fish farms, fisheries, offshore energy projects and marine tourism. Photograph: Chris Furlong/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3743180.1546019230!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- December 29, 2018, 00:13
Over 170 submissions received on draft plan for managing coastal and offshore resource
![The Fastnet lighthouse. This picture was taken during the 2011 Southern Extreme Irish Lighthouse Tour. Photograph: John Eagle The Fastnet lighthouse. This picture was taken during the 2011 Southern Extreme Irish Lighthouse Tour. Photograph: John Eagle](/polopoly_fs/1.3741017.1545585642!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- December 27, 2018, 00:01
An Irishwoman’s Diary on the inside stories and dramatic images of lighthouses
![Aideen McGinley, chairwoman of Galway 2020, said a new chair with different skill sets would be best placed to take the project forward. File photograph: Trevor McBride Aideen McGinley, chairwoman of Galway 2020, said a new chair with different skill sets would be best placed to take the project forward. File photograph: Trevor McBride](/polopoly_fs/1.3739698.1545411602!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 21, 2018, 17:00
Three new appointments to the capital of culture board and new creative director promised in New Year
![There will be a three-year transition period for vessels over 18m long fishing for sprat. File photograph: Chris Furlong/Getty Images There will be a three-year transition period for vessels over 18m long fishing for sprat. File photograph: Chris Furlong/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3739651.1545409193!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- December 21, 2018, 16:16
Creed announces restrictions on vessels more than 18m long due to start in 2020
![Trucks and freight lined up at Rosslare Euro Port on Thursday. Photograph: Alan Betson Trucks and freight lined up at Rosslare Euro Port on Thursday. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3738694.1545334089!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- December 20, 2018, 19:29
Irish Ferry move could severely hit Irish, Spanish and French fish exporters, warns co-op
![Seagulls gather around a boat unloading its catch in Killybegs. Photograph: Brian McDaid Seagulls gather around a boat unloading its catch in Killybegs. Photograph: Brian McDaid](/polopoly_fs/1.3736612.1545213339!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- December 19, 2018, 09:50
Environmental groups say EU ministers have disregarded scientific advice
![Bernard Lucas, husband of Caitríona, who died when her rib capsized during a rescue off Kilkee, Co Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward Bernard Lucas, husband of Caitríona, who died when her rib capsized during a rescue off Kilkee, Co Clare. Photograph: Eamon Ward](/polopoly_fs/1.3736087.1545160450!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 19, 2018, 01:00
Bernard Lucas believes safety flaws were behind his volunteer wife Caitríona’s death at sea
![Leo Hallissey and Clare O’Toole: “We have created a place associated with kindness and creative, and beauty and welcome.” Photograph: Aoife Herriott Leo Hallissey and Clare O’Toole: “We have created a place associated with kindness and creative, and beauty and welcome.” Photograph: Aoife Herriott](/polopoly_fs/1.3719844.1543935592!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- TV, Radio, Web
- December 8, 2018, 06:00
Former principal retires after hosting 100 festivals in adoptive north Connemara village
![Caitríona Lucas, the Coast Guard volunteer who died during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare. Caitríona Lucas, the Coast Guard volunteer who died during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare.](/polopoly_fs/1.3724150.1544228374!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 8, 2018, 02:00
Irish Coast Guard vessel was taking in water and had no working radar, report finds
![Caitríona Lucas was described as “talented, hardworking” and a “deeply committed” member of the Doolin unit. Caitríona Lucas was described as “talented, hardworking” and a “deeply committed” member of the Doolin unit.](/polopoly_fs/1.3723700.1544218261!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 7, 2018, 21:30
Shane Ross pledges to implement all marine report recommendations after inquiry into death
![Caitriona Lucas, the Coast Guard volunteer who died when a rigid inflatable boat flipped during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare Caitriona Lucas, the Coast Guard volunteer who died when a rigid inflatable boat flipped during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare](/polopoly_fs/1.3723103.1544130698!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 7, 2018, 03:00
Final report into Caitriona Lucas’s death finds deficiencies in safety management
![Caitríona Lucas, who died during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare in 2016 Caitríona Lucas, who died during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare in 2016](/polopoly_fs/1.3723105.1544131471!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 7, 2018, 03:00
Safety management system cited as factor in 2016 death of volunteer off Clare coast
![The remains of Pascal Whelan are brought across the sands at low tide to Omey Island. He was the last permanent resident of Omey. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times The remains of Pascal Whelan are brought across the sands at low tide to Omey Island. He was the last permanent resident of Omey. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3716121.1543601540!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- December 1, 2018, 09:02
It was still known as the ‘last outpost of paganism’ in the west when St Féchin of relocated there from Co Sligo in the seventh ce(...)
