Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Ken Bruen was best known for his Jack Taylor crime novels (Pic: Facebook)

Galway crime writer Ken Bruen dies aged 74

The death has been announced of Galway crime writer, Ken Bruen.

Connacht • 30 Mar

Brothers Odhrán and Cian Somers have been operating their coffee truck for four years

Anger after food traders told to leave west Cork site

A group of long-term food traders in west Cork are pondering their future after being told they must pack up and leave.

Munster • 23 Mar

Volunteers gather at Kenmare Co-op ahead of the search for Michael Gaine

Over 200 volunteers join search for missing Kerry farmer

More than 200 volunteers joined the search for missing sheep farmer Michael Gaine in the Kenmare area of Co Kerry.

Ireland • 23 Mar

Michael Gaine, inset, was last seen in Kenmare at around 11am on Thursday

Hundreds join search for missing Co Kerry Farmer

Hundreds of people have joined a co-ordinated search effort in Co Kerry for missing sheep farmer Michael Gaine.

Ireland • 22 Mar

Judge Dara Hayes suggested Kyle Hayes should serve 180 hours of unpaid community service

Court to consider community service for hurler Kyle Hayes

A judge at Limerick Circuit Court has told Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes that he will avoid a three-month jail sentence if he is deemed suitable for community service.

Courts • 21 Mar

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill speaking at UHL today

Health minister focusing on 'better ED weekend systems'

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has renewed her focus on what she called "better weekend systems" across emergency departments nationally.

Munster • 20 Mar

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

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

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

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