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Aug 18, 2022

Ukranian Ambassador to Ireland meeting refugee families attending Novena at Knock

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland has been meeting refugee families attending the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock. Today marks prayers for peace in Ukraine with a special ceremony in the Basilica. The theme of this year's Novena is 'A Journey in Hope'.…

Aug 18, 2022

Interim CMO says Ireland should receive additional monkeypox vaccines by December

The Interim Chief Medical Officer has said that she expects Ireland to receive additional monkeypox vaccines by December. Speaking to RTE, Mayo native Professor Breda Smyth said she cannot yet put a specific figure on that allocation. There are 113 cases of…

Aug 18, 2022

Road closed near Charlestown following single vehicle collision

The Doocastle road outside Charlestown remains closed to traffic this evening. A man has been taken to Mayo University Hospital following the single vehicle collision which happened at around 11:15am this morning. Gardai are advising that the road will remain…

Aug 18, 2022

Livestock farmers switching into horse breeding not viable, according to the IFA

The Irish Farmers Association says it isn't viable for livestock farmers to diversify into horse-breeding. Junior Agriculture Minister Pippa Hackett told the Irish Independent she'd like to explore if farmers could generate income through horses. The Green…

Aug 18, 2022

Public warned to be wary of gulls as they are nesting at present

Pest control provider, Rentokil is warning to the public to treat gulls and other pest birds with caution this month as this period of the year sees increased activity from gulls due to it being their nesting period. The company has a number of practical…

Aug 18, 2022

Mayo SF deputy fails to secure information from the Minister on the number of additional school bus places available from September

The Minister for Education needs to act now and provide the additional school bus places needed for children returning to school. That’s the call from Mayo Sinn Fein deputy Rose Conway Walsh. Deputy Conway Walsh raised the matter in the Dail a number of…

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Aug 18, 2022

Sligo Rovers striker wins WNL player of the month

Sligo Rovers striker Emma Doherty's won the SSE Airtricity WNL Player of the Month for June / July. The Donegal native scored twice for Sligo in the 3-2 victory over champions Shelbourne and helped helped Sligo reached the semi-finals of the EVOKE.ie FAI…

Aug 18, 2022

Mayo League announce award winners for July

The Mayo Football League have announced their award winners for July. ElectricSkyline Manager of the Month: Sean Kelly (Ballyheane B) Hastings Insurance Team of the Month: Ballinrobe Town Intersport Elverys Super League Footballer of the Month: Nathan…

Aug 18, 2022

Galway United host Bray tomorrow night

Galway United host Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow at 7.45 pm. United can keep tabs with table-toppers Cork City with a win this week. The Tribesmen, who were defeated 2-1 by Waterford at the RSC last week, are currently four points behind City…

Aug 18, 2022

Live commentary of Sunday's Division 1 final

The Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Final takes place this Sunday in Ballina. The reigning county champions Knockmore clash with Castlebar Mitchels at 3:15pm in James Stephens Park in Ballina. That game will be live on Midwest Radio. It will be…

Aug 18, 2022

Dublin Football Manager given a new two year term at the helm

Dessie Farrell has been handed a new two year term to manage the Dublin senior footballers. The Na Fianna clubman guided the Metropolitans to the 2020 All Ireland title, but they have lost at the semi final stage for the last two seasons. Meanwhile, Tomas…

Aug 17, 2022

Mona McSharry finishes 7th in 50-metre breaststroke final

Sligo's Mona McSharry has finished seventh in the 50-metre breaststroke final at the Europeans in Rome. The Olympian also reached the 200-metre and 100-metre breaststroke medal races over the last week.