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Jan 30, 2023

Salmonella identified in eight poultry flocks across the country

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…

Jan 30, 2023

Homeless man is continuing his protest sleeping outside Aras an Chontae in Castlebar

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…

Jan 30, 2023

Mayo Deputy says 90 affordable housing projects were delivered in the county last year

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…

Jan 30, 2023

Following a spate of anti-social behaviour incidents on rail services this weekend, Irish Rail say such incidents are becoming more common in society

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…

Jan 30, 2023

73 people waiting for beds in hospitals across Connacht today

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…

Jan 30, 2023

Approval for new modular accomodation at St Joseph's Secondary School Foxford

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…

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Jan 30, 2023

O'Donoghue the sole Mayo man in Team of the Week

GAA.ie have released their Team of the Week for the first round of Allianz National Football League games. Belmullet’s Ryan O’Donoghue makes a place at corner forward on the team, following his equalizing last minute point against Galway on Saturday evening.…

Jan 30, 2023

LISTEN - Westport captain speaks about the late Adam Mulchrone

Last weekend, the Adam Mulchrone memorial match took place at the home of Westport United. A former senior player with the club, Adam sadly passed away from bacterial meningitis in 2019. A memorial match took place in his memory on Saturday between Sligo…

Jan 29, 2023

Galway ladies too strong for Dublin

Galway 1-13 Dublin 0-7 By MIKE FINNERTY Leanne Coen scored the goal as a superb second half display propelled Galway to a comfortable victory over Dublin in the Lidl NFL Division 1. The home side maintained their unbeaten start to this campaign in impressive…

Jan 29, 2023

Setback for Sligo as Laois hit the net twice

Sligo have suffered defeat in their Allianz National Football League Division 4 opener. Laois travel home with 2 points thanks to goals from Eoin Lowry and Lee Walker. Full Time score from Markievicz Park: Sligo 0-11 Laois 2-11 (17)

Jan 29, 2023

O'Carroll and Murtaghs help Roscommon to opening victory

Roscommon have made an ideal start to their National Football League Division 1 campaign with victory over Tyrone. Davy Burke's side were helped to a five point win thanks to goals from Diarmuid and Ciaran Murtagh, as well as one for debutant Ben O'Carroll.…

Jan 29, 2023

Hennelly poised for move to Raheny

Robert Hennelly is set to leave Breaffy GAA Club for a move to Raheny GAA club in Dublin. Midwest Radio Sport understands that Hennelly has expressed his intention to make the move, but no formal process has been put in place as of yet. A spokesperson from…