The sea trout population of Ireland could be under threat amid rising temperatures and dwindling food stocks.

BEGORRAH and bejaysus, we’ve had a rough auld time of it in Hollywood over the years.

I’m at the Tyrone Guthrie centre in Annaghmakerrig again, starting work on a new ‘New Novel’.

One of The Menu’s great comrades, the wonderful Waterford chef-turned-teacher Michael Quinn, is taking his charges, final-year BA (Hons) culinary arts students in Waterford Institute of Technology.

Fierce competition between local rivals makes for treacherous Galway waters.

The resignation of the creative director, funding shortfalls, rebranding, and extra public relations costs have added to the drama, writes Lorna Siggins

Mariella Frostrup tells Richard Purden about her book on female travellers, her days in the music business and childhood memories of her time in Ireland

From the big blockbusters and a new Bond movie to some strong Irish offerings, Esther McCarthy looks at the cinema highlights for the year ahead.

A Connemara farmer has challenged the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to take him to court over works he is carrying out on a special area of conservation.

Anja Gohlke has been the head gardener at Kylemore Abbey and Victorian walled garden in Connemara for over 16 years, where she has overseen various initiatives.

Commuters in parts of Dublin and Galway will see significant improvements on some of their busiest bus routes from today.

The State is in the final stages of purchasing Aerfort Na Minna in Connemara in order to secure long-term connectivity to the Aran Islands.

In conversation with Hilary Fennell.

All you need to know on theatre, TV, music and art this week.

Current CEO Ronnie Counihan is to retire next year after 20 years at the helm of the historic hotel and 45 years in hospitality.

Frighten yourselves silly with 15 of the the best Halloween events taking place this year...

Purchasing a thatched cottage was a decision that would change Liam Broderick’s life. Kya deLongchamps meets the long-time thatcher

Complete Laboratory Solutions has announced it will create 100 new jobs in Galway over the next two years.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has called on residents of the Connemara town of Oughterard to “step back” and allow for the process of selecting new direct provision centre for asylum seekers to take place.

Forecasters are warning of the possibility of flooding over the next 24 hours.

It’s an American western like you have never seen before — as it’s been filmed in Connemara.

A favourite haunt of artists, Achill Island sets the scene for an auction on Sunday. Des O’Sullivan reports.

From the time he signed for a six under par 65 after the first qualifying round on Saturday last, Galway’s Ronan Mullarney looked a very sound bet for his first victory in the AIG Irish Close Championship.

The State paid €2m for a majority stake-holding in the Great Blasket a decade ago, which then-environment minister, John Gormley, considered good value, given the island’s cultural importance and its potential as a tourist attraction.

You can view Morgan O'Driscoll's sale online or in person, writes Des O'Sullivan.

On the eve of Connemara’s Omey island races, relatives of islanders have initiated a petition seeking the urgent return of bones removed during an archaeological excavation.

A man whose leg got trapped on the Connemara shoreline during a rising tide was brought to safety in a multi-agency rescue this evening.

A proposed deal between Pfizer and Mylan, pharma giants which between them employ around 4,500 people across Ireland could see the spin out of blockbuster and profitable drugs Lipitor and Viagra into a separate company.

A proposed deal between Pfizer and Mylan, pharma giants which between them employ around 4,500 people across Ireland could see the spin out of blockbuster and profitable drugs Lipitor and Viagra into a separate company.

She was enjoying her job as a management consultant but a change in career has Lesley Emin feeling as high as the tallest peaks in the west, she tells Lorna Siggins.

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a large wind farm in Co. Galway.

Your guide to what's on this week by Des O'Sullivan.

About 12,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in Ireland every year. Jonathan deBurca Butler visits Boots’ mole screening service where moles are scanned and the results sent away to British labs.

My childhood memories of summer are from growing up in Kilnamona, Co Clare. It all centred around gatherings — gathering the hay in stacks and stuff.

Politicians from all parties in Galway West have expressed opposition to a gold and silver mining bid in protected Connemara habitats.