![Paula and Michael Loughlin with a portrait of their son, Jimmy, in their Co Sligo kitchen. Photograph: Brian Farrell Paula and Michael Loughlin with a portrait of their son, Jimmy, in their Co Sligo kitchen. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4877745.1652456000!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- May 14, 2022, 03:20
Inquest into the death of Jimmy Loughlin reveals how many ‘red flags’ regarding the violent and threatening behaviour of his kille(...)
![Jimmy Loughlin (20) was killed in his home on February 24th, 2018. Jimmy Loughlin (20) was killed in his home on February 24th, 2018.](/polopoly_fs/1.4874997.1652211745!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Coroner's Court
- May 10, 2022, 20:34
Two-day inquest concludes in Sligo courthouse
![Jimmy Loughlin (20): Ballintogher, Co Sligo, native was killed in his rented home at Connolly Street on February 24th, 2018. Jimmy Loughlin (20): Ballintogher, Co Sligo, native was killed in his rented home at Connolly Street on February 24th, 2018.](/polopoly_fs/1.4874063.1652130069!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Coroner's Court
- May 9, 2022, 22:01
Richard McLoughlin sent texts to mother threatening to ‘slit her throat’ and ‘burn her out’
![A Galway-based nurse told delegates that staff have no disposable income for emergencies or unexpected expenses. Photograph: Reuters A Galway-based nurse told delegates that staff have no disposable income for emergencies or unexpected expenses. Photograph: Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4871521.1651857927!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 6, 2022, 18:23
Some health care workers are ‘struggling to live, never mind work,’ delegates told
![Student nurse Ciarán Freeman: ‘There is a lot of talk about an increase in the number of undergraduate nursing and midwifery places and I am sure Australia is delighted because we are training more nurses for them’ Student nurse Ciarán Freeman: ‘There is a lot of talk about an increase in the number of undergraduate nursing and midwifery places and I am sure Australia is delighted because we are training more nurses for them’](/polopoly_fs/1.4871135.1651832159!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- May 6, 2022, 10:48
Allowance system for trainee nurses is ‘archaic’, INMO student chairman says
![Tom Clonan’s son Eoghan with his assistance dog Leahy. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Tom Clonan’s son Eoghan with his assistance dog Leahy. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4870606.1651773270!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- May 6, 2022, 02:30
‘We spend so much time fighting for our kids. Parents are made out to be the villains’
![Rachel and Alan Martin, with their children, from left, Sophie (10), Noah (8) and Ivy (4). Rachel Martin is a founder of Families Unite for Services and Support. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Rachel and Alan Martin, with their children, from left, Sophie (10), Noah (8) and Ivy (4). Rachel Martin is a founder of Families Unite for Services and Support. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4870677.1651777750!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- May 6, 2022, 02:09
Protests to highlight the ‘shambles’ of the reconfigured children’s disability services
![A nurse attached to University Hospital Limerick told the conference that management at ‘the most overcrowded hospital in this country’ must be investigated. Photograph: Alan Betson A nurse attached to University Hospital Limerick told the conference that management at ‘the most overcrowded hospital in this country’ must be investigated. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4870711.1651781819!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- May 5, 2022, 21:17
Covid death toll five times that from stroke or breast cancer, INMO conference hears
![A breakdown of the data shows that 4,763 incidents occurred in 2021, with a further 909 up to March 31st of this year. Photograph: iStock A breakdown of the data shows that 4,763 incidents occurred in 2021, with a further 909 up to March 31st of this year. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4870109.1651731277!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- May 5, 2022, 07:14
One nurse told by parent she ‘would kill me’ at her car at the end of her shift
![Cost-of-living increases, overcrowding and an initiative to help qualified nurses from Ukraine to work in the Irish system are among the issues to be highlighted at the INMO’s conference. File photograph: Getty Images Cost-of-living increases, overcrowding and an initiative to help qualified nurses from Ukraine to work in the Irish system are among the issues to be highlighted at the INMO’s conference. File photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4869391.1651679282!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- May 4, 2022, 16:32
Hospital overcrowding probably worse now than during 2006 ‘emergency’, conference hears
![From his home in Donegal, recruitment specialist Paul Brennan works for Dublin-based Lincoln Recruitment. From his home in Donegal, recruitment specialist Paul Brennan works for Dublin-based Lincoln Recruitment.](/polopoly_fs/1.4862616.1650999767!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 27, 2022, 02:02
Insight into new world of work sees Dublin recruitment firm support working from home
![Tetiana Pankiv: ‘It is very hard to be here, to be safe, to have left your country where people die, and children are seeing horrible things.’ Photograph: Connor Healy Tetiana Pankiv: ‘It is very hard to be here, to be safe, to have left your country where people die, and children are seeing horrible things.’ Photograph: Connor Healy](/polopoly_fs/1.4861715.1650914759!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 26, 2022, 02:00
Seed packets will be sold in aid of the Irish Red Cross’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal
