The son of a Ballyhaunis woman has died following an avalanche at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps. 29-year old Matt Barnaville died after the avalanche at a resort near Nendaz in the Valais region of Switzerland on Monday. Matt, who was born and raised in…
The Taoiseach says Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions will continue into February. Michéal Martin told his parliamentary party last night that the case numbers remain too high. It comes as a further 61 deaths and 2,488 new cases have been reported -148 new cases…
"Joe Biden is facing unprecedented challenges but he is also facing unprecedented opportunities. This is a President who knows the scale of his challenge and he has no time to waste." - Enda Kenny speaking to Tommy Marren live this morning. Listen to the full…
There has been a further 61 Covid-19 deaths and 2,488 new cases. The number of people in hospital now stands at 1,923, while 210 people are in intensive care. Ireland's 14 day incidence rate is 1,223 cases per 100,000 people. The Chief Medical Officer says…
The music of a Claremorris-born composer featured as part of the inauguration ceremony for US President-elect Joe Biden today. The Proclamation was performed by leading Irish concert violinist Patricia Treacy during the inaugural Mass, a piece of music that…
There’s excitement and pride across Co Mayo today as Joe Biden is set to become the 46th US President at a scaled-back ceremony in Washington this evening. Around 1 thousand people are expected to be at the inauguration in Washington DC - significantly lower…
Galway's Jack Glynn has been named the Eirgrid U20 Player of the Year while Donal Ó Fátharta has won the Manager of the Year award. The Tribesmen captured All-Ireland crown last month by seeing off Dublin by one point in the decider. Galway have six players…
Mayo GAA will be holding a Training Course for voluntary stewards to assist with the games in MacHale Park in Castlebar and at club pitches in Mayo for 2021 and beyond. When trained, these voluntary stewards will also be available to assist their clubs with…
Mayo Sports Partnership are calling on all men across Mayo who want to improve their mental & physical health, general mood and wellbeing to join their Men on the Move Virtual Programme where you will get weekly calls and advice from a qualified physical…
Entry is now open for the first Colm Horkan Memorial Run which takes place on 14th February, in memory of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan from Charlestown. East Mayo AC have teamed up with Charlestown GAA club to organise the run, which is a virtual…
Ballina Rugby Club received a special delivery this week, as Caelan Doris presented his home club with his first Ireland jersey. Caelan first lined out for Ballina at an Aviva Minis festival in 2010. Ten years later, he won his first international cap for…
Connacht centre Bundee Aki is close to making his return from a knee injury. Aki could yet be fit for Ireland's Six Nations campaign. He also hasn't been ruled out of Connacht's re-fixed Pro14 encounter with the Ospreys at the Sportsground on Sunday. Fellow…