Keyword "Eavan Murray" - List of latest news (59 results)

22/04 ‘He asked me how long my mother had been unwell’ – Knock Shrine pilgrims mourn Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis sparked both sadness and appreciation for the rich legacy he imprinted on those who visited Knock Shrine to pay their respects.

22/04 ‘Chronic underfunding’ means schools rely on parents to help keep lights on, teachers warn

Members attending the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) annual congress have called for primary school capitation rates to be revised upwards to the same level of voluntary secondary schools.

13/02 Feud between criminal gangs escalates with two shooting incidents as gardaí arrest four and seize weapons

Four men remain in custody following a major garda operation targeting two feuding organised criminal gangs operating in Galway and the Midlands.

07/02 Letters: It was surprising to hear an Israeli minister so keen to cite international law

Emboldened by Donald Trump’s hare-brained plans for Gaza and its residents, Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz now proclaims Ireland is “legally obligated” to take in the Palestinian people.

29/01 Overseas engineers arrive to aid Storm Éowyn repairs as angry residents confront Taoiseach Micheál Martin over power outages

Dozens of electrical engineers from ­various countries have started arriving in Ireland to help exhausted ESB ­workers tackle the unprecedented damage to the national power grid.

13/12 Mum of five who died after alleged assault in Galway is remembered as a ‘good soul’

A Galway woman who died followed an alleged assault has been remembered as a “good soul”.

09/12 ‘I was physically and mentally abusive to my former partner, but I’m living proof that men can change’

Oliver (not his real name), a convicted domestic abuser, admits the fundamental reasons he bullied and attacked his former partner related to his own insecurity and wish to exert his power over her.

30/11 Mayo General Election 2024 updates: Rose Conway-Walsh (SF), Alan Dillon (FG), Dara Calleary (FF) set to retain seats; Patsy O’Brien (Ind) still in contention

Number of seats: Five

30/11 Mayo General Election 2024 Updates: Alan Dillon on course to top the poll

Number of seats: Five

29/11 Padraig Nally, farmer who had manslaughter conviction quashed after he shot John ‘Frog’ Ward 20 years ago, dies aged 81

Padraig Nally, the Mayo farmer who was acquitted of the killing of John ‘Frog’ Ward 20 years ago, has died following a long illness.

28/11 Body of man pulled from River Corrib identified by gardaí after ‘strong’ public response

Gardaí have established the identify of a man whose body was taken from the water at ­Claddagh Quay in Galway city 11 days ago following a public appeal.

28/11 Gardaí perplexed after body of 'expensively dressed' man pulled from River Corrib as accidental death probed

Gardaí attempting to identify the ­remains of a “well-dressed” man whose body was taken from the water at ­Claddagh Quay in Galway city 11 days ago are “perplexed” by the case, a source has said.

28/11 Gardaí ‘perplexed’ as they appeal for information on mystery man whose body was found in River Corrib

Gardaí attempting to identify the ­remains of a “well-dressed” man whose body was taken from the water at ­Claddagh Quay in Galway city 11 days ago are “perplexed” by the case, a source has said.

21/11 Arctic conditions cause chaos as Ireland braces for Storm Bert with Status Orange rain warning added for some counties

Ireland is being warned to brace for the incoming Storm Bert, with a series of weather warnings in place over the coming days.

15/11 Galway swimming tragedy: Search for missing woman enters fourth day, Johnny Duhan funeral to take place today

A widespread search for a woman who went missing while swimming on Tuesday off the coast of Galway has entered a fourth day.

14/11 Search continues for missing Galway swimmer as gardaí say ‘sequence of events is a puzzle’

Mystery surrounds a drowning tragedy in Galway Bay as a widespread search continues for a woman missing since Tuesday.

14/11 Johnny Duhan funeral details announced as search continues for second missing Galway swimmer

The funeral details for well-known singer and songwriter Johnny Duhan have been announced, as the search continues for the second swimmer missing off the coast of Galway.

09/10 ‘We are relieved, we could barely breathe’ – peacekeepers’ families welcome departure of Israeli troops from Irish post in Lebanon

The departure of Israeli forces from a post in south Lebanon where Irish peacekeepers are serving has been welcomed by the soldiers’ families.

08/10 ‘We will evaluate it when it comes closer’ – Tánaiste responds to soldiers’ concerns they may not be able to come home at end of Lebanon tour

Irish soldiers deployed in Lebanon with the UN have told their families they may not be able to return to Ireland when their mission ends next month.

07/10 ‘Please evacuate our troops. There are teenagers out there’ – families’ plea to Taoiseach over Irish peacekeepers trapped in Lebanon

Fears are growing for the safety of 33 Irish peacekeeping troops trapped at a Unifil outpost, where heavy fighting is ongoing between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.