![In the shadow of Ben Bulben... Locals acknowledge that the events of recent days have been traumatic for the people of Sligo. Photograph: Brian Lynch In the shadow of Ben Bulben... Locals acknowledge that the events of recent days have been traumatic for the people of Sligo. Photograph: Brian Lynch](/polopoly_fs/1.4858759.1650570627!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- April 21, 2022, 20:50
Gardaí awaiting results of post mortem on Russell Ford who died while socialising
![Judge Sandra Murphy was told at Thursday’s sitting of Sligo District that the Garda investigation into the Tom Niland (pictured) case was at an advanced state and that a file would be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions ‘fairly soon’. Judge Sandra Murphy was told at Thursday’s sitting of Sligo District that the Garda investigation into the Tom Niland (pictured) case was at an advanced state and that a file would be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions ‘fairly soon’.](/polopoly_fs/1.4858432.1650560174!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- District Court
- April 21, 2022, 13:53
High Court agrees to request with conditions despite Garda objections
![Yousef Palani being led into Sligo District Court after being charged in relation to the Sligo murders. File photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Yousef Palani being led into Sligo District Court after being charged in relation to the Sligo murders. File photograph: Brian Lawless/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4858279.1650568102!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- District Court
- April 21, 2022, 08:21
Yousef Palani (22) receiving psychiatric care while in prison, court told
![Warm tributes were paid to Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee at their funerals, both of which were held on Monday. Photograph: Garda/PA Wire Warm tributes were paid to Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee at their funerals, both of which were held on Monday. Photograph: Garda/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4855863.1650301546!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- April 18, 2022, 18:05
Taoiseach represented at services held in Rosocommon and Sligo
![Mourners line the street as the hearse carrying the coffin of Aidan Moffitt arrives at the Christ the King church, Lisacul, Co Roscommon. Photograph: RollingNews.ie Mourners line the street as the hearse carrying the coffin of Aidan Moffitt arrives at the Christ the King church, Lisacul, Co Roscommon. Photograph: RollingNews.ie](/polopoly_fs/1.4855702.1650300650!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 18, 2022, 14:39
Friend said the word that always came to mind about Moffitt was ‘kindness’
![Imelda’s (Mel) Morano is a single mother and says she came to Ireland hoping to make enough money to send her son to college. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times Imelda’s (Mel) Morano is a single mother and says she came to Ireland hoping to make enough money to send her son to college. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4855168.1650211989!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- April 18, 2022, 03:14
Imelda (Mel) Morano last saw her son in the Philippines when he was 11 ... he is now 26
![Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran: ‘I understand . . . there have been some acts of vandalism on properties associated with the Islamic community.’ File photograph: The Irish Times Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran: ‘I understand . . . there have been some acts of vandalism on properties associated with the Islamic community.’ File photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4855127.1650223848!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- April 17, 2022, 16:24
Laying blame on entire community unjustifiable, says Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran
![Hundreds gather on Kildare Street for vigil in memory of two men who were killed in Sligo Photo: Damien Eagers/Irish Times Hundreds gather on Kildare Street for vigil in memory of two men who were killed in Sligo Photo: Damien Eagers/Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4853949.1650054063!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- April 15, 2022, 19:08
Huge crowds, many holding pride flags, attend events across the country
![Yousef Palani is led into Sligo District Court after being charged in relation to the Sligo murders. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Yousef Palani is led into Sligo District Court after being charged in relation to the Sligo murders. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.4852931.1650020032!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- April 14, 2022, 11:18
Aidan Moffitt (41) and Michael Snee (58) found dead in Sligo homes this week
![Flowers at the scene in Connaughton Road, Sligo, following the death of Michael Snee on Tuesday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Flowers at the scene in Connaughton Road, Sligo, following the death of Michael Snee on Tuesday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4852070.1649882138!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- April 13, 2022, 20:40
Locals fear people will now be ‘looking over their shoulder’ following recent events
![One line of investigation is that Aidan Moffitt met his killer on a dating app or online at sometime on Sunday evening and then let them into his home. Photograph: Via Facebook One line of investigation is that Aidan Moffitt met his killer on a dating app or online at sometime on Sunday evening and then let them into his home. Photograph: Via Facebook](/polopoly_fs/1.4851243.1649796245!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- April 12, 2022, 21:44
Aidan Moffitt’s badly mutilated body was found in his home in Sligo
![Aidan Moffitt: found dead in his home in Cartron, Sligo. Photograph via Facebook Aidan Moffitt: found dead in his home in Cartron, Sligo. Photograph via Facebook](/polopoly_fs/1.4851042.1649791268!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- April 12, 2022, 00:02
Victim named as Aidan Moffitt, a Fine Gael activist who worked in property sector
