Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Local golfer David Tubridy stands in front of Trump International Golf Club sign in

Irish Open in Doonbeg 'massive for the area', say locals

There were cheers in Doonbeg this afternoon when news had filtered through that next year's Amgen Irish Open will be played at Trump International Golf Club in the village.

Munster • 10 Sep

Future tense - new Irish publisher showcases speculative fiction

A new association has been set up to give Irish writers of speculative fiction a platform to showcase their work and attract publishers from home and abroad.

Books • 08 Sep

The Baboró arts festival for children returns to Galway

A children's festival which has been described as a "joyous celebration" will return to Galway next month.

Connacht • 08 Sep

Desmond Egan, the first patient to undergo the CB3 procedure, with Professor Alan Soo, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at University Hospital Galway

Galway hospital introduces new surgery for rib fractures

University Hospital Galway has introduced a new surgical procedure for the treatment of rib fractures.

Connacht • 02 Sep

Budget 2026 comes against the backdrop of 15% tariffs on goods exported to the US with threats of even bigger hikes on pharmaceuticals.

Govt looking at budget impact of EU-US trade agreement

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohue, said the Government was looking at the impact on budget plans, of the recent trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Business • 29 Aug

Voxes of Galway students talking about the accommodation crisis

Students 'broke and angry' amid Galway housing shortage

University of Galway has renewed a campaign urging people to avail of the Government's Rent-a-Room Scheme.

Connacht • 26 Aug

Students gather in a concert hall and hold a sign in both Irish and Welsh

Conamara students set for gala concert in Irish and Welsh

Excitement levels are through the roof in Coláiste Lurgan in Conamara as hundreds of Irish and Welsh students take to the stage tonight.

Connacht • 22 Aug

New service fleet to 'future proof' rescue - Coast Guard

The Irish Coast Guard says a new aviation service at Shannon Airport will future proof the next generation of search and rescue operations.

Ireland • 21 Aug

The competition ring is seen from above at the Connemara Pony Show

Thousands descend on Clifden for Connemara Pony Show

Thousands of people are descending upon Clifden in Co Galway for the annual Connemara Pony Show.

Connacht • 20 Aug

Four white-tailed eaglets released back into the wild

Four white-tailed eaglets have been released back into the wild at Killarney National Park, as part of a final year re-introduction programme to Ireland.

Ireland • 10 Aug