Galway, C, Ireland

Mincéir review: A contemplative work of art rather than a nuts-and-bolts documentary

Television: The defining tone is sadness in this moving programme as Traveller songs, folklore and historic footage are blended with present-day testimony

2024-08-27 21:33

Leaving Australia: ‘I decided my best option was to move back to Ireland’

Matthew Brady moved to Australia after graduating in 2021, but though the lifestyle and wages were good, visa restrictions made for ‘unstable living’

2024-08-27 19:06

Shelbourne face Cork as holders Athlone meet Sligo Rovers in Women’s FAI Cup semi-finals

Women’s FAI Cup holders Athlone Town have been drawn away to Sligo Rovers, while Shelbourne’s quest to avenge last year’s defeat to the midlanders will encompass a Tolka Park clash with Cork City.

2024-08-27 14:30

Weather: More showers due after overnight rain warnings

Met Éireann status yellow rain warning remains in place in Cork and Waterford until 11am, with difficult travelling conditions expected

2024-08-27 05:36

Cluster of overdoses linked to opiate nitazene ‘came out of the blue’ - HSE clinician

State authorities remain on red alert due to high risk to life from synthetic opiate that is up to 25 times more potent than fentanyl

2024-08-27 05:00

Kick-starting your career on completing further education

Taking advantage of ‘work-integrated learning opportunities’ allow you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings

2024-08-27 02:00

Quarter of financial services jobs are outside of the capital

The number of people employed in the international financial services sector in Ireland rose to an estimated 57,600 last year, up 1,600, according to a Government report.

2024-08-27 01:30

From Kiltimagh to Uzbekistan: One Mayo man’s journey to a degree in agricultural science

Unsure about what path to take after the Leaving Cert Sean McGreal sat down with Westport College of Further Education

2024-08-26 23:00

Stolen review: Powerful and unflinching documentary on the mother and baby homes

Television: Documentary chronicles the evil of the homes while respecting the victims by letting eyewitnesses speak for themselves

2024-08-26 22:38

‘I went from a sexy murderess to a straight-laced nun’ – Galway actor Aoife Mulholland on West End musical ‘baptism of fire’

Musical theatre performer Aoife Mulholland has been on the West End stage for a decade now, but describes her beginnings as a “baptism of fire” when the first role she landed was the lead part of Roxie Hart in Chicago.

2024-08-26 16:24