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Aug 05, 2021

Another thunderstorm warning for Connaught tomorrow

Met Eireann has issued another thunderstorm warning for tomorrow (Friday) that will impact most of the country. The status yellow alert will affect all of Connacht and Ulster as well as some counties in north Leinster and north Munster. The warning will come…

Aug 05, 2021

Walk-in covid vaccination clinics open across the west again this weekend

Walk-in Vaccination Clinics will open for everyone aged 16 and over across the region, this weekend Anyone aged 16 and older who hasn’t yet received their first dose vaccine, can go to one of the walk-in vaccination clinics in the west this weekend. The dates…

Aug 05, 2021

12-15 year olds can register from next week for Covid vaccination

Registration for covid vaccines for 12 to 15 year olds will open next Thursday. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is encouraging parents and young people to seek information from reliable sources. It comes as it was confirmed the 6 millionth vaccine dose has…

Aug 05, 2021

Live music and a dance floor, now needed for wedding couples, according to Westport Banqueting Manager

The return of live music and a dance floor is the next big need for wedding couples, according to a Westport Banqueting Manager, as 100 guests are allowed to attend wedding receptions from today. Vincent Nugent is the Banqueting Manager at one of the region’s…

Aug 05, 2021

Deputy wants answers from the AG on when the "200 outdoor" rule was introduced

A Roscommon deputy is demanding clarification from the Attorney General on when the "200 outdoor rule " was enacted. Independent deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is accusing the government of making it up as they go along regarding Covid regulations. He says as a…

Aug 05, 2021

36 patients on trolleys today at University Hospital Galway

Trolley numbers are high at hospitals across the West once again today. The country's second-highest number of patients on trolleys is at University Hospital Galway, where 36 patients are currently on trolleys, waiting for admission to a bed. There are 27…

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Aug 05, 2021

Belmullet native runs for Australia in the Olympics tomorrow night (Irish time)

Belmullet’s Sinead Diver will compete in the women’s marathon at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics tomorrow night (August 6) , running for her adopted Australia. Now aged 44, Sinead only took up running in her mid-thirties after the birth of her two children. The race,…

Aug 05, 2021

Dublin star Philly McMahon looks forward to increased number of supporters at All-Ireland semi-final

Dublin All-Star Philly McMahon has been looking ahead to their All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Mayo in Croke Park on Saturday week next. The attendance for the game will be 24,000, and will include supporters on Hill 16 for the first time since early last…

Aug 05, 2021

Mayo GAA Golf Classic will be played in Claremorris over the next 2 days

The Mayo GAA Golf Classic will be played tomorrow and Saturday at Claremorris Golf Club. All funds raised from the event will support Mayo's inter-county players and teams in this year's championships.

Aug 05, 2021

Mayo defeat Galway in Connacht LGFA Minor championship round 5

Mayo defeated Galway last night in the Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Minor Championship. The fulltime score in Ballindine was Mayo 4-11, Galway 1-13.

Aug 05, 2021

Second day of action at Sligo Races

There's an eight-race card at Leopardstown today, with the first off at 3.45. While a seven-race programme at Sligo begins at 4.30.

Aug 04, 2021

Double header for Mayo Ladies and Men in Croke Park for All Ireland semi-finals

The GAA has confirmed that the TG4 Ladies Gaelic Football Association All- Ireland Football semi-final between Dublin and Mayo will take place in Croke Park on Saturday, August 14th, as a curtain raiser to the men’s All Ireland semi-final between the same…