Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

The site will be closed for a number of weeks at least

Tourist site repairs to take weeks after storm damage

Storm Éowyn has caused serious damage to the looped boardwalks and interpretive signage on the site of the Marconi Station near Clifden, Co Galway

Connacht • 29 Jan

Thousands of people across Conamara are still without electricity, water, mobile phone service or landlines following Storm Éowyn

'People feel afraid' - storm impact felt in Conamara

Conamara is one of the areas worst affected by Storm Éowyn and people in An Cheathrú Rua, Co Galway have been venting their anger and frustration during a visit by Minister Dara Calleary.

Connacht • 29 Jan

A house in Carna was severely damaged in the storm

Progress reported in restoring power in the west

There has been some progress being made in the restoration of power and water in the west of the country, following Storm Éowyn.

Connacht • 28 Jan

Mary and Martin Higgins got through the weekend by 'living on bread and water... and a bit of love'

'We couldn't get in or out' - storm's impact felt in west

Some of the worst affected areas by Storm Éowyn have been in the west of Ireland, where major clean-up operations are under way.

Connacht • 28 Jan

A gas explosion at a restaurant in Castlebar left two employees with burn injuries

Two injured in gas explosion at Castlebar restaurant

Two people are being treated at Mayo University Hospital following what appears to be a gas explosion at an Indian restaurant in Castlebar.

Connacht • 27 Jan

The benches have been installed at three locations on a trial basis

Galway 'smart' benches generate plenty of online chat

The arrival of new "smart benches" in the Galway city area have received a mixed reaction from members of the public.

Connacht • 21 Jan

Their first EPC defibrillator in Australia has been installed in the remote rural town of Broome

Mayo-made solar powered defibrillator reaches Australia

From Mayo to Australia - an Irish-made solar emergency defibrillator unit has been unveiled this weekend in rural northwest Australia.

Connacht • 19 Jan

The event is free of charge, and supported by the University of Galway and a number of local companies

Galway hackathon aims to inspire students to pursue tech

Computer science students have been attending an innovation hub with industry experts in Co Galway to enhance their Leaving Certificate projects and pitch ideas for future start-ups.

Connacht • 18 Jan