![Capt Sinéad Reen, of the National Maritime College of Ireland, was the first Irish woman to qualify as a master mariner. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/ Provision Capt Sinéad Reen, of the National Maritime College of Ireland, was the first Irish woman to qualify as a master mariner. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/ Provision](/polopoly_fs/1.3704603.1542733097!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- November 23, 2018, 06:00
‘If we didn’t love it, we wouldn’t get up and run’
![Frank McAnena: “Providing the right sort of support for complex medications could make such a difference to people’s quality of life.” Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy Frank McAnena: “Providing the right sort of support for complex medications could make such a difference to people’s quality of life.” Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3696214.1542107150!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Family
- November 21, 2018, 17:01
Galway pharmacist Frank McAnena’s doorstep calls to patients saves lives and money. So why won’t health officials listen to him?
![Clifden, Co Galway. Clifden, Co Galway.](/polopoly_fs/1.3702100.1542568729!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- November 19, 2018, 05:00
Finnish Helsinki region and Scottish highlands already providing models
![Alan and Eileen Mullarkey, who have been affected by construction on the wind farm project in north Mayo. Photograph: Conor McKeown Alan and Eileen Mullarkey, who have been affected by construction on the wind farm project in north Mayo. Photograph: Conor McKeown](/polopoly_fs/1.3702142.1542567826!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 19, 2018, 01:00
Protests near the site at Bellacorick highlight concerns about the developers’ approach
![Ciarán Oliver and Ross Forde with the ‘Lovely Anne’, part of the Galway Hooker Restoration project. Photograph: Andrew Downes Ciarán Oliver and Ross Forde with the ‘Lovely Anne’, part of the Galway Hooker Restoration project. Photograph: Andrew Downes](/polopoly_fs/1.3702194.1542566443!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Offbeat
- November 19, 2018, 01:00
Community boatbuilding project working on the ‘Lovely Anne’ gleoiteog
![Libby Greenhalgh: a veteran of Olympic sailing teams, she is also familiar with Irish waters Libby Greenhalgh: a veteran of Olympic sailing teams, she is also familiar with Irish waters](/polopoly_fs/1.3696758.1542392523!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- November 19, 2018, 00:01
![Photographer Julia Monard pictured with the new Galway 2020 logo at the ‘Get Involved’ event in the Printworks, Market Street, Galway. Photograph: Andrew Downes Photographer Julia Monard pictured with the new Galway 2020 logo at the ‘Get Involved’ event in the Printworks, Market Street, Galway. Photograph: Andrew Downes](/polopoly_fs/1.3699377.1542325640!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- November 15, 2018, 21:10
Artists given briefing document with suggested answers to questions from public
![River kayaking in Dublin: Brita Waters’s death brings to seven the number of kayaking fatalities in Ireland in the past five years, according to Irish Water Safety. File photograph: Getty River kayaking in Dublin: Brita Waters’s death brings to seven the number of kayaking fatalities in Ireland in the past five years, according to Irish Water Safety. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3691129.1541761569!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Fitness
- November 10, 2018, 06:15
Irish Water Safety concerned about number of recent kayaking tragedies in Ireland
![At St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, silence will be observed at 11am on Sunday to mark the end of the first World War. Choral Evensong at 3.15pm will include official wreath-laying. At St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, silence will be observed at 11am on Sunday to mark the end of the first World War. Choral Evensong at 3.15pm will include official wreath-laying.](/polopoly_fs/1.3692677.1541796551!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 10, 2018, 01:00
Galway events will commemorate 1,400 men from county who died in WWI
![A general view of the Kerry coastline. Ireland’s marine area is ten times its land mass. Photograph: David Sleator/THE IRISH TIMES A general view of the Kerry coastline. Ireland’s marine area is ten times its land mass. Photograph: David Sleator/THE IRISH TIMES](/polopoly_fs/1.3692026.1541760796!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 9, 2018, 10:53
Former EPA director calls for networked strategy, criticises ‘dysfunctional incrementalism’
![An image from a rare shark nursery filmed 200 nautical miles west of Ireland by Irish and British scientists in one of six offshore special areas of conservation. An image from a rare shark nursery filmed 200 nautical miles west of Ireland by Irish and British scientists in one of six offshore special areas of conservation.](/polopoly_fs/1.3690734.1541677155!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 8, 2018, 11:00
Scientists believe they have identified area where female sharks lay eggs
![Galway Traveller Movement members Anne Ward and Annie McDonagh. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy. Galway Traveller Movement members Anne Ward and Annie McDonagh. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy.](/polopoly_fs/1.3687202.1541442491!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 6, 2018, 06:00
Government measures needed to underpin ethnic status, Traveller group says
![Part of the former Magdalene Laundry in Galway, which is to be renovated by the homeless agency Cope Galway. Photograph: Andrew Downes Part of the former Magdalene Laundry in Galway, which is to be renovated by the homeless agency Cope Galway. Photograph: Andrew Downes](/polopoly_fs/1.3687357.1541451886!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- November 5, 2018, 21:05
Homeless agency compiles new history of Mercy Order building ahead of its conversion
