Ballintubber and District Kayaking club are calling for new members to join their club. Roscommon Councilor Anthony Waldron is calling on people in the area to come along tomorrow morning to the club where a talk will be held with details on the water sport.…

The local and regional roads in areas like Achill, Newport and Mulranny are in an appalling state of disrepair, according to Achill based Fianna Fail councillor Paul McNamara. At the monthly meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District the councillor described…

Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency responsible for the protection, conservation, development and promotion of freshwater fish, habitats and sea angling, is launching its recruitment drive today to hire 36 Seasonal Fisheries Officers nationwide. The…

Eight Mayo fire stations are hosting recruitment open days tomorrow, (Saturday) It’s an opportunity for the public to meet the fire crew teams, tour the facilities, and learn about the requirements for becoming a firefighter. Highly trained and dedicated…

Ovagen a Ballina headquartered biotech company at Carrentrila has developed the world’s first germ-free egg. The process and technology used by the company addresses a major issue in vaccine production. HBAN has led a €1.1M investment in Ovagen. HBAN is an…

As St. Angela’s College, Sligo prepares for formal incorporation into Atlantic Technological University, a joint BA (Hons) in Business and Irish has been developed, which will be offered to CAO applicants for September 2023. This unique 3-year honours degree…

Plans for a regional rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital have been put on hold since the pandemic in 2020 and won’t be considered again until later in 2023. This news has been confirmed by Roscommon based Independent Deputy Denis Naughten…

156 people were killed on Irish roads in 2022. Gardai and the RSA are starting a Road Safety Appeal this morning. 20 people have died on the country's roads so far this year. This includes 18 people who lost their lives in crashes in January. This is the…

Seriously ill patients attending three Irish hospitals have to wait at least a day on average before being admitted, new figures show. Patients attending Mercy hospital in Cork this winter had to wait an average of 25.3 hours before being admitted, according…

The Government intends to put up refugees on sleeping bags and mattresses on the floors of large buildings, as available accommodation for new arrivals seeking asylum here has run out. According to the Irish Times, Ministers have been asked to find “sports…

The two men that died in Wednesday night’s fatal road traffic accident in Claremorris have been named locally. Stephen Brennan, 25, from Bohola and Martin Murphy, 27, from Knock died when the silver Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in collided with an…

This evening marks the launch of the first public event in the Ballina 2023 calendar. Mise en Lumieres is an adapted audiovisual light installation, created by a French artistic collective ENTER.black. The event will be attended by notable figures such as the…

The ECB is raising interest rates by 0.5 per cent. The banks governing council met today and signalled it expected to raise them by the same amount again next month. It says keeping rates at restrictive levels will, over time, reduce inflation by dampening…

J J Burke Car Sales has been announced as the Mayo winner of the Zero Emission Vehicle Ireland (ZEVI) Dealership of the Year award. The Ballinrobe based business has made the shortlist for the regional finals which will be announced at the SIMI Irish Motor…

St. Colman’s Credit Union have issued a warning about a text scam circulating which asks people to click on a link to unlock their Credit Union account. They are advising members to be careful. Credit Union's will NEVER send an unsolicited link or any link by…

Landowners stretching along the large area of Lough Conn are urged to check along the shores of the lake as the search for a missing Crossmolina man is continuing today. Today is the 17th day of the extensive search that has been ongoing for 68 year old…

The region is under gloom this afternoon following the tragic deaths of two men, aged in their 20s, overnight. Gardaí attended the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision, involving a car and an articulated truck, around midnight last night along the…

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signalled he'd support the decriminalisation of drugs in Ireland. The move could potentially see recreational users get their drug of choice in an off-licence style premises. According to the Examiner both the Tánaiste and…

Gardaí in Mayo attended the scene of a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred shortly before midnight last night on the N60 at Facefield, Claremorris. The collision occurred at approximately 11.50pm on the Balla to Claremorris road, and…

Despite the delight at the news earlier this week that Ireland West Airport Knock has secured a long sought daily service to London Heathrow from March 26th, there has been widespread disappointment that the daily London Gatwick service to Ireland West…

The death has occurred of the former IFA President Padraig Walshe. A native of Laois, he was aged in his mid 60s. IFA President Tim Cullinan said the farming community was in shock at the news that Padraig died suddenly yesterday . On behalf of the farming…

Mayo county council is to seek expressions of interest from private investors to develop a multi-storey car park at the Mill Street car park in Westport town centre. Local Independent councillor Christy Hyland called on council management to try and address…

The main road between Balla and Claremorris (N60) is closed to traffic this morning and diversions are in place. A fatal accident occurred on the N60 in the Facefield/ Mossbrook area overnight. There are no further details available, as yet, this morning.…

A man and a woman arrested earlier this week following a major drug seizure in Roscommon have been remanded in custody following a court appearance. They appeared before Strokestown District Court yesterday evening charged with the possession of Cannabis…

Ashford Castle was the standout Mayo winner at the 2022 Hotel and Catering review Gold Medal awards last night. Now in their 33rd Year , the awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Ashford Castle…

Publicans are calling for drink suppliers to fix their prices for the next two years. The price of a pint of Guinness is set to increase by an average of 25 cent from today. Drink producer Diageo is increasing the price of its products by 12 per cent from…

The Public Accounts Committee will meet today to discuss an alleged failure to provide payouts to families who were illegally charged for nursing home stays. Mayo Sinn Fein Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh wants the Government to release the documents associated to a…

€4.5m has been allocated for 46 Active Travel projects in Mayo. The funding will be used for a variety of projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in Mayo. The news has been confirmed by Mayo Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring. Deputy Ring…

West Mayo Municipal District councillors have called on the government to put a halt to the deal between Coillte and a UK based investment fund to buy 120,000 acres of land to plant as forestry. However, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has stated in…

The deadline for CAO applications is five o'clock this evening. Those who have not yet completed their application are being urged to do so, particularly mature applicants and applicants for the HEAR or DARE schemes, Guidance Councillor Brian Mooney says…

Gardaí are investigating an assault on a man in his 20s that occurred at approximately 12:15pm yesterday, at a premises on the Neale Road in Ballinrobe, County Mayo. The injured male was taken to hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for serious…

A young woman who died in a road collision in Belmullet last Friday night will be laid to rest this afternoon. 22-year-old Lauren Padden died when the car she was driving left the road and collided with a ditch. At this week’s monthly meeting of Mayo County…

Garda body-cams are a step closer as key legislation is before the Dáil to allow the use of the kits by members of the force. It's claimed the Gardaí are about three decades behind comparable police services when it comes to equipment. Brendan O'Connor from…

375,000 cars are on the roads without a valid NCT. Operators Applus will today tell the Dáil Transport Committee the backlogs are partly down to a large number of motorists failing to show up for their tests and an ageing workforce. In some parts of the…

The woman in her 50s and man in his 60s arrested in connection with the seizure of approximately €528,000 of suspected cannabis during the course of a search operation under Operation Tara in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon on Monday have both been charged.…

Gardai in Ballinrobe are investigating an assault on a young man at the Corrib Oil Filling Station on the Neale road, Ballinrobe this afternoon. The incident occurred at 12.17 pm this afternoon and the injured man, a man in his twenties, was taken by…

Funding of €150 million has been announced by government for local authorities to buy derelict buildings, which can be repurposed for housing. It is hoped the scheme will encourage councils to tackle long-term dereliction as well as helping to rejuvenate town…

The long awaited preferred route for the N17 stretching from Knock to Collooney has been published today. Kilkelly based Fianna Fail councillor John Caulfield has for sometime been highlighting the problems the delay in publishing the preferred route has been…

