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Jul 24, 2021

Mayo Ultra Cyclists approaching the end of their latest challenge

The Mayo Ultra Cyclists are approaching the finishing line of their latest ultra cycling challenge to raise funds for three mental health charities - Mindspace Mayo, Turn2me and Make the Moove, a Macra na Feirme mental health initiative. The group set off…

Jul 24, 2021

Vintners Chief says there is a lot of uncertainty over new indoor service rules

The Vintners Federation of Ireland has warned that there is a lot of uncertainty in the industry over the new rules which will govern indoor service. In just two days hospitality can re-open for those fully vaccinated or recovered from Covid 19. Customers…

Jul 24, 2021

IPU says huge demand for vaccines across the west

There is a wide spread of pharmacies across Mayo offering the Pfizer- BioNtech vaccine alongside the Janssen jab. That's according to Tuam pharmacist Darragh O'Loughlin, the General Secretary of the IPU. Pharmacies started vaccinating in mid-June and to date…

Jul 24, 2021

Covid-19 patients in Hospital is on the rise

The number of Covid-19 patients in hospital is likely to exceed 200 within the next week, according to an infectious diseases consultant. The figure has more than doubled in the past 14 days, and now stands at 106. The highest number of Covid cases in six…

Jul 24, 2021

Galway Minister calls for children to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible

The Disabilities Minister says children should be vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible - with sick kids prioritised. The European Medicines Agency authorised the Moderna jab for 12 to 17s yesterday. They'd already approved the Pfizer vaccine for…

Jul 24, 2021

Heatwave will officially end today

A high temperature warning for the entire country has just come to end, after being in place for almost four days. The heatwave will officially end today, according to meteorologists. However, Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel, says sunny…

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Jul 24, 2021

Another Mayo League fixture falls victim to Covid

This evening's League One fixture between Achill Rovers and Partry Athletic in the Mayo Football League has been postponed due to Covid-19 issues.

Jul 24, 2021

Mayo hurlers name their side for today's Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final

Mayo Senior Hurling manager Derek Walsh has made four changes to the Mayo Senior Hurling team ahead of their crucial Nickey Rackard Semi-Final against Armagh today. Conor Daly replaces the injured Pearse McCrann at centre back, Kieran Kiely comes in for the…

Jul 24, 2021

Galway Rower part of Irish team through to final at Tokyo Olympics

It’s been a mixed night and early morning for Irish athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games with success on the water. The women's four of Galway’s Fiona Murtagh, Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, and Emily Hegarty advanced to the final after placing second in their…

Jul 24, 2021

Friday's Mayo GAA results

Michael Walsh SFL Group 4 Castlebar Mitchels 1-10 Aghamore 0-11 Mayo Junior B semi-finals Bohola Moy Davitts 1-08 Louisburgh 0-10 Mayo Junior C semi-finals Ballyhaunis 1-10 Westport 0-12 Mayo Gaels 2-07 Kilmaine 0-11 Mayo U15 Hurling League Final Claremorris…

Jul 23, 2021

Tuam native plays crucial role in Shamrock Rovers win over Galway

Shamrock Rovers are safely through to Tuesday’s FAI Cup draw following a 2-0 win at home to Galway. Tuam native Rory Gaffney scored one and created the other for Rovers.

Jul 23, 2021

Roscommon see off Mayo in Connacht Minor Football Championship

Roscommon have defeated Mayo this evening in the Connacht Minor Football Championship at DR. Hyde Park. The Home side got four goals in the first half which set the template for the game. It finished Roscommon 4-13 Mayo 2-12. Roscommon will now meet Galway in…