The Boil Water Notices on the Gort Public Water Supply, the Glenamaddy Public Water Supply and the Dunmore/Glenamaddy Public Water Supply in Co Galway have all been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the…

Tributes are being paid this evening to Dr. Martin Finnerty who lost his life in a road traffic collision in Ballinrobe yesterday evening. Dr. Finnerty died after he was struck by a vehicle in the town shortly after 6:30pm yesterday. His body has been removed…

The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have labelled the EU Commission and their President Ursula von-der Leyen hypocrites following the signing of the Mercosur Trade deal between the EU and four Mercosur countries – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay…

The man who died in yesterday evening’s road traffic collision in Ballinrobe has been named locally as Dr. Martin Finnerty. Dr. Finnerty died after he was struck by a vehicle in the town shortly after 6:30pm yesterday. His body has been removed to Mayo…

Main street in Ballinrobe has reopened to traffic this afternoon following a fatal collision yesterday evening. Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following the collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Shortly after 6.30pm, Gardaí and emergency…

The female (50s) receiving medical treatment in Portiuncula University Hospital passed away from her injuries, yesterday. The local coroner has been notified. A post mortem examination will take place in due course. Investigating Gardaí are appealing to…

Bank of Ireland says it's aware of an issue with its application and online banking service at the moment. In a post on social media, the bank says it's working to resolve the problem. It has also apologised for any inconvenience.

A Mayo man has been crowned Garage Supervisor of the Year at his year's Bus Eireann National GEM awards. The GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards, recognise excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward-thinking. The ‘Garage Supervisor of…

A Mayo councillor has called for action to be taken on the amount of derelict properties in the county while some people have been left living in hotels. Councillor Harry Barrett says extra resources are needed within the council to tackle dereliction and to…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian, in Ballinrobe last night. Shortly after 6.30pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident at Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. The…

169 new Gardai will pass through the Garda College in Templemore this afternoon. Of those, 96 will be stationed in the Dublin Region, with 31 based in the Eastern Region, 24 in the North Western Region and 18 in the Southern Region. It brings the number of…

A Roscommon TD has confirmed that Dillon House in Ballaghaderreen will reopen in the new year. Deputy Claire Kerrane says there was slight delays in supply of some materials but it is on track to reopen in January 2025. She says the temporary library will…

Savers are being warned to keep an eye on their investments as interest rates fall again.The ECB cut the rate by a quarter of one per cent again yesterday, with more reductions expected in 2025.While its good news for mortgage customers, Darragh Cassidy from…

Revised Personal Injuries Guidelines are being described as 'a retrograde step'. Insurance Ireland says today's publication of the guidelines by the Judicial Council will increase the cost of claims. It recommends an average 16.7 per cent increase in awards.…

A man has been remanded in custody in Galway following a serious assault on a woman at a property in Ballinasloe. According to RTE, Owen Naughton of Loughbaun, Aughrim, Ballinasloe Co Galway, appeared at Ballinasloe District Court charged with assault causing…

The European Central Bank's cut its key interest rates by a quarter of a per cent. It's the fourth reduction this year. It says inflation in the Eurozone is coming close to its 2 per cent target and the economy is weakening. The ECB has also signalled further…

The price of a driver licence and learner permit are set to increase by 10 euro. They'll rise to 65 and 45 euro, respectively, under changes announced by the Road Safety Authority, which will take effect from January 1st. The cost of an NCT will also increase…

Farmers from Mayo and Galway have detailed how dog attacks have destroyed their livelihoods and called for action to deter trespassers on their land. At a meeting in Ballinrobe on Monday night farmers outlined multiple incidents involving people with dogs on…

Fishing groups here say agreements on EU fishing quotas for next year were "probably as good as we could hope for". European Fisheries Ministers reached agreement after prolonged negotiations on opportunities for Irish and EU fishers in the early hours of…

The new Static Speed Safety Camera systems in place on the N17 in Mayo and N59 in Galway, will go operational tomorrow, Friday 13th December. Vehicles detected driving in excess of the 100km/h posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from tomorrow.…

There are long delays facing patients at hospital emergency departments across the region this morning. 37 patients are on trolleys at University Hospital Galway today, the third most overcrowded nationally. 31 patients are waiting for a bed at Sligo…

A man is facing charges in connection with a serious assault in Co. Galway.A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being found with very serious injuries at a house in Ballinasloe on Monday night.A man in his 50's was arrested yesterday.Gardaí…

The Social Democrats will meet today to decide its approach to government formation talks. The party must decide if it wants to press ahead with talks on being in a Coalition or to stay in opposition. However, Independents look the most likely to make up the…

A Mayo business owner has called for influencers to promote local businesses this Christmas. Sophia McHugh, who owns Ruby Do Gifts, put the call out on social media recently and gained a lot of traction on Tiktok. She says that in the run up to Christmas,…

The Taoiseach says it's important to get a new government in place for January. Simon Harris says negotiating teams will continue to meet over the coming days, in the hope of agreeing a serious policy framework within the next few weeks. Meanwhile the Social…

Fishing groups here say agreements on EU fishing quotas for next year were "probably as good as we could hope for". European Fisheries Ministers reached agreement after prolonged negotiations on opportunities for Irish and EU fishers in the early hours of…

A man has been charged with drug offences following the search of several locations in South Mayo yesterday. An Garda Síochána conducted an operation in Ballinrobe, targeting the sale and supply of illegal drugs. Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit,…

Gardaí in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, have arrested one man following a serious assault on Monday evening last. At approximately 7:00pm, Gardaí were alerted to an assault at a residence in Ballinasloe. A woman aged in her 50s received serious injuries. The…

A Mayo attraction has received an International accolade from the UK National Railway Heritage Association. Kiltimagh Velorail, a partnership between IRD Kiltimagh CLG. and Mayo County Council, has received the award for the innovative repurposing of 13…

There are long delays facing patients at hospital emergency departments right across the region this lunchtime. 31 patients are on trolleys at both University Hospital Galway and Sligo University Hospital today, the third most overcrowded nationally today. 21…

The continued flow of sewage into Clew Bay from Newport has been described as a scandal. West Mayo Councillor Johnny O’Malley says Irish Water need to be held accountable. He says in 2019 funding was announced for the project with a view to work being doing…

A Midlands/Northwest MEP has questioned the proposed Mercosur trade deal with South American nations, saying that “trust has been damaged” in European institutions and its ability to manage trade partnerships arising from the war in Gaza. Roscommon-based MEP…

Three TDs who failed to get re-elected in the General Election have been appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris. Former Galway East Fianna Fáil TD and Junior Minister Anne Rabbitte is among those being appointed to the Seanad. Party colleague Joe…

A section of the N17 in Sligo is closed to traffic this morning as emergency services deal with an overturned truck and a chemical spillage. The truck overturned near the Woodside Inn at Rinbane which is between Ballinacarrow and Tubbercurry in Sligo.…

Experts say a national plan is needed to prevent homes being lost to coastal erosion. A new report from The Journal Investigates which found five councils are still allowing residential and commercial premises to be built on erosion hotspots. The Office of…

A local councillor has raised concern over an area of Castlebar, where power outages have become very common, and homes are sometimes left a number of days before power is restored. Councillor Ger Deere says about 30 homes in the Derryharve/Tullycommons area,…

Full negotiations get underway between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael today, on the formation of the next government. The deputy leaders of both parties met last night to discuss the structure and format for today's talks. Sources for both sides said it was a…

Motorists will have a cold and frosty start in much of the country today. A status yellow 'low temperature' warning remains in affect across Munster, Ulster, Connacht and west Leinster. The Met Éireann alert warns of sharp to severe frost, with temperatures…

The leader of the Labour party has met individually with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. Ivana Bacik provided each leader with Labour's policy proposals, as well as manifesto committments on issues including housing, workers rights and disability services.The…