Two people remain in garda custody today following the seizure by Roscommon gardai of over a half a million euro of cannabis in a premises in Ballaghaderreen yesterday afternoon. During a planned search by Gardai, under warrant, a suspected cannabis…

Ireland West Airport has today announced a new Aer Lingus , year-round, daily service to London Heathrow Airport. Starting March 26th, Aer Lingus will operate daily flights to London Heathrow, London’s biggest and most well connected and closest airport to…

A jury was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court yesterday for the trial of the man who denies murder but admits to the manslaughter of Castlerea based Detective Garda Colm Horkan. At the Central Criminal Court, Stephen Silver (46) has pleaded not guilty to…

The Government has admitted a legal strategy was in place, to deal with a section of people overcharged for nursing home care. In a statement, a spokesperson said it was "to defend the cases relating to private nursing homes." It follows claims made in the…

The Connacht Fleadh committee is appealing to all business people at home and abroad to support the “Connacht Fleadh” which takes place in Ballina from June 23rd – July 2nd. The Fleadh is estimated to cost in the order of €150,000 and promises to be a major…

Long established Mayo legal firm P.O’Connor & Son Solicitors has announced the appointment of Samantha Geraghty as Managing Partner. Taking up her role at the start of this year, Samantha succeeds former Law Society President Pat O’ Connor who continues in…

Members of the West Mayo Municipal District vowed yesterday evening to protest outside the offices of Irish water in Castlebar over the failure of the water utility company to deliver, as promised, a new sewerage system in Newport. Fianna Fail councillor…

The Galway/ Limerick railway line recorded a drastic rise in passenger numbers last year compared to that of the last pre-Covid year of 2019. Figures were released following parliamentary questions and information from the NTA, which showed that passenger…

A Mayo student has been awarded the Paul Whelan Memorial Scholarship. The award comes from Intel Shannon in conjunction with their Women in Technology scholarship programme, and three students have been selected for the honour. Sean Ruane, Castlebar, studies…

At approximately 1pm on Monday 30th January 2023, Gardaí from the Roscommon Divisional Drugs Unit assisted by Gardaí from Castlerea conducted a search of a premises under warrant as part of Operation Tara in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. During the…

Salmonella has been found in eight poultry flocks across the country. The Department of Agriculture is working with the Food Safety Authority and the National Reference Laboratory for Salmonella, in order to determine the cause of the outbreak. The bodies are…

A homeless Castlebar man is continuing to sleep outside Aras an Chontae in Castlebar, protesting over the accommodation crisis. Eddie Staunton began his action 12 days ago, and told Midwest News today that he is determined to stay out, sleeping at the…

A Mayo Deputy has welcomed news on the advancement of affordable housing schemes in the county. Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon says Mayo County Council brought an update before an Oireachtas Housing Committee earlier this week. Over 1004 affordable housing projects…

Over the weekend, a number of anti-social behaviour incidents were reported on Irish Rail services. That's according to Jane Cregan of Irish Rail who says despite this, there hasn't been a major rise in incidents on rail services. Typically, she says, most…

There are currently 407 people waiting for beds in Irish hospitals, according to today’s INMO trolly watch figures. The worst effected is University Hospital Limerick, where there are 55 people on trollies. Across the province there are 73 people waiting for…

Approval to proceed to construction of modular accommodation has now issued to St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford. That's according to Deputy Michael Ring. The extension will include a Science Lab and Prep Area Accommodation for September. Commenting on…

A funeral director says he has never seen his business as busy as it has been during January. It comes after there was a 20 percent increase in the number of deaths on RIP dot ie from December 1st to January 25th this year, compared to the same period last…

Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 68-year-old Seamus Cawley who is missing from his home in Crossmolina since the morning of Monday, 16th January. Seamus was last seen at approximately 10 o'clock when…

The Marine Institute, headquartered in Galway, has announced its 2023 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, which provides third level students with work experience across a number of marine areas. Dr Paul Connolly, CEO of the Marine Institute says the Summer…

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the young woman who lost her life in a road traffic collision in Belmullet at the weekend. 22 year old Lauren Padden was killed when the car she was driving left the road and collided with a ditch. She was…

A meeting's been held in the Knockmealdown mountains in the Tipperary / Waterford border over a controversial forestry deal. It's over Coillte's multi-million euro agreement with a UK investment firm, to buy up new and existing forestry in Ireland. Tipperary…

If you fancy a life on the railroad, Iarnród Éireann has just the job. The national rail network is starting a recruitment drive today. The company is welcoming applications from people of all walks of life and hopes to hire up to 80 drivers. Barry Kenny,…

Medicines containing Codeine and Ibuprofen, and treatments for pain relief, are running out of stock in pharmacies. That's according to new figures out this morning from The Medicine Shortage Index. The shortages come in the wake of a reduction in over the…

The new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme Must be Accessible for all Suckler Farmers. That's the call from Livestock chairman Brendan Golden, who says the scheme is a vital income support for suckler farmers at €150 per cow for the first 10 cows and €120 a…

The two men arrested as a result of the seizure of €166,000 worth of cannabis at a property in Aughrim, Co. Galway have been charged. They are due to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court this evening, Sunday 29th January 2023.

I took Irish paramedics over ten hours to respond to an emergency call made last year, according to the National Ambulance Service. A recent report in the Sunday Mirror shows sheer "volume of work" was attributed to the long wait times. Figures also reveal…

Gardaí are finally set to be issued with body cameras at the end of this year. The Irish Mail on Sunday reports a pilot scheme will be rolled out in December. It comes in the wake of a series of high-profile attacks on gardaí in recent weeks. Antoinette…

The woman that was reported missing earlier this morning in East Mayo / West Roscommon has been found safe and well. An appeal had been issued earlier by Gardai after a woman in her 50’s went missing in the Gorthaganny/Ballyhaunis area. Gardai have confirmed…

A new poll shows a hardening of public attitudes towards refugees - with 49 percent unhappy with the state's handling of the crisis. A new Red C poll for the Business Post shows 45 percent would not support modular homes for Ukranian refugees in their area...…

On Saturday evening as part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drug Unit conducted a planned search of a residence in Aughrim, Co. Galway. In the course of the search, Gardaí seized cannabis plants with an estimated street value of…

Gardai are appealing for help in locating a missing woman in the Gorthaganny area this morning. Gardai are seeking information from anyone who was driving on the R293 Ballyhaunis to Ballaghaderreen road this morning between 5am and 8am and may have spotted a…

A campaign is underway to gather 9,165 Irish signatures as part of an EU-wide petition to make Europe tobacco-free by 2030. One million signatures are required from seven EU States in order for the European Commission to act on the proposal. Irish people can…

Consumers are being urged to shop around when it comes to energy prices. That's the message from the Consumers Association of Ireland as households will have to wait a few months for electricity and gas costs to drop. It comes after the Irish Independent…

This weekend the Holiday World Show takes place in the RDS Theatre, Dublin. The event runs from Friday to Sunday and offers tourist organizations and the public the chance to see what Irish tourism has to offer. Among those presenting at the event are the…

The procurement process for the engagement of a design team for St. Brid's special school in Castlebar will commence as early as February. That's according to Mayo Fine Gael Deputy Alan Dillon. The announcement was made by Minister for Special Education,…

There are calls for a public inquiry into deaths in nursing homes during the Covid Pandemic. Family led advocacy group Care Champions says families were denied access to their loved ones as they died - and now they're being denied answers about their deaths.…

There are calls for new legislation to allow farmers burn agricultural green waste during the burning season. Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath says current regulations represent the Greens' influence gone 'pure loopers'. The exemption to burn agricultural waste in…

