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Sep 22, 2020

New cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening in Galway, Mayo & Roscommon

334 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified in the Republic in the last 24 hours, while there have been no new recorded deaths. Of today's cases, 174 are in Dublin, 36 in Cork, 30 in Kildare, 18 in Donegal and 10 are in Louth. There are also 10 new cases…

Sep 22, 2020

Roscommon has higher 14-day incidence rate of coronavirus than Leitrim

In terms of the 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19, Co Roscommon is now higher than Co Leitrim - which had been named as a county of concern by the National Public Health Emergency team. In the two weeks up to Sunday 20th September, Co Roscommon had a 14-day…

Sep 22, 2020

19 patients on trolleys today at both Mayo & Sligo University Hospitals

There are 19 patients on trolleys today at both Mayo and Sligo University Hospitals. Today's trolley watch from the INMO shows 265 patients admitted to hospitals across the country were waiting for beds, including 19 on trolleys at both Mayo and Sligo…

Sep 22, 2020

Dough Bros named among Top 50 Best Pizzerias in Europe

Two brothers with family connections in Swinford have made history, as their Galway restaurant has been named in the Top 50 Best Pizzerias in Europe. The Dough Bros in Galway city is owned by Eugene and Ronan Greaney. Their restaurant on Middle Street in the…

Sep 22, 2020

Shortfall in flu vaccine raises serious concerns for vulnerable people - Naughten

The prospect of only two thirds of last year’s flu vaccine supply this winter raises serious concerns for vulnerable groups. That’s the view of Roscommon-Galway Independent TD Denis Naughten. The Oireachtas member has lobbied for a large uptake in the vaccine…

Sep 22, 2020

Mayo postmaster says fortnightly welfare payments are having a 'huge impact' on business

A Mayo postmaster says fortnightly social welfare payments have led to a huge drop in footfall for post offices and their adjoining businesses. Aughagower man John Pat Scott says the Covid-19 measure has led to the loss of the bulk of his Friday customers…

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Sep 22, 2020

Spectator removed from Mayo Football League game after directing verbal abuse at a player

A person was removed from a Mayo Football League match on Sunday after directing verbal abuse at a player. That was confirmed by Ballina Town FC in a statement on social media. The incident occurred just before half time in their Super League game against…

Sep 22, 2020

Galway United earn fifth consecutive league win against Cabinteely

Galway United defeated Cabinteely 1-0 last night in their crunch SSE Airtricity League First Division match. In the 99th minute Stephen Christopher sent a free kick near the sideline to the top right corner of the net to seal the win. It was an incredible…

Sep 21, 2020

Galway GAA semi-final postponed due to close contact with Covid-19

Another big Galway Championship match was called off yesterday due to close contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19. Cortoon Shamrocks confirmed that a member of their Intermediate Football team was in self-isolation while a test is organized. They were due…

Sep 21, 2020

Mayo showjumper wins an International Grand Prix in Germany

A Mayo showjumper rode to victory at the International Grand Prix of Herzlake in Germany at the weekend. North Mayo man Jonathan Gordon earned a well deserved win at the event, coming out as the overall winner from a starting list of 59 competitors and 20…

Sep 21, 2020

Galway United travel to Dublin in the First Division this evening

In the SSE Airtricity First Division Galway United travel to Stradbrook Road on this evening for a midweek league fixture against promotion rivals Cabinteely. United have climbed up the league table over the last few weeks, winning four straight league games…

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo Football League results from today

Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 6 Claremorris 1 v 7 Ballina Town Manulla 4 v 2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 0 v 0 Swinford Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 6 Iorras Aontaithe 2 v 0 Manulla ‘B’ Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 0 Killala Ballina Town ‘B’ 2 v 2…