Members of the traveller community are calling for the next government to immediately implement the National Traveller Mental Health Strategy. It was developed by the HSE in 2022, and while a working group was established last year, members of the community…

Castlebar based Fine Gael cllr Cyril Burke has ruled himself out of the running for the upcoming Seanad Election. This comes amid speculation that Senator Paddy Burke may not be seeking election on this occasion and that Cyril, his brother, would seek the…

At yesterday’s monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, sales were approved for two significant buildings in the county town. The former Imperial Hotel, and the adjoining Glenpark building, was sold to PJ Staid and Joe Egan, to develop a 44 bedroom hotel. Part…

A local councillor has called for a 'Council for the West' to be set up, which would use the expertise of retiring politicians along with retired businesspeople. Cathaoirleach of the Claremorris/Swinford MD Damien Ryan has proposed the formation of a forum,…

Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident on the Tuam Road, Galway City. The incident took place near to the Riverside Commercial Estate. A section of the area has been cordoned off by tape and a tent has also been put up. A number of Gardaí are…

44% of secondary schools in County Mayo have recorded a decrease in the amount of Leaving Cert students that have gone on to third level education. Today’s Irish Independent Feeder Schools 2024 report shows details of how many pupils sat the Leaving Cert in…

A status yellow low temperature warning has been issued for 19 counties.It affects Munster, Ulster, Connacht and west Leinster.The warning begins at 8pm and runs until 11am tomorrow morning.Met Éireann says minimum temperatures will be around minus 3 degrees…

Mayo native Sally Rooney has been listed among the top 25 most influential women of 2024. The Financial Times released the list in recent days, celebrating ‘the women remaking the world we live in today’. The Castlebar author is joined on the unranked list by…

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to a private wind farm and interconnected hydrogen plant, located in the area of the Mayo/Sligo border. Mercury Renewables have been awarded the planning permission, to construct a site with 13 wind turbines which…

The majority of homes, farms and businesses across County Mayo have got their power back following Storm Darragh’s destruction over the weekend. At its peak, roughly 375,000 customers were affected by power outages, and ESB Networks reported yesterday evening…

The deputy leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will meet this evening to discuss the process of engagement of the talks for a Programme for Government. After that, the parties' negotiation teams will then discuss the challenges facing the country. Fianna…

The skate park at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar is open to the public as of today. It is hoped that an official opening will take place in the coming weeks. Recent inclement weather conditions have meant that the park opened later than expected. Welcoming the…

Motorists who may be travelling on the main Sligo to Ballina road this evening are being asked to proceed with caution. This notice comes after a truck broke down on the N59 at Beltra, resulting in a buildup of traffic on the road. Drivers are being advised…

As part of an ongoing Road Safety Campaign to prevent and detect bad driving behaviour, Ballina Gardaí are conducting a series of patrols and checkpoints. Yesterday morning, a driver was detected travelling at a speed of 105km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The driver…

Taoiseach Simon Harris is today meeting with a group of Independents, on the possibility of them joining to create a strong coalition with Fianna Fáil. The Fine Gael leader is expected to meet eight TDs in the coming days, having already held meetings and…

Uisce Éireann is continuing efforts to restore normal water supply to customers across County Roscommon today. This follows widespread service disruptions in the county caused by the impact of Storm Darragh over the weekend. Following the restoration of…

Water is returning to homes and businesses in Erris following a power outage at the local water treatment plant. Uisce Éireann customers in Bellacorrick, Kennagh, Ballyglass, Glenamoy, Inver, Doohoma and Geesala experienced low pressure or a disruption to…

Tributes are being paid to the late Tommy Higgins of Claremorris, who passed away over the weekend. Tommy was a dedicated entrepreneur in the town. Alongside his wife Kathleen, he helped to establish the Green Stores, the Dalton Inn and supported numerous…

A Sligo councillor doesn't believe that the RSA's plan to introduce a speeding awareness course will do any good. Councillor Marie Casserly says that more should be invested in education before people begin driving to warn them of the implications of breaking…

A stretch of road in County Roscommon is currently closed following a road collision. The incident took place at Boho, Ballintubber, on the R377 Castlerea to Ballintubber road, at around 10:20am this morning. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the…

Uisce Éireann is calling on customers in Erris to conserve water due to a power outage at Belmullet Water Treatment Plant affecting operations. Homes and businesses in Bellacorrick, Kennagh, Ballyglass, Glenamoy, Inver, Doohoma and Geesala are experiencing…

Mayo IFA are holding an open public meeting this evening on the ongoing concern of dog control and the practise of lurching in the South Mayo/North Galway area. Local representatives have been invited to the meeting, along with members of An Garda Siochana to…

Drivers caught speeding could soon be offered one chance to go to a course instead of receiving penalty points.The Road Safety Authority has told the Irish Independent it would be similar to the system in the UK.It would give drivers a chance to take the…

Members of the public are being asked to be fire-safety aware this festive season.The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has launched anew campaign warning of the increase of fire in the home over Christmas. A new TV ad will run on social…

Consumers will spend more this Christmas compared to last year, according to new research.The findings from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission reveal that the cost of an Irish Christmas has risen by 14 percent, to an average of one thousand…

Michael Martin and Simon Harris will sit down for talks on the formation of a new government later. Both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have appointed negotiating teams, but the party leaders will kick-off discussions today on how a new coalition might look.…

The public is being urged to alert anyone sleeping rough to homeless charities, as temperatures are set to dip below freezing this week. It comes as the latest figures from the Department of Housing show almost 15,000 people will spend Christmas without a…

Key discussions will get underway this week, on forming a new government. Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin says talks will take place in an atmosphere of 'mutual respect and all-round fairness'. Fine Gael's Simon Harris also says discussions will take place…

A Galway man who has recently returned from Australia will run an ultra-marathon spanning 213km from Dublin to Galway next weekend to raise funds and awareness for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). Setting out on Saturday, December 14th,…

ESB crews have resumed work this morning, to restore power to tens of thousands of homes. The company says there's been significant damage to the network across the country following Storm Darragh, and it could be several days before supply is restored to…

1800 homes in the Lacken/Killala area are without power since just after 3pm this afternoon. The estimated restoration time there is 7pm this evening. Elsewhere, some of the bigger outages include Ballyhaunis, where over 2000 remain without power and the…

Straide Talking Christmas Gathering is going ahead on Sunday December 15TH at 11.45 am in the Straide Davitt Community Centre. There was some concern if this year’s event would go ahead following the heavy flooding the centre endured in November. However, due…

Storm Darragh has caused widespread service disruptions across Ireland, with Mayo and Donegal among the hardest-hit counties but impacts felt nationwide. Over 35,000 broadband faults, 20,000 fixed voice and approximately 500 mobile network site outages have…

Fine Gael spent over 100-thousand euro on its two-day ad campaign before the election.Data collected by 'Who Targets me', shows the party was the biggest spender on ads of all parties, spending over 280-thousand euro in total on advertisements.Fianna Fáil…

Over 2300 drivers were found speeding in the first week of the An Garda Síochána and RSA's Christmas Road Safety Campaign.One driver clocked 141 kilometres per hour in a 60 kilometres per hour zone on the R188 in Co. Cavan.Over the past week, Gardaí carried…

Extremely strong and gusty winds associated with Storm Darragh have caused widespread and extensive damage to the electricity network across the country with over 325,000 homes, farms and businesses (11.30am) without power. There was approximately 395,000…

Emergency services remain at the scene of an accident in Sligo this morning. The N17 is partially reopened to traffic this morning following a road traffic accident at Carrowkeel, Curry (approximately 1.5km Tubbercurry side). Traffic is down to one lane, but…

A number of flights in and out of Ireland West Airport Knock have been cancelled or diverted this morning. Ryanair flights this morning from London Stansted, Liverpool and London Luton have all been diverted to Dublin, while the flight from Tenerife has been…