![The jury had been told there had been no power to the fire alarm for a number of years. The jury had been told there had been no power to the fire alarm for a number of years.](/polopoly_fs/1.4840426.1648664634!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Coroner's Court
- March 30, 2022, 19:23
Jury returns verdict of accidental death in case of both Christopher (Sunny) Harte (63) and son Sean (34)
![The jury has heard a file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions following the fire but the DPP did not proceed with a prosecution. The jury has heard a file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions following the fire but the DPP did not proceed with a prosecution.](/polopoly_fs/1.4839614.1648632542!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Coroner's Court
- March 29, 2022, 22:16
Doors to apartments in building where fire occurred were not certified fire doors
![The inquest heard the door had been open in apartment B where the fire started. It had been vacated by a previous tenant earlier in the month. The inquest heard the door had been open in apartment B where the fire started. It had been vacated by a previous tenant earlier in the month.](/polopoly_fs/1.4838617.1648500481!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Coroner's Court
- March 28, 2022, 21:48
Sean Harte was due to move out of rented apartment on weekend he died in fire
![Vintners Federation of Ireland president Paul Moynihan, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys and Sheila and Brian McKieran, owners of the Keepers Arms pub in Bawnboy, Co Cavan, at the launch. Photograph: Lorraine Teevan Vintners Federation of Ireland president Paul Moynihan, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys and Sheila and Brian McKieran, owners of the Keepers Arms pub in Bawnboy, Co Cavan, at the launch. Photograph: Lorraine Teevan](/polopoly_fs/1.4836153.1648227715!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 25, 2022, 15:19
Buildings could become pop-up cinemas, libraries, markets during slow trading hours
![Tommy Earley: ‘Let them grow a lock of flowers if they want or whatever they want to grow.’ Tommy Earley: ‘Let them grow a lock of flowers if they want or whatever they want to grow.’](/polopoly_fs/1.4831585.1647788816!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Consumer
- March 21, 2022, 01:00
Two acres being provided to grow vegetables ‘and bring people here to an allotment-type situation’
![Ukrainian refugees who are being accommodated in a former nursing home in Kilclare, Co Leitrim.Oleksandra (right) and her baby daughter Zlata, with Co Leitrim-based Ivan and Diana Tarkoych and their son Leonardo Photograph: Brian Farrell Ukrainian refugees who are being accommodated in a former nursing home in Kilclare, Co Leitrim.Oleksandra (right) and her baby daughter Zlata, with Co Leitrim-based Ivan and Diana Tarkoych and their son Leonardo Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4831596.1647799826!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 20, 2022, 20:00
‘The train was packed, mostly with women and children, and everyone was crying’
![Tom Yingling (right), with his son Jack Yingling and colleague Hugh Oswald, visiting from Canada. Photograph: Jack Power Tom Yingling (right), with his son Jack Yingling and colleague Hugh Oswald, visiting from Canada. Photograph: Jack Power](/polopoly_fs/1.4829638.1647543310!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- March 17, 2022, 12:09
Celebrations across country while about 400,000 attend in Dublin
![Tom Niland: three men are charged with aggravated burglary at his home in Co Sligo Tom Niland: three men are charged with aggravated burglary at his home in Co Sligo](/polopoly_fs/1.4828932.1647458017!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- District Court
- March 16, 2022, 19:14
Farmer (73) remains in a critical condition at Sligo University Hospital
![Tom Niland remains in critical condition at Sligo University Hospital Tom Niland remains in critical condition at Sligo University Hospital](/polopoly_fs/1.4823900.1646950649!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- District Court
- March 10, 2022, 21:15
Farmer Tom Niland remains in critical condition at Sligo University Hospital
![Instructor David Hickey during a construction course giving the longterm unemployed a chance to get work retrofitting. Photograph: Alan Betson Instructor David Hickey during a construction course giving the longterm unemployed a chance to get work retrofitting. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4819774.1646605663!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- March 7, 2022, 02:42
‘One guy is living in a hostel. He is never late. He never misses a day,’ says employer
![Karl Bowes (34) from Coolock who went through the Dublin Construction Skills Programme. ‘I was looking everywhere for a job but the only skill I had was labouring.’ Photograph: Laura Hutton Karl Bowes (34) from Coolock who went through the Dublin Construction Skills Programme. ‘I was looking everywhere for a job but the only skill I had was labouring.’ Photograph: Laura Hutton](/polopoly_fs/1.4819805.1646606357!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- March 7, 2022, 02:29
Dublin Construction Skills Programme: Graduates explain how they are turning their lives around
![Philip Lyons from Kevinsfort, Sligo, died on May 3rd, 2018 Philip Lyons from Kevinsfort, Sligo, died on May 3rd, 2018](/polopoly_fs/1.4814682.1646090399!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Coroner's Court
- February 28, 2022, 22:37
Philip Lyons tested positive for cocaine in St Columba’s in weeks before, inquest told
![Minister for Community and Rural Development Heather Humphreys unveiled details of the €18.3m allocation, which will benefit 99 towns and villages. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Community and Rural Development Heather Humphreys unveiled details of the €18.3m allocation, which will benefit 99 towns and villages. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4812386.1645829669!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- February 25, 2022, 20:25
Remote working hubs to be set up at old Kerry Garda station and Tipperary schoolhouse
