Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

The mural is informed by the symbols and icons of Tuam, artists Shane O'Malley said

New mural in Tuam draws on local 'icons' - artist

A piece of contemporary art in Tuam, Co Galway is the latest addition to the ongoing programme of public artwork in Galway and other parts of the country.

Regional • 30 Nov 23

A light installation spelled out the words 'WE SEE YOU' on the hill of the castle and visible from the air.

Galway village holds vigil in solidarity with Palestine

A silent candle lit vigil has taken place tonight in Kinvara in Co Galway to mark the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Connacht • 29 Nov 23

A gathering outside the hotel last week (Photo: Ocean FM)

Plan to accommodate asylum seekers in hotel put on hold

A group of residents from Dromahair in Leitrim have been told that the arrival of people seeking asylum to the village has been put on hold pending the resolution of a hotel planning issue.

Connacht • 29 Nov 23

In Galway, one school is completing a programme to be recognised as a 'child rights school'

Galway school hopes to become a 'child rights school'

Events are being held around the world to mark UNICEF's World Children's Day, which highlights the UN General Assembly's adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959.

Connacht • 20 Nov 23

Research shows that having a defibrillator on site within two minutes gives people who suffer a cardiac arrest an 80% chance of survival

Project sets to deliver defibrillators across Mayo

A community-led initiative has been launched in Castlebar, Co Mayo, to help deliver life-saving equipment across the county.

Connacht • 20 Nov 23

A special memorial ceremony took place in Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Irish road victims remembered at memorial ceremony

Events have been taking place across the country to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Ireland • 19 Nov 23

The University of Limerick hosted a number of events for Science Week

UL in drive to get women to study STEM subjects

The University of Limerick has been reaching out to schools throughout Science Week in a drive to encourage more students to consider careers in the various sciences.

Regional • 18 Nov 23

The HSE said that a review of record retention policies will be completed (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Gardaí alerted after patient files illegally accessed

Gardaí have been alerted to the illegal accessing of historical patient files at a former hospital in Co Donegal, the Saolta University Hospital Group has said.

Ulster • 14 Nov 23

Hundreds of people attended Requiem Mass at St Brigid's Church in Corofin

'So hard to let you go' - funeral of Co Clare couple

The funeral has taken place of Joe and Claire Collins in Co Clare.

Munster • 13 Nov 23

The NGO i4Life is working in Zambia to provide nutrition clinics and primary healthcare services

Concert to be held in Galway to raise funds for NGO

A group of Galway healthcare professionals are hosting a human rights concert at the Town Hall Theatre in December to raise funds and promote awareness of their ongoing projects in the southern African country of Zambia.

Connacht • 11 Nov 23