05/10 ‘I’m barely getting one hour of sleep’ – mother of Irish soldier in Lebanon says families are ‘going through hell’

The mother of a young Irish soldier deployed in Lebanon has appealed for the troops to be returned home amid growing fears for their safety.

01/10 ‘Beautiful, blue-eyed sweet baby James,’ mother of Roscommon road-collision victim tells funeral

The heartbroken mother of a Roscommon teenager who was killed in a double road-traffic tragedy has paid tribute to her “beautiful, blue-eyed sweet baby James”.

24/09 ‘I’m busy, let her wait’ – inquiry is told nurse in Mater Private Hospital left incontinent patient alone on bedpan and pulled faces at dying woman

A fitness to practise inquiry has been told a registered nurse faces over 20 allegations relating to lack of professionalism and poor treatment of patients and staff at a busy Dublin hospital.

23/09 Former Irish Army Ranger killed in Ukraine fighting had returned to front line after losing eye in bomb attack

The devastated family of a former elite Irish soldier killed in combat in Ukraine have paid tribute to him as a man of “determination, honour, loyalty and bravery”.

23/09 Former Irish Army Ranger killed in Ukraine fighting had returned to frontline after losing eye in bomb attack

The devastated family of a former elite Irish soldier killed in combat in Ukraine have paid tribute to him as a man of “determination, honour, loyalty and bravery”.

19/09 Smuggling ship repurposed to become first Ireland’s first artificial reef

At 4.06pm on Tuesday, the MV Shingle slipped beneath the surface of the ­Killala Bay waters and so began the next chapter of the infamous smuggling ship’s story.

19/09 One for the Wild Atlantic Way bucket-list? Smuggling ship repurposed to become first Ireland’s first artificial reef

At 4.06pm on Tuesday, the MV Shingle slipped beneath the surface of the ­Killala Bay waters and so began the next chapter of the infamous smuggling ship’s story.

19/09 One for the Wild Atlantic Way bucket-list? Smuggling ship repurposed to become Ireland’s first artificial reef

At 4.06pm on Tuesday, the MV Shingle slipped beneath the surface of the ­Killala Bay waters and so began the next chapter of the infamous smuggling ship’s story.

03/08 ‘I nearly passed out when I heard the price,’ says delighted grandmother after shock 200-1 win at Galway Races

A stunning win for a 200-1 outsider in the bumper on Ladies Day is the talk of the Galway Races Festival, with one lady who bet €10 going home €1,121 better off.

30/07 ‘It’s not often you’d get me in a suit’ – songs, selfies and smiles all round as sun shines on Galway Races

Glorious weather in Galway made for a heavenly day of racing in Ballybrit as thousands basked in the rare summer sunshine.

08/06 European elections 2024: It’ll take time to count 73cm ballot paper in Midlands North-West

In the behemoth Midlands North-West European elections incumbent MEPs Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Fine Gael’s Maria Walsh are set to be returned with Fianna Fail’s Niall Blaney’s vote tanking.

06/06 Family of Nicole Morey learned of fatal dog mauling when they were sent video of attack

The family of a young woman killed in a dog attack at her Limerick home were alerted to the horrific incident after being sent footage of the attack.

02/06 Burke family disrupt Taoiseach Simon Harris canvassing in Castlebar as event cancelled due to protests

Members of the Burke family and other protesters disrupted scheduled election canvassing in Castlebar and Westport with Taoiseach Simon Harris, Justice Minister Helen McEntee and Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh today.

27/05 ‘A ludicrous situation’ – workers forced to down tools on near-complete €30m pier after planning challenge succeeds

Workers on a €30m pier development project that is 75pc complete were forced to “down tools” after a serial environmental planning objector successfully challenged the extension planning.

15/05 Airline prices a ‘massive shame’ as Leinster fans charged €530 over odds for flights to final

Leinster supporters travelling to London for the Champions Cup final are paying over the odds for flights by up to €530.

10/05 Man arrested over ‘sinister’ stalking of Fianna Fáil senator and Euro candidate Lisa Chambers

A man has been arrested on suspicion of stalking Fianna Fáíl senator Lisa Chambers. The man, aged in his early 20s, is a member of a rival political party.

30/04 Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligations

The Department of Justice has refused to publish an operational arrangement which it says provides for returning asylum seekers to the UK.

30/04 Taoiseach claims UK government confirms ‘operating agreement’ for return of asylum seekers

Taoiseach Simon Harris has claimed that the UK government has confirmed there is an “operating agreement” to allow asylum seekers to be returned between both jurisdictions.