Gardaí in Belmullet are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Corlough West, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. last night at approximately 9.15p.m. A female driver, 22 years, was fatally injured when the car she was driving left the…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Mountbellew, Galway, on Tuesday 24th January, 2023. At approximately 5:20pm, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to a collision involving a car and pedestrian at…

The Department of Housing says the latest increase in the homelessness figures are worrying, but have slowed substantially. More than 11,600 people were accessing emergency accommodation during the week leading up to Christmas, according to the latest…

Enoch Burke faces a 700 euro fine after he failed to leave school property and purge his contempt of court order this afternoon. The dismissed teacher has continuously showed up at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath this week, despite being dropped from…

A Mayo Deputy has called on the Minister for Housing to ensure that homeowners who have already paid to repair or rebuild homes hit with pyrite and mica are reimbursed through the Defective Concrete Block Scheme in a fair and timely manner. Sinn Fein's Rose…

Many mother and baby home survivors fear they may die before they receive justice for what happened to them. It's been revealed six religious orders have not paid into a multi-million euro redress scheme - which is already behind schedule. According to a…

Farmers are facing significantly more onerous farm audits from 2024 onwards as Bord Bia overhauls its quality assurance schemes. The Irish Farmers Journal is reporting that the new animal welfare checks are to be carried out during audits, where cattle will…

The Sligo City Hotel is re-opening on March 1st, with 40 new jobs being created. It's now part of the Address Collective Hotel Group and more jobs are to be added over time. The hotel itself is located on Quay Street, next to Sligo City Hall, with the group…

Cervical Check says it witnessed a big increase in screening numbers in 2021, as the service caught up with appointments missed during the pandemic. As part of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, the service is urging anyone who's due their smear test to make an…

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced €10.7 million of funding for 42 research projects. The funding comes as part of the EPA 2030 Research Strategy, and will aid to address climate change and other emerging and complex environmental problems.…

Enoch Burke is still standing outside Wilson's Hospital School in Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, despite the prospect of facing a hefty fine. The former teacher is continuing to disregard a court order for him to remain off the property, and was dropped to…

There are reports households could be set to receive more help with their energy bills. The latest round of credits, which amount to 600 euro in total, is due to end in April. But it's widely reported Cabinet may sign off on another 200 euro credit which will…

The amount of money spent on Garda overtime has increased by a third in the past two years. Last year's bill was nearly 130 million euro - compared to 114 million in 2021, and 99 million in 2020. According to freedom of information figures, one sergeant got…

Enoch Burke will be fined 700 hundred euro a day if he does not purge his contempt of court by two o'clock today. Despite being dismissed from his teaching role at Wilson's Hospital School last week, Mr. Burke has continued to attend the Westmeath school. He…

A search operation for a missing Crossmolina man is due to continue today. 68-year-old Seamus Cawley is missing from his home in Crossmolina for 12 days now. Seamus was last seen at approximately 10am, on Monday January 16th, when he left his home in a silver…

The controversial Coillte deal is very frustrating for everybody, in particular for farmers engaged in forestry. That's the view of the IFA over Coillte's multi-million euro deal with a UK investment firm, to buy up new and existing forestry in Ireland. It…

The most important thing is that the local child has the school place. That's the view of Sinn Fein's spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh O'Laoghaire. It's after Labour said schools shouldn't be allowed allocate places for children of past pupils. Sinn…

An inability to switch off is the biggest obstacle to productivity in Irish workplaces. That's the finding of a new Storm Technology survey which shows over half of IT decision-makers identified it as one of the main barriers. Virtual meeting overload is also…

More homes were built last year than any year since 2009. Figures from the CSO show 29,815 homes were built in 2022 with more than 9,000 of those coming in the last three months of the year. However, figures prepared by the Housing Commission, seen by The…

VHI premiums are increasing by an average of 4.8 per cent from March 1st. The health insurer says it's the first price increase in two years, following a price reduction in 2022. Increased demand for healthcare and the rising costs of providing health care to…

Mayo experienced a surge in deaths reported to the Coroner last year (2022), an increase of about 20 percent over the figures from the previous year. That’s according to the Coroner for the Coronial District of Mayo, Pat O’Connor who has made his obligatory…

The High Court has ruled Enoch Burke will be fined 700 euro for each day that be defies the court order to stay away from Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath. It'll take effect from 2pm tomorrow, unless he agrees to purge his contempt before then. Last…

A prisoner in his 20s has been found dead at Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon. The Irish Prison Service says next of kin has been notified. Gardai are investigating 'all of the circumstances' surrounding the man's death. The Irish Prison Service has…

It’s been confirmed that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Sligo Chamber of Commerce Business Awards taking place Friday, February 10th in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sligo. The finalists have been confirmed for this year’s awards…

St. John’s National School in Breaffy, Castlebar are through to the final of a national Robotics competition Last weekend, sixth class students in Breaffy NS competed in the regional Vex iq robotics competition that took place at ATU Sligo and took the top…

Castlebar councillors yesterday approved a Part 8 Planning for a new walkway/cycleway at Breaffy, Castlebar. The new 4.2 stretch of walkway looks set to get under construction by the end of this year. Councillors unanimously approved the Part 8 planning at…

The well-known Jesuit, sociologist, and social justice activist Fr. Mícheál Mac Gréil will be laid to rest this afternoon in Aughavale Cemetery following Requiem Mass at one o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, Westport. Large numbers of mourners from all over…

Sinn Fein is to resubmit its SIPO return relating the General Election of 2016. It's after the party revealed it had uncovered 5 separate expenses worth over 2 thousand euro which it hadn't declared on its return to the Standards in Public Office Commission.…

Workers at 'Section 39' organisations are to hold indefinite strike action. The move has been backed by the executive of the Fórsa trade union. The community and voluntary organisations involved are funded by the HSE to provide day and residential services…

TDs may be given funding of up to 5 thousand euro for personal security. It follows a spate of recent incidents where elected representatives were targeted at their offices, homes and during public meetings. The Irish Examiner reports that proposals to see…

 The success of the Banshees of Inisherin is already having an impact on tourism on Inis Mór and Achill Island. Martin McDonagh's Oscar-nominated film's resulted in huge interest in the locations where it was shot. Interest is set to grow further after it…

The HSE says work is ongoing on assigning individual ID numbers to patients around the country. Individual Health Identifier numbers are needed to move to a system of electronic records. Earlier, the Oireachtas Health Committee heard how the health service…

More than 30 Western Brand raw chicken products are being recalled because of salmonella detection. Western Brand Chicken is located on the Knock Road, Ballyhaunis. The company is recalling expired batches of raw chicken products due to the detection of the…

Headford has been included among a number of towns for a transport study to be undertaken. Councillor Andrew Reddington says such a study is long overdue as traffic congestion has been an issue in the town for quite a while now. The Headford based councillor…

Half of retail workers have witnessed a colleague being physically abused by a customer. It's one of the findings of a new survey from Circle K on harassment in the workplace. 83 percent of retail workers claimed they were harassed at some level by a customer…

A protest will take place tomorrow outside the Dail over Coillte's decision to sell land to foreign investor funds to plant forestry. The Rural Ireland Organisation along with coalition partners have set up the “Save our Forests Save Our Land” Campaign, in an…

Mayo Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers says she is deeply concerned that a high-level offshore wind policy statement, due imminently, will discriminate against the west of Ireland by giving priority to projects in the east and south of the country. The Leader…

Dismissed teacher, Enoch Burke, has turned up at his old school today for a second morning in a row despite being fired last week. The Castlebar native arrived this morning by car at about 8.45am to Wilson’s Hospital School Multyfarnham, county Westmeath.…

