There will be significant reform of the planning system despite a Department of Environment review finding no criminality or corruption across seven local authorities.

Independent candidate and 'Dragon's Den' personality Sean Gallagher has received his first formal nomination to contest the presidential election.

A revolutionary new harbour costing €14m has been completed on one of the Aran Islands.

Galway Co Councillor Michael 'Stroke' Fahy walked free from the Four Courts today after the Court of Criminal Appeal set aside his conviction for fraud and attempted theft and ordered that a retrial take place.

Galway Co Councillor Michael Fahy will know next week if his appeal against his conviction for fraud and attempted theft has been successful.

The Irish Coastguard has said an oil spill off the Connemara coast is under control and does not pose any significant environmental threat.

THOUSANDS of children are to benefit from a multi-million euro plan to build 32 playgrounds throughout the country, it was announced yesterday.

PLANS by Galway Co Council to ban non-Irish speakers from living in the Gaeltacht areas of the county could be open to legal challenge.