Jessica Mercer Reporter
  • Galway
  • Galway Beo

Jess is a news reporter for Galway Beo. A Belfast girl born and bred, Jess studied journalism at university in Scotland and for the past two and a half years has worked as a reporter for Gloucestershire Live in south-west England.

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Ryder Cup delight after Galway's Devin Morley dons GAA top

Many took to Twitter to applaud the golfer's attire

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over 2 years ago
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NUIG say accommodation fully booked while students left without housing

The university say they are "acutely aware" of the issue

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over 2 years ago
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Irish language app will help native speakers with everyday conversation

GaelGoer is a new app aiming to make life easier for Irish speakers

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over 2 years ago
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Meet the TikTok star, 76, who went viral after skateboarding with dog in Galway

He is well-known in the area for being an "absolute legend"

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over 2 years ago
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Videos circulate of armed Gardai swarming Tuam as four injured in funeral brawl

Garda officers remain at the scene of a public order incident

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over 2 years ago
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LIVE: 'Several Garda units' rush to Galway cemetery after reported funeral fight

There are reports of ambulance at the scene

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over 2 years ago
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Huge two-day festival taking place at one of Galway's most incredible landmarks

There's a fantastic line-up and there's still tickets left

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over 2 years ago
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'Human blood feasting' bugs warning issued to people with Galway among worst hit

There is four warning signs that there could be an infestation in your hotel, Airbnb room or in your own home

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over 2 years ago
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Famous Ballinasloe Horse Fair cancelled for second year

Galway County Council cited the same reasons as last year's cancellation

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over 2 years ago
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Movies set and filmed in Galway that you may not have heard of but have to watch

Some are the finest Hollywood flicks of all time and some are cinema gems that have been forgotten about

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over 2 years ago
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Éamon Ó Cuív's seven-point Galway housing fix to overturn 'decade neglect'

Ó Cuív added that the Government's current plan to tackle this crisis, called 'Housing for All' would address the iss...

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Young Galway woman fears she could lose job if she can't find home in two weeks

She says the housing situation in Galway is "the worst its ever been"

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