![The audit was conducted last March in Killybegs, Co Donegal, where the largest volume of fish is landed The audit was conducted last March in Killybegs, Co Donegal, where the largest volume of fish is landed](/polopoly_fs/1.3686227.1541363281!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 5, 2018, 00:22
Draft audit highlights flaws in controlling factories and mackerel and herring fleet
![Myles Kelly (2), Maxim Kelly (38) and President Michael D Higgins at the homecoming in Galway on Sunday night. Myles Kelly (2), Maxim Kelly (38) and President Michael D Higgins at the homecoming in Galway on Sunday night.](/polopoly_fs/1.3686281.1541373015!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- November 4, 2018, 22:48
President calls for a ‘value-based politics’ during event following his re-election
![Dublin Port: Marine Casualty Investigation Board noted a coroner’s report stating there was a significant level of ethanol or alcohol in the dead man’s blood. Photograph: Alan Betson Dublin Port: Marine Casualty Investigation Board noted a coroner’s report stating there was a significant level of ethanol or alcohol in the dead man’s blood. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3683442.1541109170!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 1, 2018, 21:52
Man was crushed during loading of trailers on vessel at Dublin Port in June 2017
![Tributes have been paid to five Galway teenagers who rescued a man from the river Corrib during the Macnas parade on Sunday night. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times. Tributes have been paid to five Galway teenagers who rescued a man from the river Corrib during the Macnas parade on Sunday night. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3680900.1540929484!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 30, 2018, 19:58
Boat and lifesaving training come in handy as boys pilot a Rib in darkness to effect rescue
![‘Out of the Wild Sky’ passes by Galway Cathedral on Sunday evening. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy ‘Out of the Wild Sky’ passes by Galway Cathedral on Sunday evening. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3679055.1540761265!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- October 28, 2018, 20:30
There were otherworldly vibes in the city centre for the fifth Macnas Halloween parade
![One Meath East voter showed a preference for Dustin the Turkey when voting in the presidential election. File photograph: Alan Betson One Meath East voter showed a preference for Dustin the Turkey when voting in the presidential election. File photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3678376.1540737915!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 27, 2018, 18:57
‘All useless’ and ‘no to abortion’ among comments on spoiled ballot papers
![Ireland has one of the richest marine eco-systems and some of the world’s roughest seas. Photograph: Getty Images Ireland has one of the richest marine eco-systems and some of the world’s roughest seas. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3674204.1540390652!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- October 27, 2018, 06:00
Public consultation is under way on a marine plan for Ireland, and everyone agrees on one principle
![Annie and Tommy McDonagh, members of the Travelling community from Galway’s east side, cast their votes. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy Annie and Tommy McDonagh, members of the Travelling community from Galway’s east side, cast their votes. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3677124.1540584003!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 27, 2018, 00:57
‘Until Peter Casey did his Donald Trump, I wasn’t so interested, but I couldn’t rest after that’ – Annie McDonagh
![The route of the proposed €600 million Galway city ring road. The route of the proposed €600 million Galway city ring road.](/polopoly_fs/1.3676141.1540499048!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- October 25, 2018, 21:24
First stages in planning application for ring road made to An Bord Pleanála
![From left, presiding officer Carmel McBride, Garda Sgt John Gallagher and Irish Air Corp helicopter crewman Craig Cullen deliver a ballot box to Inishbofin Island. Photograph: Niall Carson/ PA Wire From left, presiding officer Carmel McBride, Garda Sgt John Gallagher and Irish Air Corp helicopter crewman Craig Cullen deliver a ballot box to Inishbofin Island. Photograph: Niall Carson/ PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3676136.1540498679!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 25, 2018, 21:13
Four Galway islands average 30% turnout
![Marian Roarty, presiding officer, and Garda Eamonn McGinley after arriving by helicopter on Tory Island, off Donegal, with a ballot box. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Marian Roarty, presiding officer, and Garda Eamonn McGinley after arriving by helicopter on Tory Island, off Donegal, with a ballot box. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3676027.1540490932!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 25, 2018, 19:09
Three of 63 registered voters in Inishboffin off Donegal had voted by time polling station closed
![Éamon Ó Cuív has moved legislation, which is at committee stage, to allow islands to vote on the same day as the mainland. Photograph: Getty Images Éamon Ó Cuív has moved legislation, which is at committee stage, to allow islands to vote on the same day as the mainland. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3674542.1540404319!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 24, 2018, 19:05
Fianna Fáil’s Éamon Ó Cuív hopes this week’s vote is the last time that islanders vote on a different day to the rest of the State
![The site of CIÉ’s proposed Ceannt Quarter in Galway city centre. The site of CIÉ’s proposed Ceannt Quarter in Galway city centre.](/polopoly_fs/1.3673257.1540312848!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Commercial Property
- October 24, 2018, 01:45
‘Ceannt Quarter’ development to include hotel, residential, community and retail
![Catherine Corles at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home burial ground on Tuesday. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy. Catherine Corles at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home burial ground on Tuesday. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy.](/polopoly_fs/1.3673435.1540323435!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- October 23, 2018, 20:30