![Tom Niland (73) from Skreen, Co Sligo, was the victim of a burglary and savage assault at his home four weeks ago and is now on life support in ICU. Tom Niland (73) from Skreen, Co Sligo, was the victim of a burglary and savage assault at his home four weeks ago and is now on life support in ICU.](/polopoly_fs/1.4806049.1645183294!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- February 19, 2022, 06:00
Attacks on pensioners in rural areas fuel worry about business closures and lack of gardaí
![Fiona happened to see HSE chief Paul Reid at the recycling bins and took the chance to raise a number of issues with him. Photograph: Alan Betson Fiona happened to see HSE chief Paul Reid at the recycling bins and took the chance to raise a number of issues with him. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4799773.1644593114!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- February 14, 2022, 06:00
Healthcare worker’s lowest point was when doctor suggested she join local prayer group
![The HSE is drawing up a national plan to deal with long Covid, which affects and estimated 10% of those who contract Covid-19. Photograph: Getty Images The HSE is drawing up a national plan to deal with long Covid, which affects and estimated 10% of those who contract Covid-19. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4799746.1644591388!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- February 14, 2022, 06:00
Some doctors frustrated with slow progress in setting up clinics to treat long-term effects
![Gardaí and local volunteers search the roadside as part of the investigation into the assault in Tom Niland in Co Sligo. Photograph: James Connolly Gardaí and local volunteers search the roadside as part of the investigation into the assault in Tom Niland in Co Sligo. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4801251.1644777136!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- February 13, 2022, 18:33
Volunteers join gardaí in search of roadside near the retired farmer’s home in Co Sligo
![Farmer Trevor Boland from Dromard, Co Sligo: ‘The biggest issue is fertiliser – prices have gone though the roof.’ Farmer Trevor Boland from Dromard, Co Sligo: ‘The biggest issue is fertiliser – prices have gone though the roof.’](/polopoly_fs/1.4799842.1644595858!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 12, 2022, 01:00
Sligo cattle farmer Trevor Boland says threat to sector leaves rural economies at risk
![Skreen-Dromard Community Council chairman James McLoughlin said there is a huge desire amongst locals to help the Garda’s investigation. Photograph: James Connolly Skreen-Dromard Community Council chairman James McLoughlin said there is a huge desire amongst locals to help the Garda’s investigation. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4799130.1644524763!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 10, 2022, 20:26
Age Action urges older people not to be ‘disproportionately afraid’
![Tom Niland was unrecognisable due to his facial injuries, said a neighbour who found him Tom Niland was unrecognisable due to his facial injuries, said a neighbour who found him](/polopoly_fs/1.4798164.1644443956!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- February 9, 2022, 22:00
Retired farmer on ventilator after being badly beaten at his home by masked gang
![Tom Niland, a 73-year-old farmer from Skreen in Co Sligo, is on life support in hospital after being badly beaten during an aggravated burglary at his home Tom Niland, a 73-year-old farmer from Skreen in Co Sligo, is on life support in hospital after being badly beaten during an aggravated burglary at his home](/polopoly_fs/1.4797252.1644351520!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- February 8, 2022, 20:18
Farmer (73) on life support after being badly beaten during burglary at his Co Sligo home
![Tom Niland from Skreen, Co Sligo: The 73-year-old farmer is on life support after being badly beaten in his home Tom Niland from Skreen, Co Sligo: The 73-year-old farmer is on life support after being badly beaten in his home](/polopoly_fs/1.4796222.1644262350!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- February 7, 2022, 19:32
Tom Niland was badly beaten in his home in Screen and is now on life support
![Sheep farmer Kevin Comiskey, national chairman of the IFA’s sheep committee, on his farm near Dromahair, Co Leitrim. Photograph: James Connolly Sheep farmer Kevin Comiskey, national chairman of the IFA’s sheep committee, on his farm near Dromahair, Co Leitrim. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4795307.1644176402!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- February 7, 2022, 04:14
Farmers are calling for more action to control dogs after several grisly mauling incidents
![Claudia Heinze and Christy Banks from Saggart, Co Dublin: “We will probably spend up to €300 – and save that much by coming here.” Claudia Heinze and Christy Banks from Saggart, Co Dublin: “We will probably spend up to €300 – and save that much by coming here.”](/polopoly_fs/1.4783860.1642957712!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 24, 2022, 01:00
Minimum prices are forcing people to drive North to save money on beer and wine
![Today, the family is still getting used to the novelty of not having to go outside looking for a better connection. Photograph: iStock Today, the family is still getting used to the novelty of not having to go outside looking for a better connection. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4782338.1642767257!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 21, 2022, 13:00
Before new connection, Paul Galligan’s children could not keep up with Zoom lessons
![JP Cowley on his farm near Easkey, Co Sligo: Proposals would have had serious implications especially for the dairy sector. Photograph: James Connolly JP Cowley on his farm near Easkey, Co Sligo: Proposals would have had serious implications especially for the dairy sector. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4781771.1642706097!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 20, 2022, 19:15
‘Seeking to change the rules because other countries fail to implement them is not acceptable’
