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Oct 28, 2021

Number of Covid cases again on the rise

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been notified of 2,605 confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of 8am today, 487 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 99 are in ICU.

Oct 28, 2021

Date for trial set for Galway deputy accused of breaking Covid regulations in Clifden last year

A date for the trial arising out of what has been dubbed "golfgate" has been set for early next year. Galway Independent TD Noel Grealish and former Fianna Fáil Senator Donie Cassidy were served with summonses in relation to an alleged breach of Covid-19…

Oct 28, 2021

Aer Lingus to increase capacity to daily service on its IWAK-London route next summer

Ireland West Airport has today welcomed the news that Aer Lingus will increase capacity, to a daily service, on its London Gatwick route for summer 2022. Welcoming today’s announcement, Joe Gilmore, Managing Director, Ireland West Airport said: “We are…

Oct 28, 2021

Roll out from next week of over 60s booster jabs

Over 60s will start being given booster vaccines from next week. People who were given AstraZeneca will get a Pfizer dose. Over 60s will be given their shots in mass vaccination centres while over 70s will be done in GPs. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says…

Oct 28, 2021

No specific advice from NPHET on children limiting activities

The Taoiseach says Government's been given no specific advice from NPHET on children limiting their activities. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn asked parents to consider cutting down on what their children are doing for the rest of the midterm.…

Oct 28, 2021

New digital hub opening in Connemara Gaeltacht

A new digital hub in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht will be officially opened this evening. gteic@Ceantar na nOiléan will be officially opened by the Chairperson of Udarás na Gaeltachta in Leitir Mór. The hub encompasses 13 workspaces across 3 separate…

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Oct 28, 2021

Galway boxer in World Championship action later

Adam Hession will bid for a first Irish win at the amateur World Boxing Championships in Belgrade later. The Galway man fights in the last 32 of the 57kg division against Eduard Savvin of Russia. John Paul Hale exited the 60kg competition last night at the…

Oct 28, 2021

Galway United travel to Cork City tomorrow night

Galway United face Cork City at Turner's Cross this Friday with kick-off at 7.45pm. United play their last First Division league game against Cork City this week before the playoffs begin next Wednesday. The Tribesmen go into the fixture in good form after…

Oct 28, 2021

Claremorris capture U16 title

Homeland U16 A Final Claremorris 2-17 Castlebar Mitchels 2-09 Claremorris scorers: Niall Hurley 0-09, Paul Gilmore 1-02, Darragh Beirne 0-05, Dara Hurley 1-01

Oct 27, 2021

Two Galway players shortlisted for Camogie Player of the Year

The shortlist for the 2021 Camogie Association / GPA Player's Player of the Year awards were announced today.Galway's Aoife Donohue and Niamh Kilkenny have gotten the nod in the senior catagory along with Hannah Looney of Cork.Galway beat Cork by three points…

Oct 27, 2021

Garry Buckley signs 2-year contract with Sligo Rovers

Garry Buckley has signed a two-year contract with Sligo Rovers. The 28-year-old is in his second season at The Showgrounds. Buckley won a league and cup double with Cork City in 2017.

Oct 27, 2021

Roscommon's 1990/91 teams to be honoured on Sunday

The Roscommon teams which won back-to-back Connnacht Senior Football Championship finals in 1990 and '91 will be guests of honour at next Sunday's county final between Clann na nGael and Padraig Pearses at Dr Hyde Park. Managed by Martin McDermott, the…