Galway historian had been given no inkling of the decision when she met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Monday night
![Historian Catherine Corless. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters Historian Catherine Corless. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.3673422.1540323605!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- October 23, 2018, 20:21
Decision to excavate and exhume site of Tuam mother and baby home welcomed
![Arved Fuchs: 65-year-old German marine engineer has seen climate change first hand. Photograph: Uwe Rattay Arved Fuchs: 65-year-old German marine engineer has seen climate change first hand. Photograph: Uwe Rattay](/polopoly_fs/1.3669314.1539963111!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- October 20, 2018, 06:00
Explorer Arved Fuchs tries to engage people emotionally with what he has seen
![Poet Mary O’Malley who, with colleague Rita Ann Higgins, is calling for artists to take charge of the programming. “I have had the sense for some time that even to question the arts bureaucracy is regarded as a failure of loyalty, and a lot of artists feel very isolated,” she says. Poet Mary O’Malley who, with colleague Rita Ann Higgins, is calling for artists to take charge of the programming. “I have had the sense for some time that even to question the arts bureaucracy is regarded as a failure of loyalty, and a lot of artists feel very isolated,” she says.](/polopoly_fs/1.3669592.1539982840!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- October 19, 2018, 21:15
Two Aosdána poets calling for artists to take over cultural capital project’s creative leadership
![Presidential candidate Peter Casey visits Cabra Bridge in Co Tipperary on Thursday. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times Presidential candidate Peter Casey visits Cabra Bridge in Co Tipperary on Thursday. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3668460.1539895179!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 18, 2018, 20:43
Presidential candidate claimed President had objected to Traveller halting site in 1968
![Poet Rita Ann Higgins said the west coast was ‘coming down with artistic expertise’ and a team of artists could provide a creative lead which the project urgently needed. Poet Rita Ann Higgins said the west coast was ‘coming down with artistic expertise’ and a team of artists could provide a creative lead which the project urgently needed.](/polopoly_fs/1.3667024.1539805055!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 17, 2018, 20:37
Higgins calls for team of local artists to be appointed to provide creative lead
![Galway Simon and Cope Galway have highlighted the growing problem of homelessness across the west. Photograph: iStock Galway Simon and Cope Galway have highlighted the growing problem of homelessness across the west. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.3665828.1539718230!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- October 16, 2018, 19:39
Preliminary postmortem results rule out any suspicious circumstances in death of Martin Carroll (29)
![Uncertainty over the island service dates back more than three years. Uncertainty over the island service dates back more than three years.](/polopoly_fs/1.3663373.1539539968!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 15, 2018, 01:00
Proposal emerges to maintain vital link if no deal in talks with existing service provider
![The long-promised insurance scheme could open up greater access to uplands for walkers. Photograph: Eric Luke / The Irish Times The long-promised insurance scheme could open up greater access to uplands for walkers. Photograph: Eric Luke / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3663416.1539543647!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 15, 2018, 01:00
Scheme to protect farmers from claims by walkers with Attorney General
![There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and the aim of the pilot project is to allow communities themselves to come up with ideas, Mr Ring said . Photograph: Eric Luke There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and the aim of the pilot project is to allow communities themselves to come up with ideas, Mr Ring said . Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3660410.1539276197!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 11, 2018, 17:43
Ballinrobe, Banagher, Boyle, Callan, Cappoquin, Castleblayney selected for pilot project
![Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, said we are now the fourth or fifth richest country in Europe, “and we can’t provide for families”. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/ The Irish Times Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, said we are now the fourth or fifth richest country in Europe, “and we can’t provide for families”. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/ The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3659079.1539197158!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 10, 2018, 19:46
Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon criticises State reliance on private rental sector
![The Celtic Explorer: has steamed over 380,000 nautical miles and conducted 595 science surveys during its 21 years of service. The Celtic Explorer: has steamed over 380,000 nautical miles and conducted 595 science surveys during its 21 years of service.](/polopoly_fs/1.3657828.1539116020!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 9, 2018, 21:21
Ship expected to be commissioned next year
![Michael Mackey in Galway: ‘There may be more money for emergency accommodation, but it is homes that need to be built.’ Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy Michael Mackey in Galway: ‘There may be more money for emergency accommodation, but it is homes that need to be built.’ Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3657660.1539107376!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 9, 2018, 18:49
Cope Galway’s figures shows homelessness increasing in western capital