The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM), Met Éireann and other stakeholders met again this morning to discuss the impact of Storm Darragh. While the brunt of the storm has passed, Met Éireann advises that Storm Darragh will continue…

Almost 400,000 homes and businesses are without power across the country this morning. Here in Mayo over 12 thousand were without power, with the worst affected regions include Achill, Belmullet, Crossmolina and Ballina. A lot of power in Crossmolina…

Following Storm Darragh, there is a lot of debris and fallen trees on the roads this morning. The status Orange weather warning has expired and Mayo remains under a status yellow wind warning until 3pm this afternoon. We will continue to bring you the latest…

Two men (one aged in his 50s, the other in his 20s) arrested as part of an investigation targeting an organised criminal group suspected of committing burglaries of residential and commercial properties in the North-Western Region and elsewhere nationwide are…

Met Éireann has forecast that Storm Darragh will bring extremely strong and gusty winds from 9pm tonight. As at 3pm, seven counties will be placed under a Met Éireann Status Red wind warning until Saturday morning during which damage to electricity…

134 people have been arrested for drink or drug driving over the past week. Gardai say the arrests were made following testing at 1,300 checkpoints around the country. It's part of an enforcement operation being carried out by An Garda Si­ochana throughout…

Met Éireann has issued four Status Red Wind Warnings for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo and Wicklow from approximately 9pm this evening, 6 December until 6am tomorrow morning, 7 December, due to the arrival of Storm Darragh. This weather event…

Storm Darragh is expected to bring extremely strong winds and heavy rainfall this weekend. Met Éireann has issued Status Red and Status Orange and Status Yellow weather warnings across the country commencing this afternoon. Driving conditions will be…

Met Eireann's upgraded its wind weather warning to Red for a number of counties in the west and northwest. It comes into effect in Mayo, Clare and Galway from 10pm and at 11pm for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. The warning will be effective for a number of hours…

A Sligo Councillor has called for a review to ensure the flood damage caused recently by Storm Bert is dealt with and work initiated to prevent any such damage from happening again. At this week's meeting of Sligo County Council, South Sligo Cllr Dara Mulvey…

A number of Mayo towns have announced free parking for shoppers in the run up to the Christmas Season. In Castlebar, free parking in the designated car parks from today, December 6th up until 27th December, and will be free from 2pm each day. Those car parks…

The HSE is urging every eligible person to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and flu ahead of the festive season. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to circulate in the community and it is expected to surge in the coming weeks. Flu and COVID-19 can cause serious…

First Choice Credit Union are looking forward to sustained growth into 2025. That's following their 58th AGM, which took place earlier this week. Publishing its year end results, First Choice Credit Union reported an impressive surplus exceeding €2.42m,…

A Midlands Northwest MEP has expressed serious concern that the Euorpean Commission will take measures to prevent member states from vetoing the controversial Mercosur trade deal. The deal between EU and South American nations is vehemently opposed by Irish…

Met Eireann's upgraded its wind weather warning to Red for a number of counties in the west and northwest.It comes into effect in Mayo, Clare and Galway from 10pm and at 11pm for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.The warning will be effective for a number of hours…

A status orange wind warning will come into effect for Munster and Connacht from 8 o'clock this evening.From 10pm, it will apply to the rest of the country - with both warnings effective until 10 tomorrow morning.Meanwhile, a status yellow alert for rain will…

The number of registered landlords increased by 5 point 7 per cent in the last year.New figures from the Residential Tenancies Board recorded the jump in registrations between September 2023 and 2024.The RTB also says more landlords are entering the rental…

The defibrillator at the summit of Croagh Patrick is currently out of service after it was vandalised in recent days. Gardai are continue to investigate the incident. Darren Forde, the creator of the Eco Powered Cabinets which store the defibrillators on the…

A proposal for the sale of the Imperial Hotel and the adjoining Glenpark building to a developer to turn the premises into a 44-bedroom commercial hotel will come before a meeting of Mayo County Council next Monday. The Western People is reporting that…

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are in Edinburgh for a British-Irish Council meeting.Heads of government from Britain and Ireland will attend the gathering, which was established under the Good Friday Agreement.Ministers from the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey…

10 counties will come under a status orange wind warning later, as Storm Darragh approaches. Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be affected from 10 o'clock tonight until 9 tomorrow morning. A similar alert will come into place for…

Galway’s Blas na Samhna festival has proven the power of collaboration in supporting Galway’s food and hospitality scene. The November month-long celebration of food, culture, and community has not only boosted individual businesses but highlighted the…

Louise Sexton, from Castlebar, Co. Mayo was recently awarded a Uversity graduation certificate at a special ceremony at the Royal College of Surgeons, to celebrate their third-level academic achievements. Uversity is a registered Charity providing…

Payments of over €357m are on the way to farmers' bank accounts in time for Christmas. The Department of Agriculture has issued a number of scheme payments since the beginning of the week, with money expected to reach farmers in the coming days. Yesterday,…

A Roscommon Councillor has called on the government to reintroduce electronic tagging to prevent rural crime. Independent councillor Anthony Waldron raised the issue at a recent council meeting, where he said there was “much support” from the committee. Cllr.…

A number of local TD's are among those included in new Technical group of Independents. The group, which was also set up in the last Dail, allows these independents to have time to speak on the floor of the Dail and to ask questions to an Taoiseach. Current…

A man wanted in connection with a stabbing in Co. Mayo two years ago has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland.The 31-year-old was arrested on an extradition warrant, after being produced from a prison in the North.He is wanted to stand trial for…

A Sligo based pharmacy owned by Mayo twins has taken gold at the Pharmacy Excellence Awards. The team at Higgins Pharmacy — which is owned by Mayo twins Deirdre and Ann Butler gold in the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging category at the Pharmacy…

Plans are now on display for active travel measures in Westport, with the public being invited to have their say on the plans. That's according to local Fine Gael Councillor Peter Flynn. The Westport Local Transportation Plan was approved in October. All of…

Weather warnings have been upgraded to orange in some part of the country for tomorrow, as another named storm approaches.Most areas will see wet and windy conditions from tomorrow.Storm Darragh will bring strong winds which may cause damage to power lines,…

The new Labour parliamentary party meets later to discuss how or if it will get involved in any negotiations on the formation of a new government.Leader Ivana Bacik has previously stated she'd prefer to agree a 'common platform' with other centre-left…

Powerful winds are on their way for the west and north of the country this afternoon. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow - wind warning - for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal.It says we can expect strong and very gusty, west to northwest…

A status yellow wind warning has been issued for six counties on the west coast from tomorrow afternoon.It will affect Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal and will start at 1pm on Thursday, running until 9pm.Met Eireann is warning of the potential…

The Regional Group of Independent TDs met today and agreed to register as a technical group. It will be made up of TDs Sean Canney (Galway East), Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim), Barry Heneghan, Noel Grealish(Galway West) , Michael Lowry, Kevin (Boxer) Moran,…

University Hospital Galway and Sligo University Hospitals remain among the most overcrowded nationally today. It comes as almost 600 patients are waiting for beds at Irish Hospitals today. Across the region today over 90 patients are waiting for a bed in…

The brother of missing Mayo woman Sandra Collins has once again asked anyone with any information on her disappearance to come forward. Today marks the 24th anniversary of the disappearance of Sandra Collins. The last confirmed sighting of Sandra was on the…

A player from Castlebar in Co. Mayo is celebrating after winning a staggering €500,000 in last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw at Daybreak, Main Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The winning…

After nine years of waiting, works will commence on the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme tomorrow. The multi-million euro investment has long been in the pipeline since the devastating flooding in December 2015. Crossmolina based Fianna Fail Councillor Michael…

Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein will hold their first parliamentary meetings later today.It will be the first time TDs will meet fellow party members since the election, many of whom are new to the Dail.The parties will separately discuss government…