A Special Taskforce to deal with what has been described as unprecedented challenges facing Gardaí needs to be set up as a matter of urgency. The Garda Representative Association says its establishment is crucial to deal with rising assaults on its members.…

Postal-voting could be expanded, under new reforms being considered by the Electoral Commission. The terms and conditions of the new independent body were approved by ministers yesterday. According to the Irish Examiner, the Electoral Commission will be lead…

The World Health Organisation has expressed its concern at the rising number of global Covid related deaths . In the past eight weeks, more than 170 thousand people have died of COVID-19. The WHO says the actual number of deaths could be much higher as its…

Publicans will voice their opposition to aspects of a new Sale of Alcohol Bill at the Oireachtas justice committee today. The new law proposes sweeping changes to licensing laws, in a bid to boost the night-time economy. The Licensed Vintners Association…

A review is underway by Saolta after a patient left Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar in the early hours of Tuesday morning, January 17th. A major search was initiated in Castlebar in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Jan 17th), after 69 year old Patrick…

The Banshees of Inisherin has secured a total of nine Oscar nominations, including Colin Farrell's first-ever nod for the prestigious awards. The Banshees of Inisherin, extensively filmed on Achill Island, is up for best picture and original screenplay. Its…

Castlebar native, teacher Enoch Burke has turned up at Wilson’s Hospital School today, just days after he was dismissed as a teacher from the school. Independent.ie is reporting that two uniformed gardaí arrived at the school in an unmarked car at around…

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State Joe O’Brien, have today set out the details of the €50 million Community Recognition Fund. The initiative, is designed to support communities across the country that have…

Cars were observed being ‘rally driven’ inside the new section of a county Galway cemetery last weekend. On facebook the Kilkerrin Cemetery Committee say that “during last weekend, cars were spotted being rally driven inside the new section of the graveyard.…

A search operation for a missing Crossmolina man is continuing today. 68-year-old Seamus Cawley is missing from his home in Crossmolina for just over a week now. Seamus was last seen at approximately 10am, on Monday January 16th, when he left his home in a…

All eyes will be on The Banshees of Inisherin as the Oscar nominations are revealed this lunchtime. There are plenty of Irish names in the conversation in the acting categories. Martin McDonogh is set to be in contention for Best Director and Screenplay for…

It has emerged that a businessman paid for postering to be carried out for Minister Paschal Donohoe in the 2020 election, as well as the 2016 campaign. Mr Michael Stone says he contributed 1,400 euro to the campaign but forgot he did so. Ahead of Paschal…

Green Ocean Coffee has launched a new speciality coffee range from Irish company Watermark Coffee. Recognising the importance of the ocean in tackling and reversing the effects of climate change, Green Ocean Coffee has partnered with Clew Bay Oyster Co-op to…

 Farmers believe they should have the first option when it comes to planting trees. They're furious over a deal struck between the Irish forestry business, Coillte, and a British investment firm.. It will see an average of 700 hectares of new forests planted…

Sales of jam are decreasing. A recent report, by the market research and analytics firm Kantar, shows sales are down by more than 6.2 per cent. It's reported the war in Ukraine has also led to the price of jams and marmalades increasing by 4.7 per cent. Jams…

Donations continue to pour into a GoFundMe account to assist in the repatriation of the remains of a young Pakistani doctor who drowned in what is believed to have been a freak drowning accident in Castlebar over the weekend. Dr. Farah Ahmed (30) was working…

The Achill Island RNLI had their first call out of 2023 yesterday afternoon. They were called to assist a man on Clare Island who required medical evacuation. The request came from the Irish Coast Guard and the volunteer lifeboat crew set off on their…

The first robotics-guided heart surgery in either Ireland or the UK has taken place in Galway. The technology enables surgeons to manipulate equipment during procedures, and improves precision. According to the Examiner, it will also mean staff will spend…

The driving test centre in Castlebar had the highest pass rate in the county last year according to reports released by the RDA. Castlebar’s pass rate stood at 60%, while the centre in Ballina had a pass rate of 56%. In Galway, test centres at Carnmore and…

Mayo County Council have closed the R929 road (Upper Main Street Ballyhaunis) for a distance of 70m. The stretch goes from the junction with Doctor’s Road towards the square. Works started at 8:00AM this morning (Monday January 23) and will continue until…

A business in Westport, that has been in operation just short of a century, has announced it is to close. J.J Glynn's, on Shop Street in the town, announced its decision on social media today. The business will close in the coming weeks. A Facebook post…

There's an urgent call for people to donate blood. Stock levels are at less than three days, due to the recent high demand for blood from hospitals and cancelled donation appointments. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service says it aims to have seven days'…

The town of Ballyhaunis came to a standstill today, as the funeral took place of local sporting hero Pierce Higgins. The 45-year old died on Friday, after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease. He is survived by his wife Clare, and daughters Erin and Ellie…

Sheep farmers across the region will gather in Athlone this evening to discuss the collapse in lamb prices. The farm organisation claims that finishers of store lambs have suffered severe financial losses over the last number of weeks due to the fall in…

A mental health charity are encouraging people doing ‘Dry January’ to upgrade the challenge to ‘One year no beer’. Turn2me, a national mental health charity are issuing the challenge for a year of sobriety. The charity stated that reducing alcohol or cutting…

Two walkers were rescued from a cave in county Sligo at the weekend. On Saturday the Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team were tasked to the Diarmuid and Grainne Cave in the Glenniff Valley by gardai and the ambulance service, where two walkers…

Mayo Fianna Fail Senator Lisa Chambers takes over as the Leader of the Seanad, as the house reconvenes for the first time in 2023, tomorrow (Tues, 24th). Senator Chambers was formally appointed to the position by Leo Varadkar when he took over the position of…

New light has been shed on the life story of Land League founder Michael Davitt by extensive new research which was presented in book form to several dozen of his descendants at a ceremony in Straide at the weekend. The presentations took place in the Davitt…

A chemical found in weedkiller was discovered in one in four Irish people who partook in a University of Galway study. The tests for Glyphosate were carried out on 68 families - including 14 families who live on farms. The substance is found in weedkilling…

The handling of the dismissal of Castlebar teacher Enoch Burke has caused some concern with teacher unions over aspects of how the case was managed and the grounds on which he was dismissed. Mr Burke, who was employed as a German and history teacher at…

Over 11,300 asylum-seekers get less than 40 euro a week in social welfare from the state. Just over 9,300 adults, who live in direct provision, receive a weekly allowance of 38 euro and 80 cents. The rate for a child is 29.80 - which is paid for over 2,000…

The Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina has secured the loan of 1916 Leader Eamonn Ceannt’s set of Uilleann Pipes for the Connacht Fleadh in Ballina which will take place from June 23rd – July 2nd. His grand-niece Mary Gallagher will present a lecture on…

Mayo Fine Gael deputy, former Minister, Michael Ring has come to the defence of Minister Pascal Donohoe ahead of his second statement to the Dail tomorrow concerning controversy over the Minister's 2016 election expenses. Minister Donohoe will take questions…

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for people to donate blood. It says supplies have fallen to a level that is only sufficient for three days. That is just under half the required level for an average week. Dr. Paul McKinney of…

Children and young people accessing child and mental health services with open cases have been "lost" to follow-up care. That's the finding of a new Inspector of Mental Health Service report which shows in one CHO there were 140 "lost" cases within the CAMHS…

An Erris based TD has expressed her shock and disappointment to the exclusion of many Mayo businesses from the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme. Sinn Fein Deputy Rose Conway Walsh says that businesses should not be left out just because they don't use…

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving three vehicles that occurred at approximately 6:30pm on Sunday 22nd January 2023 at the Ashtree Junction in Ballinasloe, County Galway. The driver of one of the vehicles, a man in…