![Celebrations in July 2016 when it was announced Galway was to be the 2020 European Capital of Culture. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy Celebrations in July 2016 when it was announced Galway was to be the 2020 European Capital of Culture. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3653436.1538775168!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- October 5, 2018, 22:33
‘We didn’t come out dancing, but we didn’t come out crying,’ says spokeswoman
![The Garda during a search of Skerries harbour after Jamie McAllister’s fishing boat sank in May 2017. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times The Garda during a search of Skerries harbour after Jamie McAllister’s fishing boat sank in May 2017. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3653131.1538757833!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 5, 2018, 17:44
Investigatory body urges campaign about dangers of intoxication while at sea
![Kerry farmers meet Galway counterparts to work on trail repair and erosion management issues as part of the new national uplands initiative supported by the Heritage Council Photograph: Siobhan Bennett Kerry farmers meet Galway counterparts to work on trail repair and erosion management issues as part of the new national uplands initiative supported by the Heritage Council Photograph: Siobhan Bennett](/polopoly_fs/1.3652148.1538684729!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- October 4, 2018, 21:26
‘Need for voice of the uplands to be heard’ says national co-ordinator Mary Mulvey
![Máire Geoghegan Quinn resigned from Galway 2020 three weeks ago. File photograph Nick Bradshaw Máire Geoghegan Quinn resigned from Galway 2020 three weeks ago. File photograph Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.3651827.1538684995!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- October 4, 2018, 16:42
Organisation said former EU Commissioner left due to unavailablity for board meetings
![Richard on the final leg of his round-Ireland journey. Richard on the final leg of his round-Ireland journey.](/polopoly_fs/1.3640824.1537877243!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Family
- October 4, 2018, 07:01
Richard Hayes circumnavigated Ireland solo in a tiny dinghy to raise funds for cardiology equipment in memory of his mother
![The National Association of General Practitioners has described as “profoundly shocking” reports that children were abusing valium in the city. Photograph: Istock The National Association of General Practitioners has described as “profoundly shocking” reports that children were abusing valium in the city. Photograph: Istock](/polopoly_fs/1.3650680.1538594590!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 3, 2018, 20:24
Children as young as 13 buying drugs illegally online, says Niall McNelis
![Celebrations in July 2016 when it was announced Galway was to be the 2020 European Capital of Culture. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy Celebrations in July 2016 when it was announced Galway was to be the 2020 European Capital of Culture. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3650655.1538593775!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- October 3, 2018, 18:53
Confirmation of resignation of John Crumlish follows Druid’s withdrawal of flagship production
![Garry Hynes, the Druid Theatre’s artistic director, says the theatre company had been forced to pull out due to the Galway 2020 project’s “loss of time, significant budget cuts and communication issues”. File photograph: Cyril Byrne Garry Hynes, the Druid Theatre’s artistic director, says the theatre company had been forced to pull out due to the Galway 2020 project’s “loss of time, significant budget cuts and communication issues”. File photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3649504.1538553378!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Stage
- October 3, 2018, 00:46
Loss of planned project with writer Colm Tóibín for Inis Meáin a significant blow
![A file photograph from July 2016 shows the then minister for arts Heather Humphreys with members of the Galway team who won the European Capital of Culture for 2020. Photograph: Cyril Byrne A file photograph from July 2016 shows the then minister for arts Heather Humphreys with members of the Galway team who won the European Capital of Culture for 2020. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3649145.1538661376!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- October 2, 2018, 16:07
Concern about capital of culture project mounts among artists
![The proposed route involves a new bridge and viaduct over the river Corrib The proposed route involves a new bridge and viaduct over the river Corrib](/polopoly_fs/1.3648097.1581113541!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 2, 2018, 00:17
Proposed route advanced by planners includes 18km link between east and west of city
![](/polopoly_fs/1.3646926.1538339111!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 30, 2018, 21:25
Men with stout sticks, women and children were spellbound as he spoke from the ‘gig rig’
![Sean Gallagher said the presidency should be as ‘transparent as possible because after all, it is taxpayer’s money’. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill/The Irish Times Sean Gallagher said the presidency should be as ‘transparent as possible because after all, it is taxpayer’s money’. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3646895.1538341407!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 30, 2018, 20:40
Businessman says presidency should be as ‘transparent as possible because it is taxpayer’s money’
![July 2016: then minister for arts Heather Humphreys with members of the Galway team who won the European Capital of Culture for 2020. Photograph: Cyril Byrne July 2016: then minister for arts Heather Humphreys with members of the Galway team who won the European Capital of Culture for 2020. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3642268.1537973733!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- September 29, 2018, 06:00
Key people have left, only half its budget is in place, and its vision is unclear. What went wrong?
