THE comparison between the scans are stark.

Campaigners opposed to energy giant Shell’s gas project in Mayo today said Tánaiste Michael McDowell’s claim that it is strategically important is wrong.

GARDAÍ yesterday confirmed they were investigating alleged death threats made against Marine Minister Noel Dempsey.

A number of events are planned for Co Mayo today to mark the first anniversary of the imprisonment of the Rossport Five.

TRINITY College Dublin yesterday defended research into ecstasy use among its students, stressing that one would be paid to take part.

Campaigners battling to stop the Corrib gas pipeline in Mayo today claimed an independent review of the project had come up with a fairytale solution to real life problems.

Shell’s continuing commitment to a controversial onshore pipeline in Co Mayo showed the oil giant hadn’t got the message that local people didn’t consent to the scheme, protesters said today.

Opponents of the planned Corrib gas pipeline say they have no confidence in the latest safety review planned for the scheme.

The five jailed Mayo gasline protestors are now resigned to spending more than 50 days behind bars after a plea for help failed.

The wife of a Mayo man jailed for protesting against a controversial gas pipeline today failed to secure the County Council’s support for their campaign.

Five men jailed for their protests against the construction of a controversial gas pipeline in Co Mayo will remain in prison despite oil giant Shell’s announcement it was suspending work on the project, it emerged today.

Dozens of supporters gathered outside Dublin’s High Court today as five Co Mayo men were returned to jail over their protest against a controversial gas pipeline.

The lives of gardaí are at risk because of poor security and working conditions at some Garda stations.