Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Over 100 people marched to Bantry Town Square

Campaign highlights 'indiscriminate harvesting' of sprat

Calls for a ban on inshore fishing by industrial trawlers have become an increasingly divisive issue among coastal communities in counties Cork and Kerry.

Munster • 03 Jun 25

The incident occurred at Lissadell Beach yesterday afternoon

Community devastated as boy named after Sligo drowning

Shock and sadness have been expressed after a young boy died after getting into difficulty in the water at a Co Sligo beach yesterday afternoon.

Ireland • 18 May 25

Three women breached Shannon Airport's perimeter fence and caused criminal damage (file photo)

Garda injured after criminal damage incident at Shannon

Three people have been arrested following a criminal damage incident at Shannon Airport in Co Clare this afternoon.

Munster • 18 May 25

President Michael D Higgins said hunger is being used as an 'instrument of war'

Gazans subjected to 'forced starvation', says President

President Michael D Higgins has accused the United Nations Security Council of failing "again and again" by not dealing with current famines including what he called the "forced starvation" of the people of Gaza.

Ireland • 17 May 25

Mary Booth pictured with her fundraising team

Clarinbridge community preparing for fundraiser tea party

The community of Clarinbridge in Galway is gearing up for its annual tea party as part of a fundraising effort for the east African country of Malawi.

Connacht • 13 May 25

Wheelchair uses say they have experienced a new lease of life as a result of the initiative

Wheelchair-friendly beach mats bring joy in Mayo

Wheelchair users in Co Mayo have been enjoying the sunshine on a blue flag beach in Iorras, thanks to recently installed accessible mobility mats.

Ireland • 13 May 25

Hundreds of people, including parents and children, teaching staff and community members, walked from Séipéal Réalt na Mara to Scoil na bhForbacha, demanding change

Protest highlights road safety concerns in Conamara

Local communities in Conamara have once again highlighted what they say is a continued lack of action on improving road safety in the area.

Connacht • 12 May 25

The initiative was launched by Minister of State Seán Canney in Enfield, Co Meath

First defibrillator unit for motorway installed on M4

The first purpose-built defibrillator unit for a motorway has been installed at a service station on the M4 in Enfield, Co Meath.

Leinster • 01 May 25

It is understood that a location within the Merlin Park site for the elective hospital has been chosen (file image)

Site to be assessed for elective hospital at Merlin Park

The HSE has confirmed that steps have begun to examine and assess a site for a new elective hospital at Merlin Park in Galway.

Connacht • 29 Apr 25

Clifden RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat and all-weather Shannon class lifeboat

Galway RNLI carried out over 100 rescues last year

RNLI lifeboat crews in Galway carried out more than 100 rescue operations last year. The figures were announced as the charity gears up for a new fundraising initiative to help raise funds for the organisation.

Connacht • 29 Apr 25