![Prof Orla Hardiman, Prof Peter Bede, Sally Lydon and Dr Rangariroyashe Chipika at the launch of the late Connemara-based computer programmer Andrew Lydon’s scholarship. Prof Orla Hardiman, Prof Peter Bede, Sally Lydon and Dr Rangariroyashe Chipika at the launch of the late Connemara-based computer programmer Andrew Lydon’s scholarship.](/polopoly_fs/1.3638770.1537719085!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 23, 2018, 17:11
Funds come from unspent money raised for care of Andrew Lydon who died of condition
![A report into civil search and rescue flights has found a ‘disconnect’ between agencies with regards to whois responsible for safety and legal oversight. Photograph: The Irish Times A report into civil search and rescue flights has found a ‘disconnect’ between agencies with regards to whois responsible for safety and legal oversight. Photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3637014.1537533382!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 21, 2018, 13:36
Minister for Transport Shane Ross says he ‘accepts in full’ all 12 recommendations
![Gerry Barrett is seeking the public’s view on a proposed new urban quarter at Ceannt station off Eyre Square (pictured) in Galway, at an estimated cost of about €450 million. Gerry Barrett is seeking the public’s view on a proposed new urban quarter at Ceannt station off Eyre Square (pictured) in Galway, at an estimated cost of about €450 million.](/polopoly_fs/1.3636348.1537476080!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 21, 2018, 01:00
Project Ceannt on CIÉ lands will be one of State’s biggest-ever urban regeneration schemes
![Elvira Ferraii had come to Ireland last month to study English. Elvira Ferraii had come to Ireland last month to study English.](/polopoly_fs/1.3636309.1537473233!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 20, 2018, 20:53
Elvira Ferraii was in a caravan when it was overturned and swept into the sea near Clifden
![A man looks at debris at the scene in Claddaghduff, near Clifden in Co Galway where a woman died after her caravan was blown off a cliff in Storm Ali which has brought gusts of 91mph. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA A man looks at debris at the scene in Claddaghduff, near Clifden in Co Galway where a woman died after her caravan was blown off a cliff in Storm Ali which has brought gusts of 91mph. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3634877.1537383557!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 19, 2018, 19:59
President Higgins expresses condolences over woman’s death in Claddaghduff
![Gardaí from Clifden Garda station survey the wreckage from the caravan that was washed into the sea at Claddaghduff. Photograph: Conor Mc Keown Gardaí from Clifden Garda station survey the wreckage from the caravan that was washed into the sea at Claddaghduff. Photograph: Conor Mc Keown](/polopoly_fs/1.3634397.1537361110!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- September 19, 2018, 10:37
Storm force 11 winds batter Ireland amid orange alert
![UHG’s centre of excellence treats cancer patients right along the Atlantic seaboard from Donegal to north Clare. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy UHG’s centre of excellence treats cancer patients right along the Atlantic seaboard from Donegal to north Clare. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3633490.1537288009!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- September 19, 2018, 01:00
HSE funding shortfall could delay project
![Minister for Health Simon Harris: has been asked to close the €109 million funding gap in the health service’s capital budget to ensure an “essential” Galway cancer treatment unit is built. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Minister for Health Simon Harris: has been asked to close the €109 million funding gap in the health service’s capital budget to ensure an “essential” Galway cancer treatment unit is built. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.3632386.1537205081!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- September 17, 2018, 18:25
Lack of medical facilities in west highlighted amid fears funding shortage will hit projects
![One of the boldest deep-ocean research projects ever undertaken in Europe was launched in Cobh, Co Cork today. Scientists (from left) Mick Smyth, Raffaele Bonadio, Janneke De Laat, lead researcher Dr Sergei Lebedev, DIAS, Clara Gomez Garcia and Laura Berdi. Photograph: Cathal Noonan One of the boldest deep-ocean research projects ever undertaken in Europe was launched in Cobh, Co Cork today. Scientists (from left) Mick Smyth, Raffaele Bonadio, Janneke De Laat, lead researcher Dr Sergei Lebedev, DIAS, Clara Gomez Garcia and Laura Berdi. Photograph: Cathal Noonan](/polopoly_fs/1.3632341.1537257005!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Science
- September 17, 2018, 18:08
Listening devices will monitor links between ocean wave activity, landslides and tsunamis
![Deepwater Horizon’s devasting spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 is still fresh in the memory of some 60 environmental groups who are also united in opposition. Deepwater Horizon’s devasting spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 is still fresh in the memory of some 60 environmental groups who are also united in opposition.](/polopoly_fs/1.3632013.1537196375!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Science
- September 17, 2018, 15:33
