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Oct 19, 2021

2,399 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed this evening

The highest number of Covid cases since January 22nd has been recorded today. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 2,399 cases. 473 Covid patients are in hospital, which is a drop of 11 from yesterday. 74 people are in ICU, up one on…

Oct 19, 2021

World's largest aircraft touches down at Shannon Airport

The world's largest aircraft touched down in Shannon Airport this afternoon. The Antonov AN-225 arriving from China, carrying a consignment of cargo for distribution to the Irish retail sector. Shannon Airport is the only airport in Ireland capable of…

Oct 19, 2021

Verdict of medical misadventure at inquest into death of young Westport man

A verdict of medical misadventure was returned by a coroner today at an inquest into the death of a talented young student and footballer from an extremely rare and serious condition. Adam Mulchrone, Sandyhill, Westport died at Mayo University Hospital, on…

Oct 19, 2021

Mayo Senator welcomes reopening of entertainment and night-time sector

The Cabinet has approved the easing of some restrictions from this Friday, but mask wearing, social distancing and the use of vaccination passports have been extended until February 2022. Nightclubs will be allowed to re-open on Friday, and the 11.30pm…

Oct 19, 2021

CEO of Saolta Group says significant increase in number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the region

There was a significant increase over the weekend in the number of people admitted to hospitals across the West with Covid-19, according to the Saolta Hospital Group. There are 41 patients with the virus currently being treated at the Galway hospital - up…

Oct 19, 2021

Taoiseach announces easing of restrictions from Friday with nightclubs set to reopen

The planned re-opening of nightclubs and other sectors can go ahead on Friday with Digital Covid Certs in place. Capacity limits on weddings and other religious services will lift on Friday. 10 adults will now be allowed at a table when dining indoors, up…

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Oct 19, 2021

Sporting venues can return to full capacity from Friday

Sporting venues will be allowed full capacity from this Friday after the Government announced that crowd limits on outdoor events will be lifted. That means 50 thousand can attend the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal at the Aviva…

Oct 19, 2021

Galway gymnast qualifies for AA finals at World Championships

Emma Slevin has become the first Irish gymnast to qualify for the All Around finals of the World Championships in Japan. The Galway teenager finished 21st on a score of 50.165, with the top 24 progressing to the final. The Claregalway woman will compete in…

Oct 19, 2021

Former GAA boss calls for two-year trial of Proposal B from 2023

The former President of the GAA, John Horan, is believed to be giving his backing to a 2 year trial for Proposal B around the restructuring of the Football Championship. The Irish Independent reports that Horan supports the introduction of the League…

Oct 19, 2021

12 Galway players nominated for Camogie All-Stars Awards

All-Ireland Senior Champions Galway lead this year’s Camogie Association All-Stars Award nominations, with 12 players selected on the shortlist. Runners-up Cork feature with 10 nominations, with six counties across the four provinces represented. Kilkenny,…

Oct 19, 2021

O'Neill joins Padraic Joyce's coaching staff in Galway

Former Kildare manager Cian O'Neill has been added to the Galway football coaching staff. He'll work under Padraic Joyce, having fulfilled a similar role with Ronan McCarthy in Cork for the last two years. Joyce is entering his third year at the helm with the…

Oct 18, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo boss denies rumours of row with management team

Mayo Senior Football manager James Horan has denied rumours of a row with members of his management team. The Ballintubber man spoke on the Midwest Radio about the alleged fallout, social media abuse, and he also reflected on the All-Ireland final defeat. It…