30/04 Helen McEntee pushing ahead with new laws to deport migrants to UK amid Rishi Sunak row

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is to push ahead with new laws aimed at ­allowing the deportation of asylum-­seekers to the UK – even though the British government has indicated it will not accept them.

20/04 ‘Go and find him yourself’ – Stardust manager Eamon Butterly lying low in wake of ‘unlawful killing’ verdict

Stardust manager Eamon Butterly has been lying low since an inquest into the nightclub fire returned a verdict of unlawful killing.

28/03 Mother and daughters killed in horrific Mayo crash had been visiting relatives

A mother and her children who died in a road accident in Co Mayo on Tuesday had been returning home from visiting family in Donegal.

28/03 Una Bowden and daughters Ciara (14) and Saoirse (9) killed in Mayo road crash were on the way home after visiting family

A mother and her children who died in a road accident in Co Mayo on Tuesday had been returning home from visiting family in Donegal.

27/03 ‘Everyone is horrified this could happen’ – Mayo community reeling after deaths of retired couple in house fire

The horrific deaths of a retired couple in a house fire has left their community in east Mayo shocked.

25/03 AGSI to call for review of garda suspension policy at annual conference

The body representing garda middle management will call for a review of the force’s suspension policy at its annual conference, which starts today in Mayo.

15/03 Woman in critical condition after car enters River Corrib outside Galway city

A woman is in a critical condition after a car entered the water along the River Corrib on the

11/03 Motorists face more pain at the pumps as fuel price gap with North to open up

Motorists are facing new hikes in the rice of petrol and diesel, with a major gap to open up between north and south, which is likely to decimate businesses operating on the Border.

28/02 ‘A kind and caring soul’ – funeral details announced for homeless woman Ann Delaney

The funeral details for Ann Delaney, a woman who was living homeless on the streets of Dublin and who died suddenly, have been announced.

24/02 Sudden death of mother-to-be at University Hospital Limerick triggers fresh inquiry

The sudden death of a young woman at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) last weekend has sparked another inquiry.

20/02 New inquiry at Limerick hospital after a second girl dies suddenly aged 16

Another inquiry has been launched into the sudden death of a second teenage girl in the Accident and Emergency department of University Hospital Limerick three weeks ago.

22/01 Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell on growing up in the Troubles: ‘The threat was always there’

Anyone who lived through the Troubles in Northern Ireland now lives “with a permanent mark”, Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell has said.

16/01 Convicted child rapist jailed for abusing ex-partner’s child ‘stalked’ victim’s family on Facebook days after his release

A convicted child rapist who was jailed for abusing his ex-partner’s daughter stalked his victim’s family on Facebook within days of his release from prison, the family believes.

19/12 Fianna Fáil committee to decide on sanctions for councillors in Ross Lake House hotel furore

An internal Fianna Fáil committee will decide on sanctions for two Galway party councillors over their opposition to a proposed asylum centre that was destroyed by fire on Saturday night.

09/12 Callaghan brothers: Anger in Mayo over accusations in RTÉ exposé

When the Irish Independent tried to speak with those who knew the Callaghan brothers of RTÉ Investigates infamy, we were met with a furious response in Westport.

30/10 Galway businessman leaves legacy of €3 million to charity revolutionising heart and stroke service

A millionaire businessman who died in 2019 has left a legacy of €3 million that will revolutionise services for heart and stroke services in the west of Ireland.

05/10 Burglary victim Tom Niland (75) remembered as ‘gentle and kind’ as hundreds gather for funeral

Farmer Tom Niland was remembered as a “gracious, gentle and kind man” who lived a contented life until the night his peaceful home was “invaded”, his funeral mass heard.

05/10 Irish nurse in 30s in critical condition after being shot in Australia

An Irish nurse living in Australia is in critical condition after she was shot at a house in the Northern Territory city of Darwin.

22/09 ‘Excellent’ nurse took sedatives from hospital for husband ‘out of desperation’

An “excellent” nurse who took four sedatives from the ward she worked on and administered them to her husband was in a “desperate situation” at the time, a fitness to practise committee has heard.

16/09 Mayo family of man whose wife died from botulism in Bordeaux reveal agony over her treatment

Questions have been raised about the medical care of a woman who died of botulism after contracting the illness on a Rugby World Cup weekend in Bordeaux.

15/09 'It's hard to believe what has happened’: Irish rugby fans were due to go on honeymoon before botulism tragedy struck

An Irishman whose wife died after they both contracted botulism during a Rugby World Cup weekend in Bordeaux was due to go on honeymoon in the coming weeks.