![Principal David Harding in Abbey Community College, Roscommon, on Thursday morning. Photograph: Brian Farrell Principal David Harding in Abbey Community College, Roscommon, on Thursday morning. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4770172.1641484012!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- January 6, 2022, 12:41
Abbey Community College, Boyle had almost 200 students missing due to Covid-19
![Martin Fallon: ‘The biggest issue facing us is substitute teachers.’ Photograph: James Connolly Martin Fallon: ‘The biggest issue facing us is substitute teachers.’ Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4768823.1641328898!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- January 4, 2022, 20:43
‘A lot can happen in two days,’ says Martin Fallon ahead of Thursday’s reopening
![Karol Scollan at his Gala outlet in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim: “I think this is going to affect the bigger supermarkets more than the smaller independent off-licences.” Photograph: James Connolly Karol Scollan at his Gala outlet in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim: “I think this is going to affect the bigger supermarkets more than the smaller independent off-licences.” Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4768741.1641323353!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 4, 2022, 19:09
Shopkeepers fear cheaper prices in North will lure away their regular customers
![A mica-affected home in Co Donegal. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire A mica-affected home in Co Donegal. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4767562.1641157367!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- January 3, 2022, 05:00
Many social and rental homes said to be among estimated 7,500 defective properties
![Brothers Jamal and Iqbal Nasiri, who had to flee their home in Afghanistan, in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell Brothers Jamal and Iqbal Nasiri, who had to flee their home in Afghanistan, in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4762117.1640185767!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- December 24, 2021, 05:02
The Nasiri family, now living in Ballaghaderreen, were targeted by the Taliban
![Ciara Reynolds at Eslin Bridge near Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim where she lives at the family home. Photograph: Brian Farrell Ciara Reynolds at Eslin Bridge near Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim where she lives at the family home. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4759378.1639932333!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- December 20, 2021, 05:03
Many people have left the capital, their life plans changed by the pandemic
![Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim: rental accommodation is sparse in the county. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim: rental accommodation is sparse in the county. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4759354.1639930738!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- December 20, 2021, 05:02
Father ‘absolutely shocked’ over notice of 54% rent hike for Carrick-on-Shannon home
![Padruig O’Sullivan, proprietor of The Beaufort Bar, Beaufort, Co Kerry. ‘Retired people were asking last night what is in front of them this Christmas and are they to be locked into their own homes?’ Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan Padruig O’Sullivan, proprietor of The Beaufort Bar, Beaufort, Co Kerry. ‘Retired people were asking last night what is in front of them this Christmas and are they to be locked into their own homes?’ Photograph: Valerie O’Sullivan](/polopoly_fs/1.4758275.1639768678!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 18, 2021, 01:00
Uncertainty caused stress all day for publicans in Kerry and Roscommon
![DSPCA staff walking rescue dogs at the society’s rehoming centre in Rathfarnham, Dublin, ahead of the first National Animal Welfare Awareness Day. Photograph: Alan Betson DSPCA staff walking rescue dogs at the society’s rehoming centre in Rathfarnham, Dublin, ahead of the first National Animal Welfare Awareness Day. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4755315.1639563416!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 15, 2021, 01:00
Call for greater deterrents and punishments for those who cause animals harm
![Mick and Louise Cowman had Covid-19 recently so are ineligible for a booster shot but have been offered numerous appointments by the HSE. Photograph: Alan Betson Mick and Louise Cowman had Covid-19 recently so are ineligible for a booster shot but have been offered numerous appointments by the HSE. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4751476.1639075259!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- December 10, 2021, 01:00
Mick Cowman offered six appointments for extra dose despite having had Covid recently
![ESB crew removing and replacing a damaged single phase transformer near Fassaroe, Co Wicklow. Photograph: Alan Betson ESB crew removing and replacing a damaged single phase transformer near Fassaroe, Co Wicklow. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4750372.1638998338!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 8, 2021, 07:14
Dangerous sea conditions forecast for Thursday morning as 13,000 remain without power
![‘It would be just too dangerous tonight to stay in the car. It was freezing.’ Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins ‘It would be just too dangerous tonight to stay in the car. It was freezing.’ Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4749430.1638949437!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- December 8, 2021, 03:00
Support group concerned about couple, one of whom suffers mental health problems
![Renato Mela and Colum Stapleton with a newly created page of the annals on Doon Shore, Lough Key. Photograph: Brian Farrell Renato Mela and Colum Stapleton with a newly created page of the annals on Doon Shore, Lough Key. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4748374.1638820809!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- December 6, 2021, 20:02
