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Sep 12, 2024

Ballyhaunis councillor says she will not be seeking nomination to run for Fine Gael in the upcoming General Election

A Ballyhaunis councillor has announced she will not be putting herself forward for selection at this weekend's Fine Gael convention for General Election. Councillor Alma Gallagher has reaffirmed her commitment to continuing the work she was elected to do in…

Sep 12, 2024

Two new subjects to be added to Leaving Cert curriculum next year

Students will soon be able to study sustainability in the Leaving Cert. Two new subjects will be available on the curriculum from September 2025. They are Drama, Film and Theatre Studies and Climate Action and Sustainable Development. Teacher and Green Party…

Sep 12, 2024

ECB cut interest rates for a second time in three months

Eurozone interest rates have been cut for the second time in three months. The European Central Bank decided to reduce its rates by a quarter of one per cent. 180 thousand tracker mortgage holders here will benefit, while there will be pressure on banks to…

Sep 12, 2024

Five Gala stores in Mayo receive Gala award for excellence in retail

Five Gala convenience stores from throughout Mayo have been awarded the Gala Award for excellence in retail at the 2024 Gala Annual Awards in Naas last night The Gala Excellence Awards recognise quality in retailing throughout the Gala Group, and are…

Sep 12, 2024

Sligo woman missing since June has been located safe & well

A Sligo woman that has been missing from her home since June has been located safe and well. Amy Conway, 37 years, who had been missing from Sligo Town since 26th June 2024, has been located safe and well. The Gardai have thanked the public and media for…

Sep 12, 2024

Farmers losing faith in the Acres Scheme

Over 8,600 farmers in ACRES are in limbo, waiting for balancing payments to be processed by the Department of Agriculture. A further 6,975 farmers have been issued with demands to repay upwards of €12m due to an overpayment of their interim payment.…

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Sep 12, 2024

Caelan Doris named Leinster's new captain for the upcoming season

Mayo’s Caelan Doris has been named as Leinster's new captain for the upcoming season. The 26 year old back row will be assisted by Garry Ringrose and James Ryan, who will act as vice captains.

Sep 12, 2024

Breaffy Rounders in three All-Ireland Finals this weekend

Breaffy Rounders will three teams – ladies, men and mixed – in the GAA Rounders All-Ireland finals this Sunday in Abbotstown, Dublin. Breaffy will meet Limekiln Rounders in the All-Ireland Final, the Dublin team have gone unbeaten this season.

Sep 12, 2024

Death has taken place of last remaining founding member of Tooreen Hurling Club

The death has taken place of the last remaining founding member of Tooreen Hurling Club. Michael Nolan was a loyal, committed member and supporter of his beloved Tooreen Hurling Club from the very beginning. As the last remaining founding member, he was the…

Sep 12, 2024

Galway United women's side enjoy comfortable win away to Cork

Shelbourne have gone top of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division. Kate Mooney scored twice in their 4-nil win at Sligo Rovers. Julie-Ann Russell also hit a brace as Galway United beat Cork City 5-2 at Turner's Cross. Athlone remain in the mix, a point…

Sep 11, 2024

Championship wins last night in Roscommon for St. Dominic's & St. Faithleach's

Roscommon Senior Football Championship St. Dominic's 1-13 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-05 St. Faithleach's 1-14 North Roscommon 1-06

Sep 11, 2024

Tuesday night's Mayo GAA results

EAST MAYO MINOR B CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 Aghamore 5 – 11 2 – 7 Swinford HOMELAND U17 GRADING LEAGUE DIVISION 2 GROUP 1 Balla 4 – 7 1 – 14 Naomh Padraig HOMELAND U15 GRADING LEAGUE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 6 Naomh Padraig 4 – 8 7 – 6 Swinford HOMELAND U15 GRADING…