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Dec 06, 2022

Mayo science student wins national award for research presentation

A county Mayo student has won the “2022 SURE Network Award for Best Oral Presentation”, at this year’s Science Undergraduate Research Experience Network Conference. Colette Collins from Carrowmore Lacken, Co Mayo, won the national award for her research…

Dec 06, 2022

Minister Naughton announces €21 million in supports for regional airports

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D., today announced the provision of over €21 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Ireland West (Knock), Shannon, Cork, Kerry and Donegal. This funding is being…

Dec 06, 2022

Met Eireann issue nationwide Status yellow temperature and ice warning

A national status yellow low temperature and ice warning has been issued for Thursday and Friday. It will run from Thursday at 10pm until 10am on Friday. Met Eireann is warning of "hazardous conditions", with temperatures to fall to minus four degrees.

Dec 06, 2022

O'Rourke sisters to be conferred with the freedom of Roscommon later this week

Two Roscommon sisters and champion boxers will be conferred with the freedom of the county later this week. The honour will be given to Tarmon natives Lisa and Aoife O'Rourke at a ceremony at Aras an Chontae this Wednesday. They will follow in the footsteps…

Dec 06, 2022

Sligo councillor calls for the introduction of an agency to deal with houses and apartments affected by building defects

A Sligo councillor has called for the establishment of a dedicated agency to deal with houses and apartments affected by building defects. Fianna Fail councillor Donal Gilroy says that currently, if a house is found in breach of a building regulation, it is…

Dec 06, 2022

Nursing Homes Ireland issue open letter to the Taoiseach asking for help

As the cost of living crisis continues, nursing homes across the region are at crisis point. Today, Nursing Homes Ireland have published an open letter to the Taoiseach in all national papers, calling on the government to 'please stop the crisis'. It comes as…

Latest Sport

Dec 06, 2022

Feeney to remain in charge of Rovers until 2025

Sligo Rovers Women have announced that Steve Feeney has agreed to stay in charge of the senior team until the end of the 2023 season. In a statement on their social media account, Sligo Rovers Women said: “We are beyond delighted to confirm that our Women’s…

Dec 06, 2022

UPMC launch concussion baseline testing programme for inter county players

The UPMC have joined up with the GAA, LGFA, the Camogie Association and the GPA to introduce a concussion baseline testing programme to inter county players across the country. The goal is to provide rapid diagnosis and concussion treatment for players. The…

Dec 06, 2022

Connacht clubs prepare for All Ireland Camogie semi finals

Clubs from Galway and Roscommon prepare for the All Ireland Camogie semi finals this weekend. Saturday 10 December 2022: AIB All Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final: Sarsfields (Galway) v St Vincent’s (Dublin) St Brendan’s Park, Birr, Co. Offaly.…

Dec 06, 2022

Galway GAA and Setanta College launch partnership

Galway GAA have launched a new athletic development partnership with Setanta College. This will focus on giving athletic development programmes to the county’s underage and development squads. Galway native Des Ryan will lead the implementation of the…

Dec 05, 2022

St Gerald's take Connacht Junior crown

St Gerald's Castlebar are Connacht Post Primary Junior A football champions. Full time score from the Connacht GAA COE: St Gerald's 1-14 Roscommon CBS 0-11

Dec 05, 2022

Ballina native appointed to IABA Board of Directors

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association have elected two new directors to their Board of Directors. Ballina native Fiona Hennigan was elected along with Darren O’Neill. Fiona becomes the IABA’s first female member of the Board of Directors. She is one of six…