Tributes have been pouring in for the late Fr. Michéal MacGréil. Fr Mícheál was a renowned campaigner, activist, lecturer and sociologist in his capacity as a priest and in paying tribute, a statement from St Mary’s Church Westport have described him as “a…

Fine Gael has taken a four-point hit in support just weeks after Leo Varadkar returned as Taoiseach. The party - fresh from controversy over the resignation of junior Minister Damien English over a property declaration - is down to 19 per cent support in the…

A Search operation for a missing Crossmolina man is continuing today. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 68-year-old Seamus Cawley who is missing from his home in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo since Monday morning, 16th January…

The news that 200 modular homes are to be built by April to accommodate Ukrainian refugees has been welcomed as a 'really good idea'. So far over 65 thousand Ukrainian people have arrived in Ireland and over 54 thousand of them are seeking accommodation from…

A young doctor has died in what is believed to have been a freak drowning accident. Dr Farah Ahmed, who was attached to Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, lost her life late on Friday when the car she was driving ended up in a river. The 30-year-old was…

A Ballinrobe councillor is calling for constraints money to be given for a Bypass road in the town. Councillor Damien Ryan says that in his opinion, Ballinrobe is one of the worst towns affected by traffic, and at busy times it creates a gridlock in the town.…

Patient groups across the country are holding a series of marches and demonstrations today as part of a national day of action over the trolley crisis. Campaign groups are demanding 'enough is enough' to overcrowding. They want increased capacity in hospital…

Mayo native Alan Clarke has been included in Ireland’s Top 10 Travel Influencers for 2023. The list was compiled by the Irish Independent, and ranked Alan in the number 10 spot. Top of the list is Rory King, with Sarah Slattery in second spot.

Keem Bay on Achill Island has been named as Ireland’s Best Beach. The Irish Independent has compiled the top beaches in the country – as voted by readers. Curracloe in Co Wexford was second, followed by Inch in Kerry and Connemara beach Dog’s Bay. Enniscrone…

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident that occurred in Hoban’s car park last night, Friday 20th January 2023. At approximately 11:45pm Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a car in the river…

The Government doesn't care about people in provincial Ireland who own properties with defective blocks. That's the opinion of the Rural Independent Group of TDs who are accusing the Government of giving VIP treatment to property owners in Dublin and leaving…

A demonstration will get underway in Limerick at 11:00AM today over ED overcrowding. It'll take place outside the City Hall on Merchants Quay and will be followed by 17 other protests across the country at 1pm. It'll include demonstrations outside Our Lady's…

Two people have been charged following theft of jewellery from a business premises in Sligo. The theft occurred on January 19 2023. Both are expected to appear before Sligo District Court at 2:30PM today. On January 19, Gardaí were alerted after an assortment…

A Castlebar native has spent the last 24 hours on the footpaths outside of Aras an Chontae in Castlebar in protest over the homelessness crisis in Ireland. Currently in Ireland almost 12 thousand people describe themselves as homeless and are either sleeping…

While the redress scheme introduced by Government this week to repair defects in apartments built during the Celtic Tiger era is very welcome, it's unfair on homeowners in western parts of the country affected by Mica and Pyrite. That's according to Sinn Fein…

The Cathaoirleach of Castlebar Municipal District and the Chairman of the Consumers’Association of Ireland, Michael Kilcoyne, has today called on Argos to reconsider its decision to close all its retail outlets in the Republic. There are 34 Argos stores in…

Galway County Council have issued new and decided planning application updates. A number of new construction and development works have been proposed. Decided planning includes works on slatted sheds and dwelling houses across the county. More information is…

A Mass will take place this evening (Friday) in St. Mary’s Church in Bofeenaun. The Bofeenaun/ Lahardane Community Alert group has organised the Mass for 7pm this evening, as two extensive searches have been taking place for two local parishioners in…

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) is appealing to visitors to play their part in helping to prevent the spread of infections to patients. The hospital has reminded the public of the need to ensure that visitor numbers are kept to a minimum. The number of…

Keem Bay on Achill Island has been named as Ireland's Best Beach. The Irish Independent has compiled the top beaches in the country - as voted by readers. Curracloe in Co Wexford was second, followed by Inch in Kerry and Connemara beach Dog's Bay. Editor of…

The National Museum of Ireland - Country Life at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is holding a series of events on Saturday week, 28th January, exploring some of the folklore and folk traditions associated with St Brigid. St Brigid’s Day - Lá Fhéile Bríde -…

Network Ireland Mayo have elected Melissa Moore as their new President for 2023. An award winning retail consultant, Melissa has over 20 years of experience in the trade and set up Cong based business The Retail Advisor. Speaking to Midwest Radio’s Rian…

Gardaí, civil defence personell and the coastguard together with a number of rescue teams and local volunteers are to resume an extensive search operation in Crossmolina this morning, after a man was reported as missing from the area. 68-year-old Seamus…

Gardaí were called to a meeting of the board of management at Wilson’s Hospital School where it was due to consider the case of suspended teacher Enoch Burke. Officers were called in after members of the Burke family began shouting objections to the meeting…

The jury in the trial of a 57-year-old farmer accused of murdering his elderly aunt in a dispute about land almost five years ago has been told the focus of the case will be his intention at the time. 76 year old Chrissie Treacy, was found dead on her farm at…

The remains of a man have been discovered in the Castlebar river, close to the new N5 roundabout at Turlough, this lunchtime. Garda Superintendent Gabriel Moran says they are now awaiting formal identification of the remains. He said the family of a man…

A status yellow ice warning has been issued for the entire country, and will come into effect at 4 o 'clock this afternoon. The national alert from Met Eireann says there will be hazardous conditions - with some freezing fog in spots and icy stretches. The…

The announcement by Argos today that it intends to close all stores and operations in the Republic of Ireland at the end of June this year, has come as a shock to both staff and customers. In a statement the company says - Argos is a retailer of general…

Large groups of volunteers in both Castlebar and Crossmolina are assisting gardai, civil defence and other rescue services in two separate extensive searches underway again today for two men missing for some days now. 68-year-old Seamus Cawley is missing from…

Patients presenting at hospital emergency departments across the region today are experiencing delays. There are 53 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Galway, the second most overcrowded in the country. 22 patients are waiting at Sligo University…

A Mass for the families of the two men who are missing in the Castlebar and Crossmolina areas will take place tomorrow evening (Friday) in St. Mary’s Church in Bofeenaun. The Bofeenaun/ Lahardane Community Alert group has organised the Mass for 7pm tomorrow…

Argos is set to close all of its outlets in Ireland, according to trade union Mandate. In a statement, the trade union has expressed its disappointment at the decision. There are more than 30 Argos stores in Ireland, including one in Castlebar and another in…

A special meeting of Mayo County Council needs to be considered in light of the abrupt and early adjournment by the Cathaoirleach Seamus Weir of last Monday’s January monthly meeting of the local authority. That’s the view of Westport based Fine Gael…

 If people can no longer accept an apology from a politician, then there's a lot of TDs who would have to consider their position. That's the view of the Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan, who says he was satisfied with Paschal Donohoe's statement, regarding his…

Electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed in sportsgrounds and shopping centres across the country, as part of a new EV infrastructure plan. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says the strategy includes plans to install high-powered chargers every…

A bill which will see a ban on the sale vaping products to people under 18, is set to be published shortly. According to the Irish Times, it'll be included in the government's the legislative programme, for the spring session of the Dáil. The move which was…

Many children in Ireland are waiting 13 years to see a dentist. That's the stark warning from the Regional Group of independent TDs. It's bringing a motion before the Dáil later today, calling for the government to immediately reform the public dental…