Around half a million people could be mistakenly on the electrical register.The head of the electoral commission, Art O'Leary, has confirmed the register is "not as accurate as it should be".Concerns are being raised over how this may affect the figure given…

A database that allows searches of 'unidentified human remains' is being launched today, at the 12th annual 'Missing Persons Day' at Dublin's Croke Park. The event allows the families of missing loved ones to gather together - and it also provides a…

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the disappearance of Sandra Collins. Gardaí in Killala are renewing their appeal for information and are asking the public if they have any piece of information which they feel might be relevant to this investigation to…

'December Dippers' who are swimming for a range of Irish charities this month, are being warned to be careful about winter sea conditions. Water Safety Ireland has issued a list of safety tips online, for swimmers not accustomed to the dangers of cold water…

Section 39 workers are considering industrial action.SIPTU says it's consulting with its members, in response to what it calls the government's failure to address the longstanding pay claim in the sector.Section 39 staff from the voluntary sector - who are…

Mayo County Council would like to confirm that over €10,000 was spent on new Christmas lights for Pearse Street and O'Rahilly Street, Ballina. These lights are scheduled to go up over the coming days. MCC will be relying on volunteers for this process. If any…

Following on from Jim Higgins' thoughts of a strong Independent cohort joining Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, one Independent TD has told Midwest News of their ambition to join the coalition. Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin wrestled back her Dáil seat late Sunday…

A former Mayo TD is backing strong Independent Deputies to join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in forming the next coalition Government. Jim Higgins served as a Fine Gael TD in Mayo for 15 years (Mayo East 1987-1997, and Mayo from 1997-2002), and has strong…

Trees on Pearse Street in Ballina will not be lit up this Christmas. The news comes from Pearse Street Traders who have been informed that the trees that line the Main Street of the North Mayo capital have overgrown and are too big for the lights. Local…

The father of convicted killer Yousef Palani is seeking to challenge the State's decision to stop his jobseeker's and disability allowances, arguing there is no evidence to support an assertion that he engaged in criminal activity. According to RTE, Juma…

The defibrillator that had been in place at the summit of Croagh Patrick will be out of commission until further notice. That's according to Darren Forde, who says that the emergency unit was damaged, as was the defibrillator itself. He says that Gardai have…

Last Friday night (29 November) Clifden RNLI’s lifeboat crew and their families along with the Connemara community were all gathered in Clifden town square for the "Christmas in Clifden" festive celebrations. As the Christmas lights were switched on, by Santa…

A 56-year-old who defrauded €840k from an Irish biotechnology company who were making an “important scientific development,” has been jailed for three and a half years. Mayo-based bio-tech firm Ovagen was trying to raise funds of €28 million for the patenting…

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road collision on the N5 yesterday evening. A two vehicle collision occurred shortly after 5:30pm on Monday between Castlebar and Ballyvary. No serious injuries have been reported, however Midwest News…

Bernard Durkan’s reign as the longest serving TD has come to an end. A native of Killasser, Swinford lost his seat in Kildare North yesterday, beaten on the 12th count by Fianna Fáil’s Naoise Ó Cearúil. Mr. Durkan, now aged 79, was elected to Kildare County…

We could see a White Christmas in a few weeks time. The last time we had snow on the ground at Christmas was during the big freeze 14 years ago when 27 centimeters was recorded at casement aerodrome. Met Eireann's downplaying the prospects of a White…

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the N5 between Castlebar and Ballyvary. The collision occurred shortly after 5:30pm this evening. There are no further details available at present.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) honoured one of Ireland’s most distinguished figures, Mrs Mary Robinson, with an honorary doctorate at a special ceremony at ATU's Mayo campus in Castlebar today. Mrs Robinson served as President of Ireland from 1990 to…

Three men have been arrested as part of an operation targeting an organised crime group suspected of carrying out burglaries at homes and businesses nationwide. Gardaí conducted a search operation in Dublin and Kildare last Friday - during which they seized a…

The final Mayo seat went the way of Aontú’s Paul Lawless, who just six months ago was elected to Mayo County Council. From early doors, Lawless was under pressure with a relatively low first preference vote for someone who would eventually be elected. Despite…

Keira Keogh, in her first General Election, retained the seat for Westport that had been vacated by Michael Ring. She received a strong backing from the former TD, which was of great benefit to her success. As she waited for confirmation of her election to…

Fine Gael’s Alan Dillon was elected to the Dáil yesterday after the seventh count, retaining his seat for Castlebar. He took the third seat of five in the county. Following his re-election, Deputy Dillon spoke to Midwest Radio - you can watch the video in…

592 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning in Irish hospitals according to the INMO trolley watch figures. Over 10,500 patients were treated on hospital trolleys across the country in November. University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded…

Castlebar Lions Club has presented a cheque for €5,000 tothe Castlebar Saint Vincent de Paul Society to assist those in need in our community. Club President Ronan Moran commended the Society on its excellent work and supporters of the Lions Club for their…

Charles Ward of the 100% Redress Party has been elected in the Donegal constituency. Ward, who was contesting his first ever election has made history as the first-ever 100% Redress Party candidate to be elected to Dáil Éireann. His election has heralded hope…

Marian Harkin clawed back an extraordinary deficit to retain her seat last night in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. Her Independent seat looked in serious jeopardy with strong campaigns from the likes of Michael Clarke (Independent Ireland), Chris McManus…

Galway West was the last of the local constituencies to finish up their counting, which went into the early hours of this morning. It took until Count 11 for the first TDs to be elected – Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell, who topped the poll, retained her seat…

Michael Fitzmaurice topped the polls in Roscommon/Galway to retain his Dáil seat. The Independent Ireland TD was elected after the first count with over 12,000 first preference votes. Claire Kerrane TD retained the Sinn Féin seat, with another strong…

Mayo has elected two new TDs to represent the county in the 34th Dáil. The three outgoing TDs have also retained their seats. Sinn Féin’s Rose Conway Walsh topped the polls, becoming the first woman in history to do so in Mayo. She was elected after the 6th…

Mark Duffy (FG) has been eliminated from the running for a seat in Dáil Éireann. The final two seats are now between Kiera Keogh (FG), Paul Lawless (AON) and Patsy O’Brien (IND). Duffy’s votes will now be distributed. Results of the 11th Count will be…

Louis O'Hara (SF) and Pete Roche (FG) have been elected to Dáil Éireann in the Galway East constituency. They join Sean Canney (IND) and Albert Dolan (FF) who claimed the first two seats. This constituency has been upgraded to a four seater, with Canney being…

Dara Calleary has been re-elected to Dáil Éireann following the distribution of party colleague Lisa Chambers' votes. Fianna Fáil has returned its Mayo seat with Alan Dillon retaining his Fine Gael seat in the same count. Midwest Radio's Stephen Grealis got…

Party Abbreviation Key Fine Gael: F.G Fianna Fail: F.F Sinn Fein: S.F Labour: Lab. Green: G The Irish People: T.I.P Non Party: N.P Aontú: Aon. Irish Freedom Party: I.F.P Independent Ireland: I.I People Before Profit: P.B.P The National Party: T.N.P Social…

Dara Calleary (FF) and Alan Dillon (FG) have been re-elected to Dáil Éireann. This comes following the re-distribution of Lisa Chambers' (FF) votes. There are now two seats left in Mayo with Rose Conway Walsh (SF) already in. Kiera Keogh (FG) and Paul Lawless…

Independent election candidate Stephen Kerr spoke to Midwest News this afternoon after his elimination. He was eliminated after the 5th count, having received 3,289 first preference votes. Mr. Kerr spoke to Midwest Radio's Stephen Grealis:

