RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter

RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.

Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.

Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.

Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D

Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races

Niamh Lordan and Tariq Anwar took top honours at Friday’s Lee Strand Best Dressed competition at Killarney Racecourse.

Judges TJ Reid, Kilkenny hurling player, and influencer Niamh de Brún-Reid selected ten male and ten female finalists after reviewing contenders throughout the enclosures.
Listowel native Niamh Lordan, now living in Cork, won Best Dressed Lady. She wore a rented Leo Lin dress from Labelle paired with a self-designed glass hat, securing a VIP trip for two to Paris and a crystal vase.
Dublin resident Tariq Anwar was named Best Dressed Gent, wearing a white Louis Copeland suit, a Texas off-white hat, and handmade Italian shoes to win a VIP trip for two to Milan.