Teresa Mannion

Regional Reporter

Shauna Madden and Nicole Ward were critical of asking prices for houses being nowhere near the sale price

Frustration and despair over rising house prices

On the streets of Galway city, people of all ages and backgrounds have given their reaction to a new report by property website MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland.

Connacht • 09 Jan

The cortege leaves St Mary's Church after the funeral mass

Hundreds attend funeral of Marguerita O'Rourke

Hundreds of people have attended the funeral mass of 21-year-old Marguerita O'Rourke, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident near her home in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, just over a week ago.

Munster • 29 Dec 24

The Pálás Cinema is due to close at the end of February 2025

Mixed reaction to news of Pálás Cinema closure in Galway

There has been mixed reaction to news that the Pálás Cinema in Galway is to close at the end of February due to ongoing financial losses.

Connacht • 19 Dec 24

Santa chats with Tommy Donohoe during his visit to the grotto

Sensory Santa's Grotto brings Christmas magic in Galway

Santa's elves and helpers have taken time out of their hectic Christmas preparations to transform rooms at University of Galway into a Sensory Friendly Santa's Grotto for children with additional needs.

Connacht • 17 Dec 24

Exports from St Tola Goat Cheese Farm were three days late last week because of the closure of Holyhead Port

Delivery delays a 'big concern' for Co Clare cheese farm

Ongoing difficulties caused by the closure of Holyhead Port have led to delays in deliveries of up to three days for a cheese farm in Co Clare.

Ireland • 17 Dec 24

The defibrillator on the summit is now fully operational

Defibrillator restored, reinstalled on Croagh Patrick

A huge community effort in Co Mayo has seen a defibrillator unit repaired and reinstalled on the summit of Croagh Patrick following an act of vandalism earlier this month.

Connacht • 16 Dec 24

Gardaí in Westport are investigating the incident which occurred over the weekend

Anger after defibrillator on Croagh Patrick vandalised

There has been widespread outrage and anger in Mayo following the vandalism of a defibrillator unit at the summit of Croagh Patrick.

Connacht • 04 Dec 24

Catherine Connolly and Séan Canney discuss their options during a casual meet up at the Spanish Arch in Galway

Will Independents get the two main parties over the line?

As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are considered likely to go into government together, the question is whether they will form a coalition with smaller parties or a block of Independents.

Election 24 • 03 Dec 24

Mary Robinson speaking at the ceremony held in Atlantic Technological University, Mayo

Mary Robinson conferred with an honorary doctorate at ATU

The former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate from Atlantic Technological University (ATU).

Regional • 02 Dec 24

Alf the giant newt took part in a tour of Galway city

Alf the giant newt makes his way around Galway city

Galway's Macnas street performance company have a newt kid in town for Halloween.

Connacht • 27 Oct 24