Shane Ó Curraighín

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Northwest Correspondent at RTÉ

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Investigation after man's body found in Co Donegal

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Gardaí are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Killybegs, Co Donegal. Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a house on Harbour View Drive at about 12:20pm this afternoon. The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. His body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for forensic examination.
Parents 'overjoyed' as special school capacity expanded

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Minister of State with special responsibility for Special Education Michael Moynihan has confirmed that all children looking to secure a place at Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny, Co Donegal in September will be accommodated. The news has been welcomed by parents.
Firefighters tackling wildfire on Fanad Peninsula

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Four units of the Donegal Fire Service and a helicopter are dealing with a wildfire on the Fanad Peninsula in Co Donegal. Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Donegal Fire Service Dermot Brady said the wildfire started in the Kerrykeel area of the Fanad Peninsula around 10.30am. Mr Brady said units from Milford, Letterkenny, An Fál Carrach and An Clochán Liath fire stations consisting of more than 30 firefighters are dealing with the wildfire.
Man jailed for five years over hit-and-run death of boy

1 week ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

A driver who killed a nine-year-old boy, while driving at twice the speed limit, fled the scene of the incident and then went on a drugs and drink binge has been sentenced to five years in prison and disqualified for driving for 20 years. Sergee Kelly, of Upper Mullaghmore, Co Sligo, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of nine-year-old Ronan Wilson on 23 September 2023 at Atlantic Way, Bundoran, Co Donegal.
'Morally wrong' to send haul of 'good' fish for fish meal

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Fish processors in Killybegs, Co Donegal, have called for changes in the weighing of fish landed in the port after 750 tonnes of blue whiting destined for human consumption in the west African market was processed for fish meal. The Irish trawler, which landed the catch, was subject to a controlled weighting on Friday as part of a monitored landing.
Eir urges action to manage trees ahead of future storms

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Government action is needed to reduce the number of diseased and damaged trees on private land which are likely to damage telephone lines during storms, Ireland's largest fixed-line telecommunications network has said. Eir said the current rules where sole responsibility for the management of trees on private land rests with landowners has led to lengthy delays for some in restoring land line services to households in remote areas following Storm Éowyn, which hit the country on 21 January.
Fire crews tacking wildfires in Co Donegal

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Donegal Fire Service crews are dealing with wildfires in Barnesmore Gap and Knockalla this morning. The wildfire in Barnesmore which is now under control, was reported to the rear of several homes about 5.30pm yesterday. Donegal Fire Service deployed five units and a helicopter to the scene yesterday evening. Crews ensured all properties were safe overnight. There was concern during the early part of the blaze as it was near some properties in the townlands of Ardnawark and Friar's Bush.
Eir urges action to manage trees ahead of future storms

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Government action is needed to reduce the number of diseased and damaged trees on private land which are likely to damage telephone lines during storms, Ireland's largest fixed-line telecommunications network has said. Eir said the current rules where sole responsibility for the management of trees on private land rests with landowners has led to lengthy delays for some in restoring land line services to households in remote areas following Storm Éowyn, which hit the country on 21 January.
Council urges for Creeslough planning to be upheld

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Donegal County Council has asked An Bord Pleanála to uphold its decision to grant permission for the redevelopment of a service station at the site where ten people lost their lives in Creeslough on 7 October 2022. The explosion at the service station and apartment complex in Creeslough more than two and half years ago claimed the lives of four men, three women and three children, aged between five and 59.
Public urged to act 'responsibly' after Mayo gorse fires

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Shane Ó Curraighín

Mayo Fire Service is urging people to act responsibly after it dealt with a significant number of gorse and bog fires in recent days. A gorse fire in the Ballycroy National Park in west Mayo last night caused structural damage to the Claggan Mountain Coastal Trail and it burned much of the terrain.