‘Scribes’ will use hand-writing techniques to chronicle events such as Covid pandemic
![Pupils in 3rd class at St Etchen’s National School listen to their teacher, Helen Glennon, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. Photograph: Damien Eagers Pupils in 3rd class at St Etchen’s National School listen to their teacher, Helen Glennon, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. Photograph: Damien Eagers](/polopoly_fs/1.4744264.1638394170!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- December 1, 2021, 19:16
New guidelines putting colleagues in an ‘awful situation’, says Co Sligo school principal
![Malik Amir Iqbal came to Ireland from Pakistan in 2015 seeking asylum. Photograph: Arif Amod Malik Amir Iqbal came to Ireland from Pakistan in 2015 seeking asylum. Photograph: Arif Amod](/polopoly_fs/1.4741062.1638112538!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- November 29, 2021, 06:00
Formerly ‘bubbly’ man now ‘a shadow of his former self’, campaigners tell Minister
![Daniel Mee has rescued people on four different occasions from the Shannon in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Photograph: Brian Farrell Daniel Mee has rescued people on four different occasions from the Shannon in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4741097.1638136187!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 29, 2021, 01:00
‘I couldn’t find a skiff so I realised it was time to go swimming,’ says father of two (40)
![Dr Michelle Maher of See Her Elected, an initiative for women who are considering running in the 2024 local elections. Photograph: Brian Farrell Dr Michelle Maher of See Her Elected, an initiative for women who are considering running in the 2024 local elections. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4739183.1637864976!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- November 26, 2021, 04:55
See Her Elected group launches guide for women considering running in 2024 local elections
![Cloghcor Portal Tomb in Co Sligo. Photograph: Courtesy of Sligo Heritage Office Cloghcor Portal Tomb in Co Sligo. Photograph: Courtesy of Sligo Heritage Office](/polopoly_fs/1.4734695.1637571511!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 22, 2021, 01:00
Neolithic sites approved for inclusion on Ireland’s tenative list of world heritage sites
![Abbey Community College debutantes heading to the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. Photograph: Brian Farrell Abbey Community College debutantes heading to the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4732521.1637254810!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 18, 2021, 17:00
Boyle students see third attempt at having a debs curtailed by new closing time restriction
![Sligo businessman says he already had some cancellations because people were “spooked” by the rising Covid numbers, rather than because of the latest Government decision. Photograph: Getty Images Sligo businessman says he already had some cancellations because people were “spooked” by the rising Covid numbers, rather than because of the latest Government decision. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4730644.1637090967!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 16, 2021, 19:29
‘I doubt if people will rock up at 9pm’ says owner of Sligo business where patrons normally arrive at 11pm
![Tommy Earley on his farm at Mount Allen, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell Tommy Earley on his farm at Mount Allen, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4728542.1636983562!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 15, 2021, 05:00
Roscommon man Tommy Earley is rewetting bog and welcomes visitors to his land
![Auctioneer Liam Farrell at an apartment for rent in Carrick-on-Shannon. Photograph: Brian Farrell Auctioneer Liam Farrell at an apartment for rent in Carrick-on-Shannon. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4726163.1636658457!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 12, 2021, 01:00
Rents up by more than a fifth over past year as lack of supply pushes prices higher
![Tailor and beekeeper Joseph Martin wearing one of his bespoke suits: ‘Because you get a good number of years wear out of a decent suit, the per annum investment can be quite small.’ Photograph: James Connolly Tailor and beekeeper Joseph Martin wearing one of his bespoke suits: ‘Because you get a good number of years wear out of a decent suit, the per annum investment can be quite small.’ Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4721987.1636302570!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 8, 2021, 01:50
Joseph Martin cycles to work and produces highly regarded honey from his beehives
![Farmer Patrick Bradley, from Newtowngore, Co Leitrim, bottles and sells raw milk taken from his own 60-strong diary herd. Photograph: Brian Farrell Farmer Patrick Bradley, from Newtowngore, Co Leitrim, bottles and sells raw milk taken from his own 60-strong diary herd. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4716402.1635795480!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 2, 2021, 02:37
Raw milk supplier Patrick Bradley says farmers could be at forefront of electricity generation
![Minister for Transport and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD arrives for a cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle last week. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Minister for Transport and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD arrives for a cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle last week. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4716140.1635779970!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- November 1, 2021, 15:19
Opponents tell Minister he must choose between community and mining company
![Fynn and Holly Hopper on the farm. Photograph: James Connoll Fynn and Holly Hopper, on the family farm, in Arigna Co Roscommon, Photo: James Connoll](/polopoly_fs/1.4715647.1635723885!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 1, 2021, 02:31
Roscommon locals on self-sufficiency, electric cars and steering clear of fossil fuels
