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Oct 01, 2020

Four more people have died from Covid-19 with 442 new cases

Four more people have died of Covid-19 in the Republic and there are 442 new cases. 170 are in Dublin, with 47 in Cork, 28 in Donegal and 23 in Meath. Elsewhere there are 21 new cases in Galway, 20 in Monaghan, 14 in Clare, 12 in Roscommon, 11 in Laois, 11 in…

Oct 01, 2020

Resignation of Seamus Woulfe would be disproportionate

Supreme Court judge Seamus Woulfe shouldn't have gone to the controversial golf dinner in Galway but he shouldn't be made resign. That's the finding of a report into the controversy which is due to be published this evening. It's understood former Chief…

Oct 01, 2020

Galway man has appeared in court charged with 17 child abuse offences

A former RTE producer has appeared in court in Dublin charged with 17 child abuse offences. 58 year old Kieran Creaven with an address at Adelaide Street in Dun Laoghaire but originally from Ballinasloe in Galway is due back in court next week. Kieran Creaven…

Oct 01, 2020

NPHET advise that no counties will be moved up a level of restrictions

No counties will be moved up a level of restrictions today after a decision from NPHET. However, there will be further nationwide restrictions on visitors to people’s homes. The rules are to change meaning people can have no more than six people from ONE…

Oct 01, 2020

According to national survey- women at MUH rated their ante natal experience below the national average

The majority of women who gave birth at Mayo University Hospital said they had an overall positive maternity experience. 74% said their maternity care was good or very good, compared with 85% nationally. That’s according to the results of the National…

Oct 01, 2020

Anyone with UK/ NI driving licence driving in Ireland needs Irish licence from end of the year

The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is issuing a final reminder to anyone resident in Ireland with a UK / NI driving licence that they need to exchange it now, as their UK/NI licence will not be valid to drive here after 31 December 2020. While the UK…

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Oct 01, 2020

Sligo Rovers have extended their sympathy to the family of Robbie Brunton

Sligo Rovers have sympathised with the family of Robbie Brunton, who's died at the age of 47. Robbie played for the Bit O’ Red over two seasons, 1994-1995 and 1995-1996, playing 60 matches and scoring three goals. He was part of the Rovers side which beat…

Oct 01, 2020

Adrian Marren has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 16 years with Sligo

Adrian Marren has announced his retirement after 16 years with Sligo. Marren, a stalwart of the forward line for the Yeats County since making his debut in 2004, has opted not to return this winter. Sligo are due to play Galway in a Connacht semi-final on 7…

Oct 01, 2020

Aghamore and Eastern Gaels through to Canon Henry Cup final

Aghamore and Eastern Gaels will meet in the Canon Henry Cup final after their respective wins in the semi-finals last night at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. Aghamore overcame Kiltimagh by 4-9 to 2-8, while Eastern Gaels defeated Ballyhaunis by 2-10 to…

Sep 30, 2020

Galway Senior Football & Hurling finals taking centre stage this Sunday

Moycullen and Mountbellew/Moylough will contest the Galway Senior Football Final on Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium. It’s after Mountbellew/Moylough ended Corofin’s seven year reign as County Champions last weekend while Moycullen overcame Tuam Stars.…

Sep 30, 2020

Former Mayo footballer says Government support for the Health & Fitness sector is vital

Former Mayo footballer, Conor Mortimer, said that health and fitness facilities are key for people's overall health and mental well-being, particularly in current times. Mortimer, who is the Leisure Club and Spa Manager at the Glenroyal Hotel in Kildare, was…

Sep 30, 2020

Sligo Rovers move to fourth in the Premier Division

A late goal from Ryan de Vries gave Sligo Rovers a 1-nil win at home to Derry City last night. The three points lifts Sligo above Dundalk into fourth in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table.