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Jun 24, 2022

IUA say Leaving Certificate exams need to be moved forward

The Higher Education Minister has said bringing forward the Leaving Cert exams could be looked at under planned reforms of the exams. The Irish Universities Association has said next year's exams should be held in May. It would be in order to ensure students…

Jun 24, 2022

West Mayo Municipal District has a new Cathaoirleach

West Mayo Municipal District has a new Cathaoirleach. Independent councillor Christy Hyland was elected, unopposed at today's AGM of the Municipal District. He takes the chain from Fianna Fail councillor Brendan Mulroy. Mayo now has three independent…

Jun 24, 2022

O'Malleys from around the world gather in Mayo for the 66th annual O'Malley Clan Gathering

The 66th annual O’Malley Clan Gathering is underway. It’s a busy weekend, centred in Newport, with a wide variety of events around county Mayo over three days. The Chieftain of the O’Malley Clan Association this year is Professor Tom O’Malley, Consultant…

Jun 24, 2022

Tuam Archdiocese respond to alleged 'Eucharistic Miracle' in Mayo

The Archdiocese of Tuam is aware of reports in relation to what has been described as a “Eucharistic Miracle” in one of our parishes. In a statement to Midwest News the Archdiocese say that the Holy Communion is the source and summit of our faith and,…

Jun 24, 2022

Man released from Castlerea prison after serving a sentence for stabbing a Sinn Fein TD

Pearse McAuley has been released from Castlerea prison after serving seven years for stabbing Sinn Fein TD Pauline Tully 13 times. He was sentenced to 12 years with 4 suspended in 2015 for the attack on his ex wife. It happened on Christmas Eve in 2014, at…

Jun 24, 2022

Gardaí are investigating vandalism at a historical site in Sligo

An important archaeological site in Sligo has been the subject of ongoing vandalism in recent weeks. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, a heritage site managed by the OPW, is a cluster of ancient monuments at the heart of the Cúil Iorra peninsula, 4km west of…

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Jun 24, 2022

Both Sligo Rovers & Galway United held to scoreless draws tonight

Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers played out a goalless draw in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening.Cork City have returned to the top of the First Division courtesy of a 1-nil win at home to Cobh Ramblers.Galway drop back to second after they…

Jun 24, 2022

Both Sligo Rovers & Galway United held to scoreless draws tonight

Jun 24, 2022

Galway side named for battle with Armagh

Padraic Joyce has named his Galway team to face Armagh in Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter Final. The game throws in at 1:45pm in Croke Park. 1. Connor Gleeson 2. Liam Silke 3. Sean Kelly 4. Jack Glynn 5. Dylan McHugh 6. John Daly 7. Kieran Molloy…

Jun 24, 2022

Jack O'Connor makes three changes to his Kerry side for Mayo clash

David Clifford has been included in the Kerry team for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Mayo, but absent from the matchday 26 is midfielder Jack Barry. There had been speculation this week that Barry was struggling with a knock, his midfield…

Jun 24, 2022

One change to the Mayo side that defeated the Lilywhites two weeks ago

Mayo senior football manager James Horan has made one change to his starting fifteen ahead of their crucial All-Ireland Football Quarter-Final clash with Kerry this Sunday at 4 in Croke Park. Meath’s David Gough will be the man in the middle for Sunday’s…

Jun 24, 2022

Unchanged Minor side announced to face Kerry tomorrow

The Mayo minors have named their side to face Kerry tomorrow. The game throws in at 2:45pm in O'Connor Park in Tullamore. The Mayo side lines out as follows: David Dolan Balla Rio Mortimer Claremorris John MacMonagle Castlebar Mitchels Lorcan Silke Westport…