![Fynn and Holly Hopper and their three children Kimball (7), Noomi (5) and Iduna (3) with the bike that Holly uses to transport the children to the school bus stop in Arigna, Co Roscommon. Photograph: James Connolly Fynn and Holly Hopper and their three children Kimball (7), Noomi (5) and Iduna (3) with the bike that Holly uses to transport the children to the school bus stop in Arigna, Co Roscommon. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4715431.1635693504!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- November 1, 2021, 02:30
Distance from public transport means many homes in rural areas have more than one vehicle
![As well as creating a beautiful piece of art, the weavers sharing their skills in the five counties enjoy the collaborative aspect of the project. As well as creating a beautiful piece of art, the weavers sharing their skills in the five counties enjoy the collaborative aspect of the project.](/polopoly_fs/1.4715511.1635702218!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 31, 2021, 17:43
Mythology of Táin Bó Cúailnge will be woven by 50 volunteers across five counties
![Hannah McKenna and Ashley Maguire who are getting married this Saturday at Lough Rynn Castle in Co Leitrim with 210 guests in attendance. Photograph: Peter Carvill Photography Hannah McKenna and Ashley Maguire who are getting married this Saturday at Lough Rynn Castle in Co Leitrim with 210 guests in attendance. Photograph: Peter Carvill Photography](/polopoly_fs/1.4707250.1634841781!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 22, 2021, 01:00
So many relatives set to be disappointed if, as many predicted, limit had remained at 100
![At the official opening of the new €140 million N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Roads Project in county Sligo. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D. accompanied by Cllr Paul Taylor, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council met local children from Cloghogue National School, Castlebaldwin who won a Sligo County Council’s N4 Road Safety school competition. Harry White (5), Shannen Cassidy (8), Seán Cogan (10) and Rebecca McGarty-Lavin (11), Photo: James Connolly At the official opening of the new €140 million N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Roads Project in county Sligo. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D. accompanied by Cllr Paul Taylor, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council met local children from Cloghogue National School, Castlebaldwin who won a Sligo County Council’s N4 Road Safety school competition. Harry White (5), Shannen Cassidy (8), Seán Cogan (10) and Rebecca McGarty-Lavin (11), Photo: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4703928.1634587642!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- October 18, 2021, 18:35
N4 claimed 30 lives over three decades
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was a ‘strong believer in antigen testing’ and its further use would be considered by the Government over the next 24 hours. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was a ‘strong believer in antigen testing’ and its further use would be considered by the Government over the next 24 hours. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4703927.1634587495!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- October 18, 2021, 11:00
Nphet discussed lifting remaining restrictions as 1,578 new cases of Covid-19 reported
![Aisling Tighe: ‘For years, we have been looking at white crosses on the road, and many people in the community know who they belong to.’ Photograph: Oonagh Taylor Aisling Tighe: ‘For years, we have been looking at white crosses on the road, and many people in the community know who they belong to.’ Photograph: Oonagh Taylor](/polopoly_fs/1.4702992.1634495539!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- October 18, 2021, 06:00
Principal says she can now encourage pupils to cycle and walk to school
![Campaigners and concerned citizens at Manorhamilton Castle, Co Leitrim, who oppose plans to prospect for gold and silver locally. Photograph: James Connolly Campaigners and concerned citizens at Manorhamilton Castle, Co Leitrim, who oppose plans to prospect for gold and silver locally. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4703024.1634499761!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- October 18, 2021, 01:00
After campaign to ban fracking, locals face ‘another carbon-heavy extractive industry’
![Enda Nicholls, owner of Arena 7 in Letterkenny: ‘When we explain the law, that puts some people off. And of course it doesn’t help that some places turn a blind eye.’ Photograph: Joe Dunne Enda Nicholls, owner of Arena 7 in Letterkenny: ‘When we explain the law, that puts some people off. And of course it doesn’t help that some places turn a blind eye.’ Photograph: Joe Dunne](/polopoly_fs/1.4698376.1634048253!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- October 13, 2021, 01:00
Restrictions on hospitality in North set to lift at end of month - later than in the Republic
![Caitriona Gray, Louis Freiter and their two-year-old daughter Polly at home in Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Photograph: Conor McKeown Caitriona Gray, Louis Freiter and their two-year-old daughter Polly at home in Louisburgh, Co Mayo. Photograph: Conor McKeown](/polopoly_fs/1.4693791.1633621374!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Homes & Property
- October 9, 2021, 06:00
When a premises became available in Louisburgh, they pounced
![File photograph of David Mahon with his wife Audrey. Photograph: Collins File photograph of David Mahon with his wife Audrey. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4679966.1632236756!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- District Court
- September 21, 2021, 16:02
Stepfather of missing teenager Amy Fitzpatrick was remanded on continuing bail
![Brian Nerney at the Spool Factory in Boyle, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell Brian Nerney at the Spool Factory in Boyle, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4678167.1632062606!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 20, 2021, 03:00
