Sally-Ann Barrett

Multimedia Journalist

Liam Maher and Santina Coyle stand outside their shop and face the camera

Reopened businesses bring new life to Tipperary villages

Despite years of closures, rural Ireland is showing signs of renewal, as local entrepreneurs reopen long-shuttered shops and pubs, restoring vital social and economic hubs.

Munster • 08 Sep

Image of a woman and her baby at public meeting in Ballinasloe

Rally to be held in Ballinasloe over maternity services

A public rally will take place in Ballinasloe later this month in response to concerns regarding the future of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway.

Connacht • 06 Aug

GAA for All camps serving children with additional needs

This week at Pearse Stadium, coaches and volunteers of Galway GAA hosted the county's first GAA for All Inclusive Cúl Camp of the summer.

Connacht • 25 Jul

The funeral mass was held at the Sacred Heart Church on Seamus Quirke Road

Hundreds attend funeral for man after community appeal

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral in Galway of a man who died without any known next of kin, following an appeal from his community.

Connacht • 29 Apr

Sonas will tell the Oireachtas women are often forced to navigate a complex system to access supports for cases of domestic violence (Stock image)

Call to simplify access to domestic violence services

A leading domestic violence charity is urging members of the Oireachtas to do more to simplify the pathway for those experiencing of domestic, sexual and/or gender-based violence seeking to access key support services.

Ireland • 04 Mar

Galway Co Council has urged the public to remain extremely cautious when undertaking any repairs (file image)

Galway public warned to be cautious during Éowyn cleanup

As the clean up following Storm Éowyn continues, Galway County Council has appealed to members of the public to remain extremely cautious when undertaking any repairs or cleanup work.

Connacht • 11 Feb

Four generations of the Murphy family, Ballymacward, Ballinasloe, Co Galway

Four generations of family under one roof to share heat

Seven days on and Storm Éowyn continues to impact four generations of one Galway family, who have found themselves back living under the same roof in order to share the benefits of a generator as their village remains without electricity.

Connacht • 31 Jan

Four generations of one family impacted by Storm Éowyn

Seven days on and Storm Éowyn continues to impact four generations of one Galway family, who have found themselves back living under the same roof in order to share the benefits of a generator as their village remains without electricity.

Ireland • 31 Jan

Lhara Mullins says there is no visibility of support for those coping with the current conditions

Galway family without power feel 'forgotten'

A mother of three autistic children in county Galway without electricity since Storm Éowyn hit last Friday says she and her family feel forgotten about as the wait for reconnection continues.

Ireland • 30 Jan

Student's in Peterwell National School prepare for the arrival of Christmas this year

Young and old keep Christmas traditions alive

A visit to the local church to see the crib on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve boxes to open early and the annual reading of the Night before Christmas poem before bedtime on 24 December.

Connacht • 24 Dec 24