Sinn Féin's Rose Conway Walsh topped the polls to retain her Dáil seat. She received 10,117 first prefence votes and was elected after the 6th count. Midwest Radio's Michael D. McAndrew spoke to Deputy Conway Walsh post election: 

Lisa Chambers (FF) has been eliminated from the running for a Dáil seat. The former TD was removed following the 7th count. Paul Lawless (AON) has received 1,036 votes from Gerry Murray's (SF) redistribution, and is now in position for the fifth seat. He is…

Albert Dolan has been elected to Dáil Éireann in the Galway East constituency. On his 26th birthday, he becomes a Fianna Fáil TD - at the expense of party colleague, outgoing TD Anne Rabbitte who has been eliminated. Sinn Féin's Louis O'Hara, who is just a…

Paul Lawless has put himself right back into the race for a Dáil seat. The Aontú candidate has leapfrogged Lisa Chambers (FF) following the redistribution of Stephen Kerr’s (IND) vote after his elimination. Rose Conway Walsh (SF) has been elected, with Alan…

Sinn Féin's Rose Conway-Walsh has retained her seat as a TD for the Mayo region in GE24. The Sinn Féin TD, who received a total of 11963 votes, has made history as the first ever woman to top the poll in the Mayo region. Due to the small surplus of votes, Dr.…

Counting is back underway right across the region this morning. Here is how things are shaping up across the province: Roscommon/Galway: Michael Fitzmaurice (II) has been re-elected after the first count. Claire Kerrane (SF) and Martin Daly (FF) are almost…

They’re back underway at the TF Royal, Castlebar for day two of counting. Last night’s final act saw the elimination of Stephen Kerr (IND) and his votes are now being redistributed. Rose Conway Walsh (SF) has become the first woman to top the polls in Mayo…

Following the distrubution of votes for Sean Forkin and Gerry Loftus, we're edging closer to getting our first TD in Mayo. It's down to 12 candidates now with Joe Daly (PBP) and Micheal Boxty O'Conaill (Green) eliminated. Count 3 will see their votes…

Rose Conway Walsh is under 2,000 votes away from reaching the quota to be elected to Dáil Éireann. The Sinn Féin TD received 10,117 first preference votes and is closest to the 11,812 quota. Alan Dillon of Fine Gael (9,517) and Fianna Fáil's Dara Calleary…

It’s looking increasingly likely that Independent Ireland’s Michael Clarke will win a seat in the 34th Dáil in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. As it stands, there’s also a growing possibility of a return to Leinster House for Fianna Fáil’s Eamon Scanlon.…

Rose Conway Walsh is set to top the polls in Mayo, as the tally figures have been announced at the count centre in the TF Royal, Castlebar. The Sinn Féin TD will most likely be joined by fellow outgoing TDs Alan Dillon (Fine Gael) and Dara Calleary (Fianna…

It's going to be tight in the Galway West Constituency. The race in the five seater is being lead by outgoing TD Mairead Farrell (Sinn Féin) at the moment with roughly 13% of the overall tally. She's got over 5,000 votes according to the tally, with a huge…

With tally figures coming shortly in Galway East, Independent Sean Canney is the front runner for a return to the Dáil. Fianna Fáil's Albert Dolan is in strong position for a first time election, with Sinn Féin's Louis O'Hara polling well too. Pete Roche is…

Michael Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland) and Claire Kerrane (Sinn Féin) are in strong positions to retain Dáil seats in Roscommon/Galway. The third seat looks set to be taken by first time runner Martin Daly (Fianna Fáil). Senators Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael)…

It looks there’ll be a huge battle for both Michael Ring’s seat and the extra Mayo seat in Dáil Éireann. Outgoing TDs Alan Dillon (Fine Gael), Rose Conway Walsh (Sinn Féin) and Dara Calleary (Fianna Fáil) are the front runners in that order, with tallies…

The three outgoing TDs look to be the happiest from tally figures so far across Mayo. Alan Dillon (Fine Gael) and Rose Conway Walsh (Sinn Féin) are polling best, with Dillon set to receive close to 6,000 votes in Castlebar. Conway Walsh is polling well thus…

With the Ballina tally now complete at the TF Royal, Castlebar, indications show that local candidates are returning well. Over 4,000 votes are being tallied in the constituency for both Mark Duffy (Fine Gael) and Dara Calleary (Fianna Fáil). Rose Conway…

Counting is now underway in at the TF Royal, Castlebar for the Mayo constituency. 16 candidates will battle it out for five seats for the constituency. We'll have LIVE updates on air throughout the weekend with our team in the TF. Mayo is guaranteed two new…

Counting is now underway in at the Presentation College, Headford for the Galway East constituency. 14 candidates will battle it out for four seats for the constituency. We'll have LIVE updates on air throughout the weekend with Siobhan Holliman. The latest…

Counting is now underway in at the Hyde Centre, Roscommon for the Roscommon/Galway constituency. 11 candidates will battle it out for three seats for the constituency. We'll have LIVE updates on air throughout the weekend with Seamus Duke. The latest tally…

Counting is now underway in at the Clayton Hotel, Sligo for the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. 18 candidates will battle it out for four seats for the constituency. We'll have LIVE updates on air throughout the weekend with Jessica Farry. The latest tally and…

Turnout is picking up as people head to the polls this evening. Some counties are reporting figures of 30 per cent, with polls open until 10pm. Galway East is at 28 per cent, while Galway West is at 22 per cent. Mayo polling stations have recorded a steady…

Gardaí have confirmed commissioning and testing has begun for static safety cameras on the N17 in Mayo and the N59 in Galway.They're being placed at high collision sites where numerous road traffic collisions, involving injury, serious injury and fatalities…

Mayo County Council have stated that the R-335 Louisburgh - Leenane road is closed until further notice due to recent storm damage to a bridge at Cregganbaun. They added that diversion routes are in place.

A Multi vehicle crash has occurred near Skreen church in West Sligo this afternoon. A mini bus, a jeep and two cars were involved in the collision. The collision happened at around 2:15pm. Two people were brought to Sligo University Hospital with…

Gardaí have issued a warning to shoppers this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.They're reminding people to be aware of the dangers of online shopping, particularly around the potential of being scammed by fraudulent retail websites.Gardaí have published a list…

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is honoured to announce that Mrs. Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, will be conferred with an honorary doctorate on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 2:30 pm. The event…

Padraig Nally, the Mayo farmer who was acquitted of the killing of John ‘Frog’ Ward 20 years ago, has died following a long illness. In November 2005, Mr. Nally was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for the manslaughter of Ward who had been trespassing on…

A Public Information Session about plans to develop a new community recreational centre for Claremorris took place on Wednesday night last at the McWilliam Park Hotel. Joint chairpersons Catríona Doherty and Jarlath Sweeney introduced the members of the…

Polling stations across the county have been relatively busy so far today as 112,000 people are to vote in Mayo for the General Election. 16 candidates are battling it out for one of five seats in the 34th Dáil. Polling stations remain open until 10:00pm…

A man transporting over €215,000 of cannabis was put under pressure by others after his €1,000 drugs debt ballooned to €26,000, a court has heard. James Glynn (33) of Claraoibhinn, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale or…

Midwest News received reports this morning of a fire in Williamstown. Gardaí and the fire service responded to a fire at a vacant building in Williamstown, County Galway in the early hours of this morning. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were…

Polling stations opened in the General Election at 9am this morning and will remain open until 10pm tonight. In Mayo 112,000 people are registered to vote today to select five TDs to be part of the 34th Dail. There are 16 candidates seeking your vote and your…

Mayo County Council and Green-Schools recently held a Poster Design Competition for schools across Mayo. The theme of the Poster Design Competition was ‘No Idling’. Engine idling is any time your car engine is running but you’re not moving, usually for more…

A court heard yesterday that two daughters of former IRA Commander Joe McCann were sexually abused by a relative in County Galway following their father’s murder. Mr. McCann was murdered by British soldiers in 1972 in Belfast. In the following years, after…