At an executive meeting of Mayo IFA earlier this week, concerns were raised about a controversial €200m forestry fund launched recently by Coillte and Gresham House - to buy swathes of land in Ireland to plant forestry. Mayo IFA Chair Jarlath Walsh says it's…

A Status Yellow ice warning for the whole country is in place until midday. Met Éireann is advising of potentially dangerous travelling conditions with icy stretches on some roads and footpaths. It says freezing rain is possible in the southwest, along with…

Searches will resume this morning in Castlebar and Crossmolina for two men missing for a number of days now. Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 68-year-old Seamus Cawley who is missing from his home in Crossmolina, since…

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 68-year-old Seamus Cawley who is missing from his home in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo since Monday morning, 16th January 2023. Seamus was last seen at approximatley 10am when he left his home…

A Westport councillor is appealing for caution when members of the general public decide to post on social media photos of road traffic collisions or any emergency situations. Independent councillor Christy Hyland says he is aware of a recent incident where a…

The median price of a home in the year to November was 300,000 euro, according to the CSO. Its property price index shows the cost of houses went up by 8.6 per cent. The western region, which includes Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, saw the largest increases.…

Searches are continuing this afternoon in Castlebar for a man missing since the early hours of yesterday morning. 69 year old Patrick Rowland went missing from Mayo University Hospital and was last seen around market square area at approx 1:25am yesterday…

Councillor Andrew Reddington has made the call following a plight of burglaries in Caherlistrane, Kilconly and Shrule. He says the burglars seem to be aware when houses are vacant and are looking for anything of value such as cash, gold and jewellery.…

The High Court has paved the way for Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath to go ahead with its planned disciplinary meeting tomorrow in relation to Enoch Burke. Mr Burke was suspended from his teaching duties as a result of alleged misconduct arising from…

Met Eireann has issued yet another ice warning. The status yellow alert will be in place for the entire country from 7pm tonight until midday tomorrow. The forecaster says wintry showers will continue with some patches of freezing fog. A weather advisory…

The world's oldest person has died at the age of 118. French nun Sister Andre passed away at her retirement home in Toulon in southern France. She lived through two world wars, and survived catching Covid last year. Maria Branyas - who's 115 and lives in…

Westport Celtic Supporters Club will host a “Burn’s Supper” to celebrate the life and work of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. The evening of poetry, song and music will take place in Cu Chuilainn's bar on Saturday 28th January, 8pm and will honour the…

St Mary’s NS Mountbellew, Scoil Muire Gan Smal NS Claremorris and St Vincent’s NS Coolarne are off to represent the Galway-Mayo region in the national VEX final after winning awards for excellence and teamwork at the Regional VEX IQ 2023 Competition hosted by…

Initial project approval has been given for modular accommodation for St. Louis Community School, Kiltimagh. Mayo deputy Michael Ring has been informed by the Department of Education that the extension will include 2 classrooms on ground floor, with two…

Gardaí, civil defence personnel and the coastguard together with a number of rescue teams and local volunteers are to resume an extensive search operation in Crossmolina this morning, after a man was reported as missing in the area. The missing man is aged in…

Searches are to resume in Castlebar this morning for a man missing since the early hours of yesterday morning. 69 year old Patrick Rowland went missing from Mayo University Hospital and was last seen around market square at approx 1:25am on Tuesday morning.…

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Renmore, Galway yesterday evening. Shortly before 6pm, Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted to a collision involving a cyclist and an articulated lorry at the…

The High Court will give its decision by the end of next week in an application by the Board of Management of a school to seize the assets of teacher, Enoch Burke or to fine him for continuing to defy a court order. Mr Burke has continued to attend at…

An extensive search operation is underway in Crossmolina since yesterday afternoon, after a man was reported as missing in the area. The missing man is aged in his late 60s. The search is concentrated near the Knockadine Bridge in Crossmolina Gardaí, civil…

Castlebar Gardai are continuing to appeal to the public for help in the search for a man missing in the Castlebar area. 69 year old Patrick Rowland went missing from Mayo University Hospital overnight. He was last seen wearing red checkered pyjama bottoms, a…

The body of a man was recovered at Bertra beach earlier today and the search that was underway for Westport man Martin Philips, missing since Sunday morning last, has been stood down. His body has been removed to Mayo University Hospital for a post mortem…

Temperatures dropped to minus seven in parts this morning with Mount Dillon in Roscommon recording the lowest temperature in the country. A Status yellow snow and ice warning expired at midday today while another status yellow snow and ice warning will come…

Castlebar Gardai are continuing to appeal to the public for help in the search for a man missing in the Castlebar area. 69 year old Patrick Rowland went missing from Mayo University Hospital overnight. He was last seen wearing red checkered pyjama bottoms, a…

Safety issues at the new roundabout on the Newport Road in Westport have been highlighted today by local councillor Brendan Mulroy. The Fianna Fail councillor says the new road structure, open in part to traffic, immediately requires enhanced road signage and…

Hotel rooms in Dublin could be facing a 1 percent levy. The idea was first raised by the States Commission on Taxation and Welfare and it's now been backed in a report by Dublin City Council. It's believed the hotel tax could raise more than 12 million euro a…

“Any local road in the county that is being serviced by a public bus route be added to the Council winter gritter plan.” That’s the opinion of Sligo Leitrim Councillor Marie Casserly. Sligo COCO’s seven Winter Maintenance routes grit all National roads,…

Following the assault with excrement on two Galway TDs at a public meeting in Ballinasloe, earlier this month, both the Oireachtas and the gardai are advising public representative to ensure that they have security in place around themselves, and their staff…

The search is continuing today for a man missing from his home in Westport since Sunday morning last 58-year-old Martin Phillips went missing from his home in Westport in the early hours of last Sunday morning (15th January). He is described as being 5 foot 7…

The HSE is expected to tell an oireachtas committee today the current situation facing hospital emergency departments is not acceptable. Senior officials will answer questions from TDs and senators relating to the record numbers seen on hospital trolleys in…

Castlebar Garda Station are appealing to the public to help in the search for a missing person. 69 year old Patrick Rowland has gone missing from Mayo University Hospital. He was last seen wearing red checkered pyjama bottoms, a grey t shirt, and navy…

The Mayo branch of Network Ireland have announced that Melissa Moore has been elected as their new President for 2023. Melissa is an award winning Retail Consultant, Mentor and Educator with over 23 years of experience, and she founded Cong based business The…

Farmers are being encouraged to register for a free CAP information series taking place in Ballina tomorrow evening. The Irish Farmers Journal will host the public meeting in the Great National Hotel in Ballina at 7:30pm. The meeting will be hosted by Jack…

There are 506 people waiting for beds in Irish hospitals, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch figures. Letterkenny University Hospital is worst affected, with 66 people on trollies. There are 51 people without a bed in University Hospital Limerick.…

Medicine manufacturers, including companies producing medicines in Ireland, are getting paid up to four times as much for their products abroad than in Ireland, according to the latest analysis. The authors of the Medicine Shortages Index, Azure…

A second status yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice will take effect nationwide this afternoon. Met Eireann's warning of icy stretches from 4pm, leading to hazardous conditions - especially on untreated roads or paths. A separate, similar,…

Gardai have confirmed that following a search and recovery operation in Carrick on Shannon, a body of a man was recovered from the water yesterday. It's believed the search has been underway since Christmas. The body of the man has been taken to Sligo…

One of Ireland's oldest citizens celebrated his 106th birthday over the weekend. Micheal Coyne, a native of Fairymount in Roscommon, now lives with his nephew, Neil McGarry in Boyle and marked the big occasion with a trip to Cryans Hotel in Carrick on…

