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Aug 13, 2020

Cheers for fishermen who rescued paddle boarders this afternoon at the docks in Galway

The father and son who rescued the two paddle boarders who were missing in Galway Bay overnight were given a hero’s welcome when they returned to the docks in the city this (THURS) afternoon. Patrick Oliver (38) and his 18-year old son Morgan were hailed for…

Aug 13, 2020

Demand must drop to lift Do Not Consume notice on Achill water, according to Irish Water

Irish Water say that demand for water on Achill Island must drop in order to lift the Do Not Consume notice issued on the supply since Friday night last. Irish Water and Mayo County Council are appealing to residents, businesses and visitors to Achill Island…

Aug 13, 2020

Two paddle-boarders in Galway found alive

Following a major search and rescue operation on Galway Bay overnight and this morning two women have been found safe and well off Inis Oir after spending 15 hours out at sea. Former Galway RNLI lifeboat crew member and current shore crew member and fisherman…

Aug 13, 2020

Man arrested following stabbing incident in Swinford

Gardai are investigating a stabbing incident in Swinford last night. At approx 11.30pm Gardai were notified that a man had been observed at Main Street, Swinford, with an apparent stab wound. Gardai attended the scene and provided assistance to the injured…

Aug 13, 2020

Students from St. Muredach’s College in Ballina have qualified for the F1 in Schools 2021 World Finals in Melbourne

Students from St. Muredach’s College in Ballina have qualified for the F1 in Schools World Finals in Melbourne next year. Their team ‘Annex Racing’ beat off stiff competition to take fourth place in the national finals held earlier this year. F1 in Schools is…

Aug 13, 2020

Concerns over water quality in Currower area of Attymass

Concerns have been expressed about the water quality being provided in the Currower area of Attymass, Ballina. An old section of water mains was due to be replaced this year, but local Councillor John O'Hara says he's now been informed by a council engineer…

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Aug 13, 2020

Westport United clinch the Masters Cup

Westport United captured the Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup last night with a 3-1 win over Ballina Town. Westport took an early 2-0 lead through goals from Danny Scahill and Mark McNally. Tom O'Connor pulled one back for Ballina in the second half before Colm…

Aug 13, 2020

Wednesday night's Mayo GAA results

South Mayo Junior Championship Group 2 Mayo Gaels 3-12 Garrymore 0-12 East Mayo Junior B Championship Bohola Moy Davitts 3-16 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-09 Ballaghaderreen 2-15 Swinford 3-10 East Mayo Junior B Championship Group 2 Kiltimagh 3-10 Ballyhaunis…

Aug 13, 2020

Strokestown GAA club resumes activities, after club member contracted Covid-19

Strokestown GAA club in Co Roscommon has confirmed that a non-playing member of the club has tested positive for Covid-19. The club cancelled its minor game against Oran / St Croan's last Monday night after a club member did not feel well. The member has…

Aug 12, 2020

Galway Utd drawn at home to Shelbourne while Sligo Rovers will travel to UCD in round 2 of FAI Cup

Cork City's reward for their last gasp win against Longford Town in the FAI Cup last night is a second round tie against holders Shamrock Rovers. Rovers are at home in the only all-Premier Division tie in the round while Bohemians are the only other…

Aug 12, 2020

Hazel Finn included in the Irish U17 side for the European Qualifiers

Ireland are competing in international basketball for the first time this summer, with the men’s and women’s U17’s back in action this week, looking to reach a major finals. They're taking part in the European Qualifiers for FIBA U17 Skills Challenge 2020 and…

Aug 12, 2020

Excitement building ahead of the opening weekend of the Mayo Super League

This weekend sees the start of the Elvery’s Sport Super League. Champions Castlebar Celtic will travel to Ballyglass on Sunday Morning at 11am as they will bid for another successful season. Ballyhaunis Town host Ballina Town and newly promoted Swinford &…