Offshore oil and gas extraction poses a huge threat to the health of marine ecosystems
![Páraic Breathnach’s remit includes hosting the annual Cúirt international literary festival, which is not in the 2020 bid book. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Páraic Breathnach’s remit includes hosting the annual Cúirt international literary festival, which is not in the 2020 bid book. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons](/polopoly_fs/1.3629721.1536957477!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- September 14, 2018, 20:18
Arts groups seeking meeting with city and county managers over debacle
![An Irish Water meter being installed. “A sense of trying to achieve too much too soon is suggested by by the approach to the overall water sector reform programme,” said Mr O’Leary. An Irish Water meter being installed. “A sense of trying to achieve too much too soon is suggested by by the approach to the overall water sector reform programme,” said Mr O’Leary.](/polopoly_fs/1.3627345.1536784234!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Business
- September 13, 2018, 07:00
‘How (not) to do public policy’ analysis to be debated at NUI Galway conference
![The number of Traveller families requiring accommodation has more than doubled since legislation was introduced in 1998 mandating local authorities to provide same. File Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Wire The number of Traveller families requiring accommodation has more than doubled since legislation was introduced in 1998 mandating local authorities to provide same. File Photograph: Chris Radburn/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3627256.1536778968!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 12, 2018, 20:02
Irish Traveller Movement calls for dedicated housing agency to bypass local authorities
![The chief executive of Galway’s European Capital of Culture 2020 Hannah Kiely has announced she is stepping down. The chief executive of Galway’s European Capital of Culture 2020 Hannah Kiely has announced she is stepping down.](/polopoly_fs/1.3624409.1536609757!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- September 10, 2018, 16:51
Departure of Hannah Kiely comes just months after project lost creative director
![The mayor was not badly injured in the incident and while he ended up with a sore jaw, he did not require medical attention. Photograph: Cllr Niall McNelis webpage The mayor was not badly injured in the incident and while he ended up with a sore jaw, he did not require medical attention. Photograph: Cllr Niall McNelis webpage](/polopoly_fs/1.3623988.1536578713!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 10, 2018, 09:22
Cllr Niall McNelis says ‘ego is totally bruised’ after being punched in face by man
![Passenger use on the controversial Limerick-Galway rail route has increased by 57 per cent over the past seven years. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times. Passenger use on the controversial Limerick-Galway rail route has increased by 57 per cent over the past seven years. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3624499.1536598788!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- September 10, 2018, 01:00
Review of controversial route may result in extension of line beyond Athenry
![In a letter to councillors in Galway, Deputy Eamon O Cuív said he would not do anything that would force him to leave Fianna Fáil. File photograph: Cyril Byrne In a letter to councillors in Galway, Deputy Eamon O Cuív said he would not do anything that would force him to leave Fianna Fáil. File photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3622101.1536346591!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 7, 2018, 19:56
Fianna Fáil TD says he would ‘not do anything’ that would force him to leave the party
![LÉ James Joyce conducting a rescue last year. File photograph: Defence Forces LÉ James Joyce conducting a rescue last year. File photograph: Defence Forces](/polopoly_fs/1.3622046.1536343314!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 7, 2018, 19:02
Spanish defence ministry tweets Nato hashtag during exercise between its frigate and LÉ James Joyce
![Presidential candidate Gemma O’Doherty: said she had “a constitutional right to my good name”. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons Presidential candidate Gemma O’Doherty: said she had “a constitutional right to my good name”. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons](/polopoly_fs/1.3622191.1536354724!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 7, 2018, 18:06
Presidential hopeful asked about her claims of collusion in murder of Veronica Guerin
![Sean Gallagher at Galway City Hall where he was seeking a nomination to run as a candidate for the presidency. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy Sean Gallagher at Galway City Hall where he was seeking a nomination to run as a candidate for the presidency. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy](/polopoly_fs/1.3621123.1536303682!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 6, 2018, 21:44
Sean Gallagher says he is not seeking to ‘replace’ President Higgins but to ‘carry on with the great work he had undertaken’