Owner of a Roscommon hub believes many workers will favour a wait-and-see approach
![Naos Connaughton, principal of Lecarrow CNS in Co Roscommon: ‘Even before Covid I believed it was good for kids to have fresh air.’ Photograph: Brian Farrell Naos Connaughton, principal of Lecarrow CNS in Co Roscommon: ‘Even before Covid I believed it was good for kids to have fresh air.’ Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4675985.1631802545!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- September 17, 2021, 01:00
Principals at two primary schools say ventilation will be key to keeping pupils safe
![Fr Niall Molloy, who died at Clara, Co Offaly in July 1985 Fr Niall Molloy, who died at Clara, Co Offaly in July 1985](/polopoly_fs/1.4666493.1631011026!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- September 13, 2021, 01:00
Death of a parish priest: ‘He was a very religious man who took his ministry to heart’
![Debbie Woodward with Nao, a programmable humanoid robot. Photograph: James Connolly Debbie Woodward with Nao, a programmable humanoid robot. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4659237.1630267116!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- August 30, 2021, 02:08
Trial will see seven- and eight-year-olds pupils learn French vocabulary
![Members of Mountain Meitheal North West use fleeces to mark and protect the popular Leitrim Way walking route. Photograph: Bryan Fennell Members of Mountain Meitheal North West use fleeces to mark and protect the popular Leitrim Way walking route. Photograph: Bryan Fennell](/polopoly_fs/1.4659412.1630268653!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- August 29, 2021, 20:39
Mountain Meitheal North West borrow sheep wool technique once used by Romans
![Paula Gray, from Keash, Co Sligo, has been mostly out of work for eight months and has difficulty doing simple things like walking her dogs, Furball and Bella. Photograph: James Connolly Paula Gray, from Keash, Co Sligo, has been mostly out of work for eight months and has difficulty doing simple things like walking her dogs, Furball and Bella. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4657975.1630080226!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- August 28, 2021, 03:15
One patient tells of 18-month waiting time to access a Covid clinic, says Mayo GP
![Siobhán McKenna manages the Tearmann domestic violence support organisation which covers counties Monaghan and Cavan. Photograph: Philip Fitzpatrick Siobhán McKenna manages the Tearmann domestic violence support organisation which covers counties Monaghan and Cavan. Photograph: Philip Fitzpatrick](/polopoly_fs/1.4656143.1629911204!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- August 26, 2021, 01:00
Families in peril need safe, independent living units, Monaghan-based service Tearmann says
![Edward Beattie at his house near Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon looking at flood waters creeping in. Photograph courtesy of Beattie family Edward Beattie at his house near Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommon looking at flood waters creeping in. Photograph courtesy of Beattie family](/polopoly_fs/1.4653362.1629648847!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- August 23, 2021, 03:00
Lough Funshinagh flood relief works paused after legal move by environmental group
![Members of the N4 Action Group erecting one of 31 crosses placed along the N4 in memory of people killed in crashes along the dangerous stretch of the Dublin to Sligo road. Photograph: Brian Farrell Members of the N4 Action Group erecting one of 31 crosses placed along the N4 in memory of people killed in crashes along the dangerous stretch of the Dublin to Sligo road. Photograph: Brian Farrell](/polopoly_fs/1.4653323.1629644532!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- August 23, 2021, 00:01
Opening of Sligo road marks end of campaign to replace section where more than 30 people died
![Garda and Traveller teams and fans at a previous match Garda and Traveller teams and fans at a previous match](/polopoly_fs/1.4647687.1629043107!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- August 15, 2021, 17:01
Sligo soccer event aims to promote positive mental health and build community relations
![Farmer Michael McPartland (right) with his son Rory and his grandson Paddy (12) at a sweathouse on their family farm at Cornageeha, Co Leitrim. Photograph: Donald McCarthy Farmer Michael McPartland (right) with his son Rory and his grandson Paddy (12) at a sweathouse on their family farm at Cornageeha, Co Leitrim. Photograph: Donald McCarthy](/polopoly_fs/1.4647673.1629041717!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- August 15, 2021, 00:35
There are at least 292 sweathouses on the island, 104 of them in Co Leitrim
![Laura Curtis from Baldoyle in Dublin with her partner Robbie Dalton and their baby Demi. Photograph: Alan Betson Laura Curtis from Baldoyle in Dublin with her partner Robbie Dalton and their baby Demi. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4644761.1628698087!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Family
- August 11, 2021, 15:44
Laura Curtis was 21 weeks pregnant when she ended up on a ventilator in Beaumont Hospital
![Waiting staff member Ilie at Dakota on South William Street, Dublin, preparing yesterday for the reopening of indoor dining today. Photograph: Alan Betson Waiting staff member Ilie at Dakota on South William Street, Dublin, preparing yesterday for the reopening of indoor dining today. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4630228.1627331506!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- July 26, 2021, 01:00
‘Day of relief’ for publicans but CMO urges people to ‘avoid crowded spaces’
![David Roberts, a creative design lecturer at IT Sligo, has helped devise a ventilator using very basic components. David Roberts, a creative design lecturer at IT Sligo, has helped devise a ventilator using very basic components.](/polopoly_fs/1.4617380.1626017423!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- July 12, 2021, 01:01
Team has released design plan that requires no software, or electronic expertise, online