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Mar 29, 2023

Comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67

Comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady's died at the age of 67. His family say he passed way "unexpectedly but peacefully" yesterday evening. His father was Irish and had grown up in Ballincurry, County Roscommon, before moving to England in 1936 and settling in…

Mar 29, 2023

Two Russian government ships spotted off the west coast this week

The Defence Forces deployed ships and aircraft this week after spotting Russian government ships off the west coast of Ireland. The Irish Times reports the Air Corps and Navy were sent to monitor the two ships capable of interfering with sub-sea cables. But…

Mar 29, 2023

Listed house prices fall for the first time in a decade

For the first time in a decade there has been a fall in listed house prices.. House prices fell by 0.3 per cent in the first three months of the year according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report The number of homes available to buy at the beginning of…

Mar 29, 2023

Labour urges Independent TD's to support motion of no confidence in Government today

The Labour leader, Ivana Bacik, is urging Independent TDs to step up and support the party's motion of no confidence in the Government over the lifting of the evictions ban. The Coalition has tabled a counter motion and this will be debated in the chamber…

Mar 28, 2023

Sinn Fein to present a bill before the Dail this evening over the eviction ban

The Taoiseach has accused Sinn Féin of exploiting people's fears around housing, as it continues its campaign to extend the eviction ban. Sinn Féin will present a bill before the Dail this evening, seeking to extend the ban until January 31st, 2024. Mary Lou…

Mar 28, 2023

More resources needed for the Mayo Garda Drugs Unit, according to Ballinrobe councillor

Additional resources for the Mayo Garda Drugs Detection Unit to clampdown on the sale and supply of drugs across the county, was sought by members of the county Joint Policing Committee who met on Friday last. Ballinrobe based Fianna Fail councillor Damian…

Latest Sport

Mar 28, 2023

SHS Westport suffer defeat to Loreto St Micheal in All Ireland Final today

A hat-trick from Lauren Woods saw Loreto St Michael’s from Navan win their first ever Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A title in an exciting final. An inspired display from Meath senior Ciara Smyth also played a big part in securing a famous…

Mar 28, 2023

Mindspace charity game between Mayo and Sligo raises €15,000

Mindspace Mayo have announced that the charity game between Mayo and Sligo during the pre season campaign for the inter county football season has raised €15,000 for the charity. The game was played in January at James Stephens Park in Ballina. Mayo GAA…

Mar 28, 2023

Former Connacht captain to return as member of coaching team

Connacht Rugby have confirmed the appointment of former club captain John Muldoon to the Professional coaching team on a two-year deal. He will have responsibility for the lineout and maul, and will work in conjunction with Colm Tucker who will stay as head…

Mar 28, 2023

Live updates of Sacred Heart's All Ireland final today

It’s a big day today for the girls of the Sacred Heart school in Westport. They square off against Loreto St Michael’s of Navan in the Lidl LGFA All Ireland Post Primary School Senior A Championship Football Final. The game takes place in Glennon Brothers…

Mar 27, 2023

Mayo to face Galway in National League final this Sunday at 4

The fixtures have been confirmed for this weekend's Allianz National Football League finals: Saturday April 1 2023: Division Four final: Sligo v Wicklow, 5:00PM Division Three final: Fermanagh v Cavan, 7:15PM Sunday April 2 2023: Division 2 final: Dublin v…

Mar 27, 2023

Staunton calls time on AFLW career

Cora Staunton has decided to call time on her AFLW career following 50 appearances with the GWS Giants. She became the first international player to join an AFLW list back in 2017 and became the club’s all-time leading goal kicker and appearance record…