Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Kyle Hayes seen leaving the courthouse this morning

Judge adjourns decision on Kyle Hayes' suspended sentence

A judge at Limerick Circuit Court has adjourned his decision on whether to activate a two-year suspended sentence for violent disorder imposed on Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes last March.

Courts • 19 Mar 25

Máire Connolly pictured with her gold medal and her family in Turin

Homecoming for 'golden girl' Connolly after medal win

The village of Clarinbridge in Co Galway is buzzing with plans for a homecoming on Sunday to celebrate their "golden girl" Máire Connolly.

Connacht • 14 Mar 25

The charity i4Life is a non-profit Irish organisation that specialises in immunisation, nutrition and primary healthcare

Health professionals to raise funds for Zambian township

A group of Galway healthcare professionals are embarking on a fundraising walk along the Famine Way to raise money for ongoing projects in an impoverished township in Zambia.

Connacht • 11 Mar 25

The flood relief project in Crossmolina will take around four years to complete

Works begins on new flood relief scheme in Crossmolina

An official sod turning ceremony has taken place in Crossmolina, Co Mayo to mark the construction phase of a flood relief scheme for the town.

Connacht • 07 Mar 25

The drones are operating from Carrowmore Beach in Louisburgh and flying to the island at a speed of around 120km/h

'Game changer': Drones bringing medicine to remote island

The University of Galway is carrying out a pilot project that aims to transform how remote island communities receive their healthcare.

Connacht • 27 Feb 25

Bishop Willie Walsh died last week at the age of 90

Funeral mass of Bishop Willie Walsh takes place in Ennis

More than a thousand people have attended the funeral mass of Bishop Willie Walsh at Ennis Cathedral in Co Clare.

Munster • 24 Feb 25

Dr Paul Carney is in a nursing home with a traumatic brain injury and complex physical needs

Man jailed for injuries to GP in dangerous driving case

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for four years for dangerous driving causing what was described as catastrophic life-changing injuries suffered by a retired local GP when he was knocked off his bicycle in 2023.

Courts • 22 Feb 25

Ciarán Keating was killed after a car driven by Dean Harte collided with his car near Swinford, Co Mayo in July 2023

Man given suspended sentence over fatal Mayo crash

A 22-year-old man has been given a 17-month suspended sentence at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court in Mayo for careless driving causing the death of Ciarán Keating, brother of singer Ronan Keating.

Connacht • 19 Feb 25

Recently retired Michael Ring has been a public representative since 1979

Michael Ring named 2025 Mayo Person of the Year

The former TD and Minister, Michael Ring has been officially named as 2025 Mayo Person of the Year at an awards ceremony in Dublin tonight.

Connacht • 15 Feb 25

Locals in Dunmore in Co Galway remain without power 15 days after Storm Éowyn

Dunmore locals feel 'forgotten' 15 days since Storm Éowyn

Significant power outages remain in the west of Ireland following Storm Éowyn, with over 100 customers still without power in the Dunmore area of Galway.

Weather • 08 Feb 25