Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Girl climbs Croagh Patrick to raise Duchenne awareness

An eight-year-old girl from Kinvara, Co Galway, has completed her climb of Croagh Patrick to raise awareness and help fund research into the muscle wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Connacht • 56 mins

Street view of University Hospital Limerick

Risk to patient care at UHL 'intolerable' - Medical Board

The Medical Board at University Hospital Limerick has warned that the risks to patient care at the hospital "remain intolerable and unacceptable".

Munster • 11 May

former First Lady of Ireland, Sabina Coyne Higgins was formally presented with Mayo Person of the Year award at a ceremony in Dublin

Sabina Coyne Higgins named Mayo Person of the Year

Former first lady of Ireland Sabina Coyne Higgins was formally presented with the Mayo Person of the Year award at a ceremony in Dublin at the weekend.

Connacht • 20 Apr

Darren Forde (R) from Hollymount, has now created the life saving Emergency Anaphylaxis Plus Kit

Mayo man creates life-saving emergency EpiPen kit

The Mayo man who installed the first life-saving defibrillators on Croagh Patrick has developed a medical kit to improve emergency response to severe allergic reactions.

Connacht • 20 Apr

Collection of 'pre-loved' boats set for auction

Browsers and potential buyers have flocked to a public display of "pre-loved" boats at Shannon Harbour in Co Offaly.

Leinster • 19 Apr

photographed left to right Independent Ireland TDs Ken O'Flynn, Michael Collins and Richard O'Donoghue

Protests highlight dissatisfaction with Govt - Collins

The leader of Independent Ireland has said the party has made what he called a "significant and unmistakable impact" over the last year as a credible voice for ordinary people.

Politics • 18 Apr