Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

The Atlantic Tri-Orchestra pictured together with their instruments

Young western musicians prepare for orchestra festival

Young musicians from counties Donegal, Sligo and Mayo are gathering for a combined rehearsal at Music West in Castlebar.

Regional • 24 Jan

Respite gives families 'breathing space'

Parents of children with life limiting illnesses and those who have experienced the death of a child, are taking part in a family engagement workshop this weekend to help shape the proposed Sunflower Children's Hospice in the west of Ireland.

Connacht • 24 Jan

Students from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir with their principal Alan Mongey and Medtronic Site Lead Tom Shiel at Medtronic Parkmore in Galway

Galway students recognised for excellence in STEM

Students from across 15 secondary schools in Galway have been presented with awards for outstanding achievement in STEM.

Connacht • 23 Jan

Gardaí say no arrests have been made and the drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis

Cannabis worth €600k found on company premises

Gardaí are investigating the seizure of cannabis with an estimated street value of €600,000 at the premises of a multinational company in the west of Ireland.

Connacht • 23 Jan

Teddy bear hospital at University Hospital Galway

Over 1,000 children to take part in Teddy Bear Hospital

The much loved annual 'Teddy Bear Hospital' is taking place at the University of Galway today and tomorrow. More than 1,000 schoolchildren will be taking their sick teddies, dolls and other favourite toys to be treated by medical and healthcare students.

Connacht • 22 Jan