Gail Conway

Business Reporter

Davina Knight receiving her prize after being crowned Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races

Best Dressed Lady crowned on Ladies Day at Galway Races

Davina Knight from Portarlington, Co Offaly, has been crowned the Best Dressed Lady at Ladies Day at the Galway Races - scooping the €10,000 cash prize.

Connacht • 01 Aug 24

Mona McSharry's family had gathered at her grandparents' house in Grange, Co Sligo to watch the race

Bronze medal win 'fantastic moment' - McSharry's mother

Mona McSharry's mother has said seeing her daughter win a bronze medal for Ireland in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics was "a fantastic moment".

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 24

Top Galway fans Sophie and Paídí at Dunmore MacHales

Galway fans hopeful of an end to 23-year wait for Sam

In north Galway, the heartland of Gaelic football, some of the county's youngest supporters have been gearing up for what could be a nail-biting All-Ireland final against Armagh on Sunday.

Connacht • 26 Jul 24

Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty, who said she is 'proud and grateful' to be joined by the actor for the last 4km of the marathon

Colin Farrell to run marathon for friend's 'miracle 40th'

Hollywood actor Colin Farrell is set to run this October's Dublin Marathon with a close friend to mark her miracle 40th birthday and to support the charity Debra Ireland.

Ireland • 24 Jul 24

US President Joe Biden met with local business owner Anthony Heffernan last year

Mixed views in Mayo over Biden's election bid withdrawal

Residents in Co Mayo have mixed views on Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race.

Connacht • 22 Jul 24

Gardaí are investigating reports of a discharge of a firearm at a residential premises in Springlawn

Concerns of escalating violence after Longford shooting

Cathaoirleach of Longford Municipal District Councillor Seamus Butler has said the town is in shock following a shooting yesterday.

Leinster • 18 Jul 24

The plans for the centre include a space themed educational and recreational facility in an existing warehouse (stock image)

Midlands space exploration centre gets go-ahead

Planning permission has been approved for a new visitor attraction focusing on space education and exploration in the midlands.

Connacht • 17 Jul 24

Dr Ian Williams coined the phrase 'graphic medicine' back in 2007

Ties between comics and medicine explored in Co Westmeath

Healthcare professionals and educators are exploring how to communicate complex medical information through comics by sharing art, ideas and research.

Leinster • 17 Jul 24