No injuries have been reported after a car was destroyed in a fire in County Roscommon yesterday evening. The local fire service was called to the scene of an incident in Tarmonbarry on the Roscommon/Longford border. A vehicle caught fire outside a house in…

The worst hit Nursing Homes in the country in 2023 were located in counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. That’s according to a report from advisory firm BDO Ireland, which conducted research on behalf of representative body Nursing Homes Ireland. The report…

Polls are now opening in the General Election. Polling stations across the country will be open until late tonight. Polling hours are between 7:00am and 10:00pm this evening. People need to bring identification to the polling stations and are asked to bring…

Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance after an appeal yesterday in identifying a body recovered from Claddagh Quay in Galway, earlier this month. The person, whose body was recovered from the water on November 17th last in the city, has now been…

Two Mayo companies are among the finalists in the Small Firm Association (SFA) National Business Awards 2025. Corroy-based ULTRAPURE Laboratories was nominated in the Manufacturing category. Lawrence Engineering Co. Sligo has also been nominated in this…

Polling stations in the 2024 General Election open at 7am tomorrow morning and voters then have their say as to who should represent them in the 34th Dail. Mayo will return 5 TDs from the 16 candidates whose names will be on the ballot paper before the Mayo…

One third of farms failed council inspections in 2023 with Cork farms performing worst. That’s according to figures released by the Farmers Journal, who say that the figure comes from a total of 1,137 inspections carried out by local authorities in 2023. Of…

A father of two who died following a road collision on the N17 on Monday evening is being laid to rest this afternoon. 32 year old Sean Maye, from Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, died after the car he was driving collided with a lorry near Claremorris at…

The Institute of Public Health is has announced the winners of its 2024 photography competition, which set out to reframe how older people are portrayed. For more than 25 years, the Institute has been shaping public health policy across the island of Ireland…

Weather conditions varied across the country overnight, with parts of the country reaching close to -6 degrees. 17 counties were issued with a Status Yellow Fog warning and strong possibilities of freezing fog, with all Connacht counties included. The warning…

Castlebar author Sally Rooney was among the award winning authors at last night’s An Post Irish Book Awards. The creator of Normal People was named Author of the Year, with her latest book Intermezzo achieving great success since its release in September.…

More than 130 luxury items, including a Chinchilla coat and Chanel handbags, are being auctioned off by the Criminal Assets Bureau. It opens at lunchtime online and follows a similar auction last year that brought in almost half a million euro. Some of the…

It's the last full day of campaigning in the General Election with the three main parties neck and neck across the country. The last poll of the campaign shows just a single percentage point separating Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin. Fianna Fáil sticks…

A father of two who died following a road collision on the N17 on Monday evening will be laid to rest today. 32 year old Sean Maye, from Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, died after the car he was driving collided with a lorry near Claremorris at approximately 5:20pm.…

It's been a cold and icy night with a status yellow level warning for freezing fog across much of the country. The Met Éireann alert affected Ulster, Connacht, and much of Leinster. Conditions should be clearing around now - but icy patches and patches of fog…

Preliminary site work is now underway at the Tuam Mother and Baby Home site. Work crews are laying the groundwork for a full excavation, which will begin in the first half of next year. The plan to recover remains of hundreds of children is extremely complex…

A beach cleaning movement, based in County Mayo, has today received an award at the Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards 2024. A group made up of volunteers from Circus 250, Comhar Dún Choacháin Teo and Scoil Naisiúnta Cheathru Thaidhg were nomimated for Event of…

A man from Boyle in County Roscommon has been imprisoned for six years for his involvement in the theft of €34,000 from pensioners. 20 year old engineering student Yamen Alhamada, originally from Syria with an address at Warren Grove, Boyle, Co. Roscommon was…

Nurses and midwives across the region have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action following a six week in-person ballot. The results of the voting showed that 95.6% were in favour of industrial action. Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives…

17 candidates have been confirmed for the upcoming General Election in the Galway West constituency. Galway West is a 5 seat constituency, and it’s guaranteed that there will be at least one new TD with Deputy Eamon Ó Cuív announcing his departure from Dáil…

Former Taoiseach, Castlebar man, Enda Kenny, will be presented with the Special Recognition Award at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year gala awards ceremony, which takes place tomorrow at the Powerscourt Hotel, Co. Wicklow. This year marks 27 years of the EY…

Mayo is one of 17 counties that has been issued with a Status Yellow Fog warning by Met Éireann. This warning will come into effect at 4:00pm this afternoon, and will expire at 6:00am tomorrow morning (Thursday). Patches of fog and freezing fog can be…

A Mayo Fine Gael General Election candidate is confident that many of his key priorities will be adopted by the party if re-elected to Government. Cllr. Mark Duffy has expressed his strong support for the inclusion of key regional priorities in Fine Gael’s…

Gardaí are appealing for the public's help in identifying the body of a man which was recovered from the water in Co. Galway. The man is estimated to have been aged in his 60s, and was discovered at Claddagh Quay on Sunday, November 17. The man is described…

Independent councillor and Independent election candidate in Mayo, Patsy O'Brien has responded to Midwest News a little further on his expulsion from Fine Gael in 2020. He states that in 2019, 5 years ago, a work related message was sent to a person. "At the…

No political party has a comprehensive plan to prepare Ireland to meet the needs of its ageing population. That's according to Age Action which say all of the manifestos reflect a lack of urgency in dealing with problems that are coming down the line. The…

Emergency services attended the scene of a road incident in the Westport area this morning. A car overturned on the Westport side of Knappagh. Black ice was reported along that stretch of road. Road users are advised to take due caution this morning, with…

The man who died in yesterday evening’s road traffic accident on the N17 near Claremorris has been named as Sean Maye from Tubbercurry. Sean Maye who was in his 30’s died when the car he was driving collided with a lorry at Corbally, just outside the town of…

IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle has met senior officials from the Agricultural Appeals Office to discuss a range of issues. The Deputy President said they had a very open, positive and constructive meeting this week and committed to keeping our lines of…

Fine Gael have this lunchtime issued a statement in connection with the expulsion of former Fine Gael member Councillor Patsy O’Brien four years ago. The statement reads that following consultation with a former female Oireachtas staff member who made a…

A 38-year-old man has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a Kiltimagh born mother-of-four near Kilkelly more than two years ago. Mohammad Alqarra, with an address at Windsor Lodge, North Road, Drogheda, entered the guilty plea before…

Uisce Éireann wishes to advise customers on Inis Oírr that essential overnight water restrictions that were in place on the public water supply have now been lifted. Water restrictions were in effect on Inis Oírr nightly between 11pm and 7am in order to…

The N17 has reopened to traffic shortly following a fatal road collision yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision between a car and a lorry at Corbally, just outside the town of Claremorris, at around 5:20pm.…

No serious injuries were reported following a multi-car collision earlier today in Roscommon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision on the N61 Roscommon to Athlone road at Kiltoom at around 9:00am this morning. Three cars were…

18 candidates have been confirmed for the upcoming General Election in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. Sligo/Leitrim is a 4 seat constituency, and it’s guaranteed that there will be at least one new TD with Deputy Mark McSharry announcing his departure from…

A Louisburgh councillor has called on the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Mayo Minister Alan Dillon for answers on funding for the delayed N59 project. Independent Ireland’s Chris Maxwell, who is running as a candidate in the upcoming General Election,…

A multi-car collision has been reported in County Roscommon. Traffic is currently moving very slowly on the N61 Roscommon to Athlone road following a collision in Kiltoom. It is understood that three cars were involved in the crash. The road is open, but…

Boil Water Notices have been issued for both the Dunmore/ Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy Public Water Supplies in County Galway. This comes following consultation between Uisce Éireann and the HSE, with approximately 3,000 customers to be effected. The notices are…

