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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Northern Ireland weather warning issued for thunderstorms

The Met Office says thunderstorms are expected to form in some areas, which may lead to power cuts

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Viable device found in Co Antrim after reports of suspicious object

Residents were evacuated

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Belfast buskers say city will bounce back as they hit the streets again

We spoke to the city's finest troubadours who told us the challenges and obstacles they have faced since lockdown - a...

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No further Covid-19 related deaths reported in NI

Four new cases have been confirmed today

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Man charged with hijacking offences in West Belfast

A 37-year old man is due in court on Monday

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The big Belfast bap debate that's dividing communities

What do you call it?

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Belfast woman conducts Zoom ceremony for couple from her own home

Fiona Solomon said the ceremony was "full of love" as she oversaw proceedings from her home in Ballygowan

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In photos: Belfast shoppers hit high street for first time since lockdown

Retailers in Northern Ireland were given the green light to re-open

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Crawfordsburn road re-opened after crash

Motorists have been told to avoid the area

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NI teen Childline counsellor calls on young people to volunteer

He is part of a dedicated team of volunteers who answer emails and calls at the Belfast base

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Belfast residents to kneel outside their homes for Black Lives Matter

Tributes have turned up in several places such as the gates of Ormeau Park, where residents have voiced messages of s...

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Black Lives Matter protesters' fine fund raises more than £18k

The fund, which was started by Alliance for Choice, was set up to cover fees imposed by the PSNI for protestors at Sa...

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