Dentists are warning today of an increase in the number of patients who grind their teeth since the start of the economic downturn.

Labour's Derek Nolan is leading the poll after the first count in the Galway West constituency.

Micheál Martin is insisting that three Fianna Fáil candidates will be on the party ticket in Galway West.

Eighty-five jobs are to go in Galway City with the closure of a number of businesses, all part of the Jona Group.

GARDAÍ are investigating whether a house fire in which an elderly father-of-two was killed and his wife and son injured was started deliberately.

EMERGENCY measures to bring affordable water to the people of Galway are expected to be voted through the city council tonight.

A NEW opinion poll for Mayo suggests Enda Kenny’s profile as Fine Gael leader may not be enough to secure the party three seats in the constituency.

FIANNA FÁIL members should not ignore the houses of “blueshirts” or “provos” when canvassing for votes, Junior Minister Brendan Smith told delegates.

FIANNA FÁIL yesterday moved to bring an end to a bitter row over selection policy in Galway West by announcing Councillor Michael Crowe would be the party’s third candidate in the general election next year.

Fianna Fáil has chosen 32-year-old city councillor Michael Crowe to contest next year's election in Galway West.

DANA was given a slim hope of making it to a presidential election when Galway City Council backed her yesterday after the three Fine Gael members broke ranks to vote for her.