Icy stretches are being reported across the county this morning. Carlow Weather have this morning reported temperatures as low as -3.9 degrees at their station, with hard frost. These temperatures, according to Carlow Weather, are not as low near the coast.…

The N17 remains closed this morning following a fatal road collision yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a collision between a car and a lorry at Corbally, just outside the town of Claremorris, at around 5:20pm. The…

A temporary, welcome solution has been found to the sudden cessation of the Meals on Wheels service in Ballindine. That’s according to local councillor, Aontú election candidate Paul Lawless. The councillor says the vital service means much more than food to…

The first five homes in an Affordable Housing Scheme in Westport will go on the market today. That’s according to Mayo Minister Alan Dillon who has received confirmation that Mayo County Council will begin advertising the houses. These homes will form part of…

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision in Claremorris, Co. Mayo this evening. The collision involving a car and a lorry occurred on the N17 at Corbally around 5:20pm. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 30s,…

Six pipe bombs, €20,000 worth of cocaine and €9,000 worth of cannabis were seized in Menlough, Co Galway yesterday. As part of ongoing investigations targeting organised criminal activity in County Galway, Gardaí arrested three women and seized six improvised…

University Hospital Galway is managing an outbreak of vomiting bug (norovirus) in two wards, St Finbar’s and St Teresa’s. Visiting to both wards is limited to compassionate grounds, at present, as a consequence. It also seeing high numbers attending the…

A former HSE manager who fantasised with other users of the Kik messaging service about raping children and making them cry was sentenced to six years in prison today (Monday) by a Circuit Court Judge in Castlebar. Peter O’Malley (47), with an address at…

Gardaí are seeing an increase in the number of people watching streaming services while driving. Officers are also reporting noticing people on video calls while behind the wheel. They're appealing to people to take every possible safety precaution while…

Uisce Éireann is carrying out repairs to Leenane Water Treatment Plant following damage caused by recent inclement weather conditions. A partial landslide following Storm Bert resulted in damage to the plant’s inlet pipework. While reservoir levels continue…

The next Government needs to make the issue of electricity back up a priority in Rural Ireland. That’s the view of General Election candidate in Mayo, Gerry Loftus. Many households with young children, elderly people and nursing homes residents were left…

The Money Tap needs to be turned on to solve the housing crisis like it was during Covid and the Ukraine Crisis. That’s the view of Independent Cllr. and General Election candidate Patsy O’Brien. Councillor O’Brien, has questioned how the Irish Government was…

A recent survey, carried out by Coyne Research group on behalf of Barnardos Charity found that 41% of parents said they had to skip meals or reduce portion sizes so that their children would have enough to eat. A quarter of parents say they have to borrow…

Additional Garda resources for Ballaghaderreen will remain for as long as they are needed and will not be removed after a short period of time, as any kind of temporary measure. That’s according to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane who has been engaging for a…

Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Galway City and restore water to customers affected. Crews are on the ground and have minimised the outage area to Bridge Street, Dominic Street, Nun’s Island and Presentation Road. Uisce Éireann’s…

A local Senator says her party’s is committed to revitalising smaller towns and rural communities if re-elected to Government. Fianna Fail Senator and General Election candidate Lisa Chambers says many smaller towns have faced significant challenges, from…

Ballinrobe Dental have been named the Colgate Caring Dental Team of the Year for 2024. The team received this prestigious honour in recognition of their professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond for their patients. A long-term patient nominated…

The number of unaccompanied learner drivers on the roads is rising year on year. Nearly 5 thousand people have been caught by Gardaí so far this year, up from 2 thousand-five hundred and eleven in 2019. More than 24 thousand vehicles have been seized from…

It is the final week of the general election campaign with all parties making their final appeals to voters. The polls have shown a tight race at the top between the largest parties. We're into the final few days of this campaign and it's still very much all…

More weather warnings have been issued by Met Éireann as Storm Bert continues to batter the west of the country .Status Orange wind warnings are in place for Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. They’ll remain in place today until 2am on Monday.Meanwhile, Status Yellow…

 A county Mayo man has secured a major investment deal for his US based company which specialises in the construction of yard bars for the residential market. Swinford native Paul Convey, who is the co-founder of Taverns-To-Go appeared on ‘Shark Tank’ on ABC…

Support for Fine Gael has fallen in the last three weeks, according to the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll. The poll was conducted online. Respondents were recruited via random sampling. Then, from approximately 5,000 responses 1,420 are…

Campaigning continues in the General Election today with parties looking for the public votes on the last Sunday before polling day on Friday. The latest Opinion Poll for The Irish Independent /Ireland Thinks shows a drop in support for Fine Gael and a boost…

Galway-based Killary Adventure Company has secured a prestigious global environment and social responsibility certification The award-winning Connemara-based outdoor adventure centre, Killary Adventure Company, secured the status, reflecting its commitment to…

Status Yellow wind warnings are in effect in several counties as Storm Bert continues to impact the west and northwest of the country with high winds.A warning for counties Clare, Kerry and Galway is in place until 7pm this evening, while a separate warning…

Aontú cllr and General Election candidate Paul Lawless has raised the issue once again of Garda staffing levels in Ballinrobe. He says that there is a major concern locally regarding antisocial behaviour and safety at the former Railway Inn, which is being…

Storm Bert has caused a landslide in Shramore. The L1403 Keenagh to Newport road is closed and impassable as a result. The landslide occurred close to Shramore Church. Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway Walsh attended the scene of the landslide this morning. The Erris…

Ireland’s most prolific burglary gang, which has conducted several break-ins in the west of Ireland in recent months, could be using hi-tech phone signal jammers to thwart Gardaí. That’s according to this morning’s Irish Independent, which says that officers…

Met Éireann have issued a series of Status Yellow Wind Warnings for tomorrow which are set to hit the majority of coastal countries. From 8:00am tomorrow morning, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim come under the warning which lasts until 2:00am Monday morning. Galway’s…

A number of roads are closed across the county following the impact of Storm Bert. The N59 Westport to Leenane road is closed due to flooding at Erriff Bridge. The R335 Ballinrobe to Westport Road is closed due to flooding at the Railway Bridge. The L1403…

A Status Yellow Wind & Rain Warning remains in place until 12 noon today. Many areas of Mayo are flooded this morning, with Storm Bert bringing a lot of rain last night. This, added to the previous snow and ice, has led to mass flooding meaning many roads are…

60,000 homes and businesses are without power due to Storm Bert. The worst-impacted counties include Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork. According to the ESB, Clifden is one of the worst hit areas with over 1,000 without power. In…

Rescue services searching for a woman missing in Galway Bay have recovered a body from the water. It comes on the 11th day of an extensive, search operation in an effort to locate the 32 year old.. The woman was one of two people reported missing from…

The N4 dual carriageway in County Sligo has reopened following a collision this morning. A single vehicle incident occurred at around 9:20am this morning between Collooney and Castlebaldwin. The road from the Toberbride roundabout in Collooney was closed…

The rain warning issued for Galway tomorrow has been upgraded to Status Red. The same applies for Cork, while Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Kerry, Clare and Waterford will all be under a Status Orange. The Status Red for Galway will be implemented at midnight tonight…

Mayo County Council have provided a roads update following adverse weather conditions overnight. The R312 Belmullet Road is now passable with extreme care, with advisory diversions in place at Bellacorrick which divert southbound towards Crossmolina on the…

Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for the Inishturk Public Water Supply, following consultation with the HSÉ. This follows an electrical fault at the treatment plant after a power outage during recent inclement weather. Irish water customers on…

Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home in Castlebar took home an award at the NHI Care Awards 2024, held in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin earlier this week. The event, in association with Homecare Medical, recognised the incredible dedication and care…

Westport Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Ciaran Reidy as General Manager of The Grace at Westport Estate, the estate’s new flagship hotel set to open in early 2026. With over two decades of experience managing prestigious properties, Mr.…

