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Jul 12, 2020

No new deaths from Covid-19 and 17 new cases of the virus confirmed

There have been no new deaths of people with Covid 19 in the Republic. New National Public Health Emergency Team figures show there are 17 new confirmed cases. The total number of people infected since the outbreak broke out here is 25,628. The death toll has…

Jul 12, 2020

Numerous South Mayo road projects approved according to Ballinrobe Councillor

There are a number of road projects in South Mayo that are getting the green light according to Fianna Fail Councillor Damien Ryan. Traffic alleviation measures have been approved in Ballinrobe and significant overlay is taking place on the N84 between…

Jul 12, 2020

Foxford Woollen Mills heralds online trade during restrictions as a saviour

The Covid-19 lockdown proved disastrous for many businesses across Co Mayo, while others found new customers shopping online. The online business was a saviour for the Foxford Woollen Mills, according to its managing director Joe Queenan. The Foxford Woollen…

Jul 12, 2020

Transport Minister has no plans to mandate helmets for cyclists

The Transport Minister has said he has no plans to introduce legislation that would make it mandatory for people on bikes to wear helmets. In response to a parliamentary question from Mayo TD Alan Dillon, Eamon Ryan says the law would have limited benefits.…

Jul 12, 2020

Diving instructors union calls on government to help develop safety protocols for the sector

UNITE has warned driving instructors and their students could be at risk of Covid-19 if the government doesn't implement safety guidelines for them. The trade union which represents instructors says there are potentially 20,000 interactions between drivers…

Jul 12, 2020

First cases of Covid-19 detected by the HSE's app

The HSE's new Contact Tracing App has detected its first cases on Covid-19. As of today, the app has been downloaded by over 1 million 180 thousand people. The HSE say a number of patients that have tested positive for coronavirus uploaded their details to…

Latest Sport

Jul 12, 2020

LISTEN: Connacht Rugby Star Dave Heffernan

Irish Rugby international and Connacht Star Dave Heffernan joined Michael D. McAndrew today on Midwest Radio's Sport Show. The Ballina native made his first senior start from the province eight years ago and since then has gone on to become one of their most…

Jul 12, 2020

LISTEN: Freestyle motocross rider Evan Mullarkey from Ballina

A Mayo man is one of the country’s top names in the niche sport of freestyle motocross. 24 year-old Evan Mullarkey from Ballina is part of the FMX Ireland team after taking a keen interest in the sport over ten years ago. Evan specialises in doing shows all…

Jul 12, 2020

John Maughan fears All-Ireland Series might not be completed this year

Former Mayo manager and current Offaly boss John Maughan doesn’t think we will see an All-Ireland final in December. He feels there is a strong possibility there will be a second wave which will bring everything to a standstill again. The Crossmolina native…

Jul 12, 2020

Mayo GAA Vice Chairman says clubs are really putting their shoulder to the wheel

Competitive Club football will return next weekend with the opening round of the Michael Walsh Leagues. Con Moynihan who is the Chairman of the Mayo GAA Central Controls Committee says it’s great to see that clubs in the county are putting their shoulder to…

Jul 12, 2020

Blacksod's Eddie Maguire wins IBG Golf Classic at Beechpark

Blacksod man Eddie Maguire won yesterday's IBG Handa Golf Classic at Beechpark Golf Club in Dublin. The former Mayo and Meath footballer posted a 3 over par 73 which gave him a 2 stroke victory over Patrick Morgan Junior and Willem Roode from South Africa.…

Jul 12, 2020

Barry Geraghty announces his retirement

Irish jump jockey Barry Geraghty has retired from horse racing at the age of 40. The rider won the Grand National in 2003 and twice claimed the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Geraghty rode over 650 career winners, including 43 at the Cheltenham Festival.