Free NCT tests will not be provided for drivers who fail to keep a test appointment. It comes as the RSA said no customers have been given a free test despite a promise in the NCT Customer Charter. The Charter lays out the rules for the complimentary test…

A new report out today shows one in four constructions jobs are vacant. The Quarterly report from Morgan McGinley shows positivity in the job sector to the end of 2022. The study also highlighted professional job vacancies here reduced by minus seventeen…

The shortage of medicines in Ireland continues to increase with figures revealing that a further 12 medicines are out of stock bringing the total to 224, among the additional medicines to go out-of-stock in the past week are Phenytoin which is used to treat…

Hail, sleet and snow are on the cards this week due to a cold snap. A yellow ice warning is in place for the country until midday, with a risk of freezing fog. A winter weather advisory will stay in place until Thursday, due to an arctic chill. Cathal Nolan…

Gardaí in Westport are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 58-year-old Martin Phillips, who went missing from his home in Westport, Co. Mayo in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 15th January 2023. Martin is described as being 5…

Kilmeena GAA Club have received the Meitheal Award as part of the annual awards from the Mayo Association in Dublin. The Meitheal award goes to a voluntary group or club based in Mayo, and who, in the opinion of the adjudicators, have achieved great…

Sligo County Council are seeking applications for their Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023, and also for the Historic Structures Fund 2023. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme comes from a national allocation of €4.5 million, and grants of between €2,500…

A Status Yellow Low Temperature/ Ice Warning has been issued by Met Éireann and will be in place in Mayo from 6:00PM this evening until 12 noon tomorrow, January 16. Icy stretches are likely with expected hazardous travelling conditions. Freezing fog is also…

The rate of property inflation in Dublin will more than halve this year, according to The Sunday Times Property Price Guide. Estate agents are predicting the value of homes in the capital will increase by 2.5 per cent in 2023. Their prediction for last year…

The trolley crisis will continue in Irish hospitals for at least another month, according to a leading GP. The situation has eased a little over the past 10 days, with 438 people on trolleys on Friday. That compares to a record of 931 on Tuesday of last week.…

The country's to be gripped by a cold snap over the coming days. A Winter Weather Advisory kicks in this evening, bringing freezing fog and icy stretches. The arctic spell will last until Thursday morning. Met Eireann Meteorologist, Linda Hughes says snow is…

Ireland's medicine shortage is set to get worse as pharmacists have been warned it could be months before some prescription medication will be back on chemists' shelves. The Irish Mail on Sunday reports that Dr Una Fallon, a public health specialist in the…

Tenants need to be protected, as figures continue to point to landlords leaving the market in their thousands. The rental market has shrunk by tens of thousands in the past five years. But Sinn Fein's spokesperson on housing Eoin O'Brion said there are…

A cold snap will hit the Country from tomorrow night. A blast of arctic air will see temperatures plummet until Wednesday - with snow expected on higher ground in parts of Ulster. Linda Hughes of Met Eireann says Monday night looks set to be particularly…

A company set up by two Mayo natives recently scooped the top prize in the food and beverages category at the Lions Den for 2022. Entrepreneurs Patrick Joyce and Oliver Feeney created X-LITE which is a low-calorie, sugar-free, alcoholic drink. The prize…

A number of organisations in the Irish forestry sector have condemned a decision by the State-owned body Coillte, to sell 12,000 hectares of woodlands to a British investor. They say that 2.1 billion Euro of taxpayers money is assisting a foreign entity which…

There are 438 people waiting for beds in Irish hospitals, according to today’s INMO trolley watch figures. Cork University Hospital currently stands with the highest figure on 46, with University Hospital Limerick continuing with high figures also, on 35.…

The man who saw that there were no defibrillators on Croagh Patrick last year, and within months ensured that they are there now, is the 2022 Mayo Person of the Year, and that’s Darren Forde of Hollymount. The annual prestigious awards are organised by the…

On our Lunchtime News today we revealed the 2022 Mayo Person of the Year Award and the Meitheal Award winners. The annual awards are organised by the Mayo Association in Dublin and have been in existence for the last sixty years. The Mayo Person of the Year…

A group patient support programme developed by team members from the Long COVID and post COVID clinics in Galway University Hospitals has won the Irish Medical Times Irish Healthcare Award in the patient education category. Long COVID is estimated to occur in…

The World Economic Forum have today recognized Coca Cola Ballina as one of the world’s most advanced manufacturers and has been added to the WEF Global Lighthouse Network. The platform recognizes leading manufacturers that use Fourth Industrial Revolution…

Optimum delivery of the Fair Deal scheme for nursing home residents must be a priority if hospital bed pressures are to be alleviated, that’s the view of Mayo Fine Gael deputy Michael Ring. The Nursing Home Support, ‘Fair Deal’ scheme currently supports over…

Excitement is building ahead of Tooreen's All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling final against Monaleen of Limerick. Tooreen have already made history within the county, being the first Mayo hurling club team to reach an All-Ireland final. That game takes place…

The death has taken place of Mayo born journalist Ailish O'Hora. The 54 year-old Kiltimagh native worked as a journalist for a number of publications including the Irish Independent and the Sunday Business Post. Ailish is survived by her heartbroken parents,…

Proposals to tax all motorists and abolish road tolls, have been described as 'anti-rural'. Charging for use of entire road network is being considered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. If approved, this would remove all existing tolls charges and would…

The IFA Sheep Chairman has strongly criticised factories for further cuts on lamb prices. Kevin Comiskey says the weakening of lamb prices at a time when production costs are at an all-time high is not acceptable and must stop. The IFA Sheep Chairman said…

On our lunchtime news today we will reveal the 2022 Mayo Person of the Year Award winner and the Meitheal Award winner. The annual awards are organised by the Mayo Association in Dublin and have been in existence for the last sixty years. The Mayo Person of…

The HSE says it's concerned by the number of healthcare workers who've yet to receive their second Covid-19 booster. According to the latest data, three-quarters of staff across the country's seven hospital groups haven't yet gotten their second dose. While…

Only 41 properties were available last month under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme which sees landlords receive a part rental payment from the State. The Simon Communities Ireland Report shows just 23 of those 41 properties were in Dublin with none…

There has been no major power outages this morning following a status yellow wind warning which expired overnight. The warning, which was in place for the entire country yesterday until 2 o'clock this morning, while Donegal was under a status orange wind…

The current situation in Irish hospitals has exceeded the HSE’s most pessimistic modelling. That’s according to its Interim CEO Stephen Mulveany, who says despite the number of people waiting on trolleys beginning to decrease, there are still significant…

Patients can be taken directly to Roscommon Hospital following agreement by the facility's management and the National Ambulance Service. The hospital's A&E was closed in 2011, and this decision has been made following the ongoing pressure on emergency…

Met Eireann is warning of power outages, travel disruption and downed trees in Donegal. The county is under a status orange wind warning until 8 o'clock tonight. There's also a Status Yellow rain warning in place for Donegal, as well as Leitrim, that's in…

The National Ambulance Service (NAS) and Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) have agreed a programme that will allow for some patients to be transferred directly to RUH if they meet strict criteria. The programme which involves strict clinical and…

Gardai in Galway are advising extreme caution to drivers heading between Loughrea and Ballinasloe over high winds. There's been a crash reported on the M6 between the two towns today. Officers are calling on anyone passing by to be extra careful because of…

Gardai are investigating burglaries in a pub and a shop in the Tuam area earlier this week and are appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Kiltevna area of Dunmore, last Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, to come forward.…

A status orange wind warning has been issued for county Donegal. Met Eireann is warning of the potential for downed trees, power outages and disruption in the county from 2pm until 8pm today. A status yellow alert for rain is also in place in the county until…