![An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with pupils of Coláiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands, during a visit to mark the schools establishment as a single entity school. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with pupils of Coláiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands, during a visit to mark the schools establishment as a single entity school. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3619736.1536179025!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 5, 2018, 21:25
However, Fine Gael doesn’t get too many votes on islands now, several residents recalled
![An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with pupils of Coláiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands, during a visit to mark the schools establishment as a single entity school. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with pupils of Coláiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meáin, Aran Islands, during a visit to mark the schools establishment as a single entity school. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3619616.1536185969!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 5, 2018, 19:09
Speaking on Aran Islands, Leo Varadkar says he intends to ‘keep asking’ for talks with FF
![Mizen Head. Spanish-registered fishing vessel “Virxen da Blanca” was boarded by an inspection team from the LÉ “William Butler Yeats” 150 nautical miles south of Mizen Head. Mizen Head. Spanish-registered fishing vessel “Virxen da Blanca” was boarded by an inspection team from the LÉ “William Butler Yeats” 150 nautical miles south of Mizen Head.](/polopoly_fs/1.3617291.1536005873!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- September 4, 2018, 00:01
Owners of Spanish vessel held off southwest says Irish authorities misinterpreted EU rules
![The purple octocoral Clavularia overgrown and the reef forming stony coral Solenosmilia. In the foreground is a delicate bamboo coral with pale pink polyps. The bristly arms belong to an orange brisingid star fish. Photograph: NUIG The purple octocoral Clavularia overgrown and the reef forming stony coral Solenosmilia. In the foreground is a delicate bamboo coral with pale pink polyps. The bristly arms belong to an orange brisingid star fish. Photograph: NUIG](/polopoly_fs/1.3616625.1535964572!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 3, 2018, 09:49
Most valuable compounds can be synthesised in laboratories
![Bed sheets with the names of hundreds of dead children draped on the gates of a mass burial site at Tuam, Co Galway. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Bed sheets with the names of hundreds of dead children draped on the gates of a mass burial site at Tuam, Co Galway. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3610684.1535482461!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 28, 2018, 19:59
Coroner is the responsible office-holder; Bon Secours order holds obligations – network
![Pope Francis shakes hands with Minister for Children Katherine Zappone at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Wire. Pope Francis shakes hands with Minister for Children Katherine Zappone at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.](/polopoly_fs/1.3608969.1535390477!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 27, 2018, 10:53
Minister asked Pope Francis to ‘demonstrate remorse’ for treatment of woman, children with swift action
![Audrey Elliott with the Mayo football jersey signed by Pope Francis at Ireland West Airport, Knock, Co Mayo, which she hopes will lift the Mayo ‘curse’ so the team can win an All-Ireland title. Photograph: Cate McCurry/PA Audrey Elliott with the Mayo football jersey signed by Pope Francis at Ireland West Airport, Knock, Co Mayo, which she hopes will lift the Mayo ‘curse’ so the team can win an All-Ireland title. Photograph: Cate McCurry/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3608224.1535298460!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 26, 2018, 16:37
Delight among crowd of over 40,000 as pope tours Knock shrine and acknowledged ‘open wound’ of abuse
![Minister Ross: regretted “that a sensitive and confidential report” which he had “commissioned on foot of an interim recommendation from the AAIU had been leaked”. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins Minister Ross: regretted “that a sensitive and confidential report” which he had “commissioned on foot of an interim recommendation from the AAIU had been leaked”. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3606850.1535141977!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 25, 2018, 05:00
Independent report identifies ‘confusion’ in relation to oversight of air-sea search and rescue
![Caitríona Lucas, the coastguard volunteer who died during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare. Caitríona Lucas, the coastguard volunteer who died during a search operation at Kilkee, Co Clare.](/polopoly_fs/1.3606875.1535142473!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 25, 2018, 03:00
‘Critical deficiencies’ with communication on coast guard boat
![Caitríona Lucas, a 41-year-old librarian and mother-of-two, was a highly experienced volunteer with the Irish Coast Guard’s Doolin unit. Caitríona Lucas, a 41-year-old librarian and mother-of-two, was a highly experienced volunteer with the Irish Coast Guard’s Doolin unit.](/polopoly_fs/1.3606830.1535148460!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 25, 2018, 03:00
Irish Coast Guard volunteer was a victim of a failure to learn lessons from the past
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