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Nov 27, 2020

Seven additional deaths from Covid-19 with 206 new cases

There are 206 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic - the lowest daily total in over two months. 64 are in Dublin, with 23 in Limerick, 20 in Donegal, and the others are spread across 21 other counties. There are five new cases in Galway with less than five…

Nov 27, 2020

Significant rise in sale and supply of drugs in Mayo

Drug crime detections have increased significantly in Mayo this year. Sale and supply cases have increased by 160% with 78 detections in 2020. There were 222 drug possession arrests this year (up by 100%). These figures were outlined today at a meeting of the…

Nov 27, 2020

Man charged with the Capital Murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan

A 44-year-old man has been charged with the capital murder of a Detective Garda in Castlerea, Co Roscommon. Stephen Silver made no reply when charged by Gardai following the fatal shooting incident in the town on June 17th last. The mechanic, with an address…

Nov 27, 2020

Free parking in council car parks in Castlebar each morning from December 8th-24th

The Cathaoirleach of Castlebar Municipal District has this lunchtime announced the details of the Christmas free parking incentives that will be in the county town from December 8th through to December 24th. Cathaoirleach Blackie Gavin says that there will be…

Nov 27, 2020

Mayo County Council enjoy record breaking haul at Chambers Ireland awards

Mayo County Council was recognised as the Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The local authority also won in a record three categories; Making Positive Choices in the Health & Wellbeing category, Weather…

Nov 27, 2020

SAGE call for 'loneliness' to be considered compassionate grounds for nursing home visits

SAGE advocacy is hopeful that visitation restrictions will be eased at nursing homes as we exit Level 5 restrictions. Early indications suggest that one visitor per week will be allowed to residents of homes. The support service for the elderly claims…

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Nov 27, 2020

Connacht's game with Ospreys tomorrow has been postponed

Connacht's PRO 14 game with Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow has been postponed. It's after a member of the Welsh side tested positive for COVID-19. It's the third time this season that Connacht have had a PRO14 game postponed because of coronavirus in…

Nov 27, 2020

Mayo GAA launch exciting new project "Laochra Mhaigh Eo"

Our County teams have always represented us with pride & passion and Mayo GAA are now looking at honouring these with an exciting new project ‘Laochra Mhaigh Eo’. Mayo GAA are launching a celebration ‘Wall’ at MacHale Park which will commemorate all these…

Nov 27, 2020

Galway United goalkeeper Kevin Horgan extends his contract with the club

Galway United have announced that Kevin Horgan has extended his contract with the club. The 23-year-old netminder has been a regular at Eamonn Deacy Park since returning to the club from Shamrock Rovers two seasons ago. The Galway native came through the…

Nov 27, 2020

Connacht name team to take on Ospreys in the PRO14

Paul Boyle will captain Connacht in their Guinness PRO14 match against the Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow evening. Boyle is joined in the back-row by Sean O'Brien and Conor Oliver. Peter Sullivan comes into the team on the wing while Conor Fitzgerald…

Nov 27, 2020

Roscommon ladies name their side to face Westmeath in Sunday's Intermediate Semi-Final

TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-final Roscommon v Westmeath – Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford, 1pm – Live on LGFA Facebook Both of these counties have appeared in previous TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Finals – Roscommon in 2005 and…

Nov 27, 2020

GAA set to abolish round robin championship format for 2021

The GAA are looking at running the 2021 Championships from April to July with no round robin in the hurling provinces and no Super 8s in football. The Irish Independent reports that pre season competitions would be abolished, with the Leagues beginning in…