Analysis: Rugged topography and disadvantage of Border have reduced northwest’s economic growth

Large hinterland and strong job sectors give Sligo ‘latent capacity’, framework claims

Wild Geese: Philip McNamara, San Francisco-based vice-president at Voxpro, and kitesurfer

ITs around the country offer a diverse range of course options for students

Geraldine Lavelle lives in a care home after being paralysed in a collision in 2013

CAO’s ‘vacant places’ list shows dozens of courses which may still accept applicants

Results Helpdesk 2017: Many of you wrote to our expert guidance counsellors Brian Howard and Deirdre Garrett with queries, here is a selection of questions and answers

‘Drivers: check your mirrors and be conscious of other users on the roads’

Home front: interiors, design, people, events

Couple of leading counties to play under-21 teams in early-season competitions

Important there is full co-operation of EU member states on border controls, says MEP

Obituary: The librarian and mother of two was a committed and generous volunteer

There are other routes to third level if you didn’t get your choice of college offer

Niamh Brosnan, Loreto College, Cavan

Eithne Ní Chonghaile and David Dunphy met at a christening in Galway in 2004

Colleges and universities spend €1.5m in public funds annually on chaplains

One of the first big problems facing a new minister will be the issue that is being described by some as ‘the Irish Water of higher education’

IRA godfather who ruled south Armagh like Al Capone deserved reputation as ruthless

Galway lead throughout to beat Sligo while Roscommon thrash IT Sligo in Enfield

Interview: Wainwright’s desire to live stopped him from going the way of Kurt Cobain or Elliott Smith, and he has since found stability as a family man and opera composer

What courses are on offer? Are there any financial and childcare supports? Our guide has all the answers

Former rugby international one of a number of players cut after Clare challenge game

Appeals Committee upheld appeal overturning previous decision to award fixture to Mary I

Belfast university likely to contest Higher Education Authority’s expulsion decision

UUJ take on DCU on Wednesday at 2pm in Jordanstown

Mayo’s Evan Regan and Armagh’s Ciaran O’Hanlon were in fine form for respective teams

Former Ireland rugby player Duffy was a late withdrawal against Sligo IT

Other factors, especially the Sigerson Cup, need to be taken account when judging senior winning sequences

With options to suit every lifestyle and aspiration, choosing is the trickiest bit

Enterprising students develop solutions to problems faced by industry and society alike

Writer laid to rest yesterday in the company of poets and artists, musicians and singers, a president and, above all, his neighbours

Turning adversity into opportunity

Mayo spent last week in Dubai and can’t wait to get their campaign up and running

Longest managerial vacancy in the country will be filled inside the next three weeks

Some 25 years after Joxer went to Stuttgart, his children are finding new opportunities in Europe’s largest economy