Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Irish woman Gena Heraty is pictured with Annabelle Pierre in Haiti

Gena Heraty family 'on tenterhooks', says parish priest

A priest in Co Mayo has said the family of Irish woman Gena Heraty who was kidnapped in Haiti are "very upset" and "on tenterhooks" as negotiations continue.

Ireland • 05 Aug 25

A view from the stand at Thurles Racecourse

Shock and sadness at Thurles Racecourse closure

Members of the horse racing community in Tipperary have been expressing their shock and sadness at the news that Thurles Racecourse is to close with immediate effect.

Ireland • 01 Aug 25

Winner of the best dressed at the Galway Races, Megan Cunniss

Frocks, feathers and fascinators at Galway Ladies' Day

The highlights of day four at the Galway Races were Ladies' Day and the Galway Hurdle.

Connacht • 31 Jul 25

People march with pride flags and rainbow paraphernalia at the annual Limerick pride parade

Hundreds of people take part in Limerick Pride parade

Hundreds of people took part in the annual Limerick Pride parade and PrideFest this afternoon.

Munster • 12 Jul 25

Man charged with murder of 71-year-old in Limerick city

A 43-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 71-year-old Michael Hayes following an assault in Limerick city.

Courts • 13 Jul 25

Playwright Tom Murphy at the Druid Theatre

Druid to celebrate 50 years with exhibition in Galway

An exhibition in Galway will feature photographs spanning half a century, of the Druid Theatre Company by renowned Connacht Tribune photographer, Joe O'Shaughnessy.

Regional • 12 Jul 25

A sign warning that coastal walks were shut at the Cliffs of Moher

'Expensive' but 'amazing' - tourists on Wild Atlantic Way

Tourists spoke about the high cost of holidaying in Ireland as heavy rain forced the closure of coastal walks at the Cliffs of Moher.

Munster • 30 Jun 25

Dr Conor Hanrahan was assisted by rural and international graduate schemes

Lisdoonvarna GP service 'would be closed' without support

A GP practice in Co Clare has avoided closure after a doctor agreed not to retire and to take over the service in Lisdoonvarna.

Health • 30 Jun 25

Nearly all of the pupils in the school were involved with the project

Galway city school crowned Golden Bee champs

A primary school in Galway city has buzzed away the competition to be crowned national Golden Bee Champion in the 2025 Pollinator Project competition.

Connacht • 30 Jun 25

The EV hub is the first of its kind in Ireland and is located in Westside, which is a decarbonisation zone in Galway City

Solar-powered EV charging hub launched in Galway

A solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub has been launched in Galway City by Mayor Mike Cubbard and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney.

Connacht • 27 Jun 25