A National Lottery player in County Galway has become a millionaire! The ticket, worth an eye-watering €7,028,440, was bought in Carraroe. It’s the 10th Lotto Jackpot win of 2024 in Ireland, and this most recent winner is the 30th National Lottery Millionaire…

Emergency Services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the N4 in County Sligo. A single vehicle collision occurred this morning between Collooney and Castlebaldwin on the dual carriageway. The road is currently closed. Motorists are…

A Westport councillor has called for more monies to be allocated to the casual vacancy fund so that vacant council houses can be renovated to allow new tenants to move in. Councillor Johno O'Malley says that at present, there are vacant council houses that no…

This TG4/Ipsos B&A poll was conducted over the phone on Monday and Tuesday of this week (18th and 19thNovember). A sample of 539 attaches a margin of error of about plus or minus four percentage points, so a degree of caution needs to be exercised when…

Overall interest in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales shopping has dropped significantly.Only 36 per cent of people expect to buy something then, compared to 45 per cent last year.While less than a third of consumers trust that discounts displayed by…

As the cold snap continues today, the country is bracing itself for the arrival of Storm Bert.The entire country remains under a low temperature/ ice warning until midday, leading to treacherous roads.An Orange alert for rain will take effect in Cork, Kerry…

There's just one week to go until the general election.Polls will open across the country at 7 am next Friday morning.The main political parties continue with their policy launches today.Workers pay, the decriminalisation of drugs and plans for a united…

There are a large number of householders and businesses across Achill Island still in the dark this evening, following last night's heavy snowfall. As temperatures drop this evening many are concerned about the impact on elderly or vulnerable households. ESB…

Mayo University Hospital is advising patients that due to a forecast worsening of weather and driving conditions all elective appointments for tomorrow will be postponed. All elective in-patient, day case and outpatient appointments tomorrow (Friday 22…

A Status Orange rain warning has been issued for Galway, Kerry and Cork this weekend, as Storm Bert is set to hit Ireland. It will kick in at midnight on Saturday, and remain in place until 10am.The rest of the country will be under a status yellow rain and…

Minister for Disability, Galway East deputy Anne Rabbitte, has confirmed funding of €100,000 for the Ability West 'Best Buddies' programme, which is the second year such funding is being provided. The initiative aims to provide adults with an intellectual…

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision in Derryherk, Co. Leitrim this morning.The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road between Kinlough and Garrison shortly before 7am.One of the occupants of the…

Met Éireann says any lying water or snow on roads will freeze overnight. A nationwide Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning has been extended until midday tomorrow. Orange and yellow alerts have just come to an end, with Mayo, Cork, Kerry, Limerick…

Amid recent rumours it has been confirmed that the Dolphin hotel in Crossmolina will NOT be becoming an IPAs centre. That's according to General Manager James McArdle. They have today issued a statement on the matter. Mr McArdle says that the option had been…

Please be advised that heavy snow and ice overnight has led to treacherous road conditions across county Mayo. Access routes to Mayo University Hospital and many community based health services are significantly impacted. Please do not attend the hospital…

A Mayo musician stood in with just a few hours' notice to play live with Irish pop band The Corrs at their Hydro gig in Glasgow last weekend, BBC News reported.. Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín, a talented violinist, agreed to the performance after band member Sharon Corr…

A number of homes and businesses remain without power this morning. Here are some of the worst affected areas: Swinford Estimated Restore Time 07:15 1274 Customers are affected Knockaphunta Estimated Restore Time 03:30 1258 Customers are affected Achill…

BUS EIREANN Route: 22 07:00 Dublin to Ballina - Cancelled Route 440 06:35 Athlone to Westport - will operate to Castlerea 06:55 Westport to Athlone - Cancelled Route 450 05:30 Westport to Achill - Cancelled 07:10 Achill to Westport - Cancelled Route 456 06:00…

A Status Orange warning for snow and ice issued for counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary has also been extended to Galway. Met Éireann has warned of "significant" snowfall in counties under the warning, which will be in effect from midnight until midday…

Wearing a balaclava while committing a crime should carry an extra two-year sentence for the offendrer, according to Independent Rosccommon Senator, General Election candidate in the Roscoommon /Galway constituency, Eugene Murphy He believes that those caught…

As part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the region, Gardaí in Galway seized cocaine worth approximately €150,000 and arrested three men today. Searches were carried out by the Divisional Drugs Unit this morning at…

According to today’s Irish Independent, Fine Gael expelled a Mayo councillor for sending inappropriate messages to a party member four years ago, but refused to tell the public why the councillor was forced out of the party. Mayo councillor Patsy O’Brien was…

Thousands of teachers gathered outside schools at lunchtime yesterday, in a protest seeking to delay the overhaul of the Leaving Cert. Policymakers are reportedly discussing plans that would reduce English and Maths to just one paper, with a project worth 40…

Gardai and Roscommon County Council are en route to the N5 bypass in Ballaghaderreen this morning. Road conditions are slippy on the road, with the conditions particularly impacting on lorries this morning. The incident occurred by the Old Dublin road turn…

The cold snap kicked in with a vengeance across the country overnight .... and there's more on the way.A nationwide status yellow alert for 'low temperatures and ice' continues until 10am this morning.But up to five centimetres of snow could fall tonight -…

Homeowners are being urged to check they have sufficient insurance to cover the cost of rebuilding their homes.Chartered Surveyors Ireland says the cost of re-building a property has risen by 6 per cent in the past year.However the price rises are happening…

Preparations are being made for widespread icy conditions tonight. Roads are being gritted across the country - with temperatures set to dip below zero over the next few nights. Met Éireann is also due to issue an updated snow warning for Munster.…

Over 30 people have reported feeling or hearing an earthquake in Co. Cork this morning.The Irish National Seismic Network says the epicentre of the one point six magnitude quake was around five kilometres northeast of Bandon at 5:50am.The shallow quake was…

Gardaí are appealing to the public in relation to a serious of petrol bomb attacks in Tuam and County Galway. The incidents are linked to an ongoing feud between a number of families in counties Galway and Mayo. A petrol bomb was thrown at a house at Bothar…

Mayo Minister Dara Calleary has announced Fianna Fáil’s Enterprise Policy that they plan to implement if elected to Government. Included in the list of funding allocations are a €300 million Business Support Fund, a €2 billion Towns Investment Fund, and…

A Crossmolina based councillor has called on Mayo County Council to improve road safety for cyclists on the N59 road just outside the town heading towards Ballina. Cllr Michael Loftus has made the call following an incident yesterday whereby two students were…

As the date for the General Election looms, 11 candidates have confirmed they will be placing their name on the ballot paper in the Roscommon/Galway constituency. There are a total of 3 seats in Roscommon/Galway, with only one TD not seeking to retain their…

The prospect of Hastings Insurance MacHale Park being opened to other sports like rugby has been welcomed by local Minister Alan Dillon. A former inter county footballer and twice All-Star award recipient, Minister Dillon says that Mayo GAA’s county ground…

30,000 secondary school teachers will down tools and hold a lunchtime protest at schools across the country today. They're opposing plans to speed up the overhaul of the Leaving Cert. Teaching unions believe the faster pace of reform will be done without the…

A Roscommon Galway TD has launched a petition to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, calling for new Gardaí to be allocated to the area. Sinn Féin Deputy Claire Kerrane is seeking the allocation following a stark rise in criminal activity this year. 167 new…

A Status Yellow Snow – Ice warning has been issued for County Mayo. Met Éireann issued the warning at 6:45am this morning, active immediately, and will be in place until 11:00am. Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan are also under the warning. Poor…

Gardaí in Galway are investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man’s body in the county yesterday. The body was found at Claddagh Quay and was removed from the scene to University Hospital Galway. A post mortem examination will take place…