A national day of protest is to take place outside hospitals across Ireland on Saturday week, January 21st. Organisers of the action, Aontu, say the objective of the demonstrations are to put pressure on the government to address the current crisis in the…

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association have hit back at proposals by Coillte to work in partnership with a UK asset management company, as they aim to plant a further 100,000ha of new forestry. Patsy Daly from the INHFA has outlined how these proposals…

A date has been confirmed for the publication of the preferred transport corridor for the N17 Knock to Collooney Atlantic Economic Corridor. The project is currently progressing through the option selection process. Sligo Roads Design Office say that the…

A series of walk-in clinics for the children’s flu vaccine will be held across the region over the next two weeks. The measure is in response to rising numbers of flu cases among children, as well as significant numbers of children who’ve been hospitalised…

The strong winds this morning are causing disruption to power supply in some areas across county Mayo. 80 customers in the Carrowbeg area of Westport are without electricity since 8.40am this morning due to a fault and the supply is expected to be restored by…

Gardaí and the emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in the Enniscrone area this morning. The collison occurred on the Ballina side of the Lacknaslevia Road on the main N59 Sligo to Ballina road, shortly after 9.30am There wereno…

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly is calling for expressions of interest for membership of the Cancer Patient Advisory Committee. The Cancer Patient Advisory Committee was established in 2019 to provide input into the development of programmes for…

There have been renewed calls for holiday homes to be used as accommodation for refugees. The Minister Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman, warned yesterday that hotels currently providing shelter for refugees will revert to tourism in March and April. A…

People in Galway City are the least interested in the lives of the British royals, according to the Irish Daily Star. While Mallow in Co. Cork is the most royal-obsessed town in Ireland. Search engine specialists Digital Funnel has analysed Google data from…

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman says his department regrets any delays in payments to hoteliers / providers of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and insists funds are available for the services. Yesterday Midwest News reported that some hoteliers in…

Junior Minister Damien English has resigned. In a statement he says he informed the Taoiseach last night of his decision to step down as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment. It follows reports that he failed to declare…

An anniversary mass be held in Co Offaly this evening to mark the first anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy. The school teacher was killed in an alleged assault in Tullamore on this day last year. 23-year-old Ashling Murphy was killed while going for a…

The World Health Organisation says a mask mandate should not be re-introduced in Ireland. The Labour Party says they should be required for the first two months of the year, to help deal with the surge in hospital admissions. Latest figures show 70 people…

Most people with Long Covid can apparently expect their symptoms to clear up within a year. A team of researchers in Israel believes those who haven't had a coronavirus vaccine were more at risk of 'lingering' breathing problems - but that a mild disease…

The country is set to be battered by strong winds for the remainder of the day as Met Éireann warns of possible power outages and travel disruption. A Status Yellow Wind warning for the country came into effect at 5am this morning and will remain in place…

The Taoiseach is traveling to Belfast this morning to meet political party leaders from across Northern Ireland. It's part of a diplomatic offensive ahead of the deadline to form a Government in the North. Both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste will be heading up…

Lord of The Dance creator Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with what he says is "an aggressive form of cancer". A post on his Instagram says the 64-year-old dancer and choreographer's undergone surgery and is under the care of doctors. He rose to fame in…

Gardaí in Galway are continuing to investigate all the circumstances around a public order incident that occurred during a public meeting at a hotel in Gort, on Wednesday, 4th January 2023. Minister of State Anne Rabbitte and Fine Gael deputy Ciaran Cannon…

Sinn Fein and the SDLP withdrew from talks with the British Foreign Secretary in Belfast today, over claims Mary LouMcDonald was excluded from discussions. James Cleverly had been due to hold round table discussions with the main political party leaders in…

The Arts Council, the Irish government agency for developing the arts, has this afternoon announced its Arts Centres decisions for 2023. Funding totaling €9.5 million will be distributed to 42 organisations across all parts of the country. Among the…

The voluntary organisation, Aware, is currently seeking new volunteers to help deliver its support services. Specifically in Mayo, it needs volunteers for its in-person Support & Self Care Group. The organisation also has remote volunteering opportunities on…

Irish film 'The Banshees of Inisherin' was the big winner at the Golden Globes. The ceremony in Beverly Hills last night saw the movie, filmed on Achill Island in Co. Mayo, scoop three major awards including Best Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best…

This Christmas was a record year for the sale of books nationally. The book as a Christmas present appears to have been more popular than ever and readers are enjoying a range of fiction and non-fiction publications. Childrens Books have also sold well. The…

Cabinet will discuss the difficulty on the horizon in accommodating refugees, when it meets this afternoon. It comes as many hotels under contract with the Government will revert to tourism in March and April. Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman is also…

2. Businesses across the North West have until a week today (Wed -18TH January) to enter the Sligo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2022, across four categories. The award winners will be announced at the Sligo Chamber’s President’s Gala Dinner…

Two status yellow weather warnings have been issued today. There is a wind warning in place for Clare, Cork, Kerry and Galway until midday. While there is a yellow and wind warning for Munster which comes in from 6 o clock this evening until midnight.

ESB crews are working to restore power to customers in the Charlestown and Tubbercurry areas this morning. Over 300 customers are without power since early this morning and ESB hope to have power restored by 10am.

A south Mayo community is hoping for a potential future visit from Kevin McCarthy, the newly elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the third most powerful politician in America. Research carried out in recent days by Gerard Delaney of the…

Irish film 'The Banshees of Inisherin' was the big winner at the Golden Globes. The ceremony in Beverly Hills last night saw the movie, filmed on Achill Island in Co. Mayo, scoop three major awards including Best Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best…

The public is being urged to use the local injury unit at Roscommon University Hospital rather than waiting in overcrowded hospital Emergency Departments, like Portiuncula, Castlebar, Sligo or Galway. Roscommon/ Galway Independent deputy Denis Naughten is…

Over 1,800 official complaints were made against Gardaí to their watchdog last year. According to freedom of information figures, there were 14 allegations of sexual offences by Gardaí. Provisional figures show the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission received…

The school teacher at the centre of the 'pronouns' row is back in the High Court later. Enoch Burke is before Mr Justice Brian O'Moore, the judge who jailed him to jail for contempt. It followed his refusal to stay away from Wilson's Hospital School in…

Cabinet will be updated on the situation in emergency departments this morning. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will tell colleagues the situation is improving after a difficult weekend. More than 500 patients were on trolleys in Irish hospitals yesterday…

Bank of Ireland's Belmullet branch has been included in the Bank's plans of to invest €11.5 million into branches nationwide. The planned network investments include refurbishments and enhancements to the branch network, upgrading of branch services including…

The Housing Minister says he'd like to see the renters tax credit extended. 40,000 renters are entitled to 500 euro back in tax credit from last year until 2025. The credit was introduced as part of a series of cost of living measures announced in the Budget.…

The Tánaiste says it's still difficult to resolve differences over the Northern Ireland Protocol. However, he welcomed a 'new positive momentum' in Brexit talks. Micheál Martin is in Brussels today, where he met EU negotiator, Maros Sefcovic. He says a lot of…

Pints of Guinness will increase by 12 cent excluding VAT from the start of next month. Its supplier Diageo has confirmed the increase will be across the board for its draught beer brands. In a statement the company said it has faced significant inflation and…

A county Westmeath secondary school has returned to the High Court claiming that Mayo teacher Enoch Burke has again breached the terms of an order preventing him from attending at its premises. According to the Irish Times, in a motion brought before the…

The National Local Hackney Pilot has been introduced as a grant programme to encourage new part time local hackney services in communities which could not support a full-time taxi or hackney operation, The pilot has been launched by Minister for Transport…