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Sep 30, 2022

Four Connaught based bookshops longlisted in the 2022 An Post Bookshop of the Year

A Mayo bookshop is one of 12 nationally longlisted in the 2022 An Post Bookshop of the Year. There are 4 Connaught based businesses in this year’s longlist. The annual literary event celebrates and promotes Irish writing and authors to the widest range of…

Sep 30, 2022

Traffic lights out at junction in Claremorris following collision earlier

Motorists are advised to approach with caution the junction of Tesco and Dalton Street in Claremorris, as the traffic lights are out following a minor collision this morning. Gardaí say Mayo County Council have been notified and it is hoped the lights will be…

Sep 30, 2022

Galway Senator says additional funding will be allocated for school transport concessionary tickets

Additional funding is to be allocated for school transport for families availing of concessionary tickets. The news has been welcomed by Senator Aisling Dolan, who says this is vital for families who have had to go to extremes to get their children to school…

Sep 30, 2022

Purchasing a council home has been made easier for pensioners

Purchasing a council home has been made easier for pensioners. According to the Irish Independent, the Tenant Purchase Scheme - which was signed off by Cabinet last year - has been enacted by the Housing Minister. It allows pensioners with a minimum income of…

Sep 30, 2022

Wind and rain warning in effect across much of the region

A yellow wind and rain warning is in place for six counties today. The alert covers Mayo, Galway, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare and Donegal. It came into effect at 2 o'clock this morning and will remain in place until 2 o'clock this afternoon. Alan O'Reilly from…

Sep 30, 2022

ESRI warns homebuyers will feel burden of new concrete levy

The ESRI has warned homebuyers will feel the burden of the concrete levy - not the construction industry. The new 10 per cent levy on concrete blocks was included in the Budget to help those affected by Pyrite and Mica. The ESRI post-budget analysis also…

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Sep 30, 2022

Connacht GAA PPS results from yesterday

Thu 29th Sep 22 Connacht GAA PPS Junior C Hurling Championship 2022/23- Group 2 Round 1 Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar (8-23) v (2-17) St. Killians, New Inn Connacht GAA PPS Junior D Hurling Championship 2022/23 Round 1 St. Patricks College (0-5) v (7-19) St.…

Sep 30, 2022

Mayo GAA results from last night

THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 U17 B CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 Aghamore 3-9 v 4-8 Kiltimagh U17 D CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 Mayo Gaels 4-12 v 5-7 Béal an Mhuirthead U13 CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 GROUP 1 - A Ballinrobe 3-9 v 2-8 Castlebar Mitchels

Sep 29, 2022

Connacht side named for tomorrow's trip to South Africa

The Connacht side has been named ahead of tomorrow’s clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria (k/o 5.30pm Irish time). There are seven changes from the side that played last week, with David Hawkshaw handed his first Connacht start at out-half. He forms a…

Sep 29, 2022

Mayo man in action for Ireland this morning in the WDF Europe Cup

The Irish Darts team enjoyed their fourth win on the bounce yesterday at the WDF Europe Cup. Mayo’s Conor Heneghan is part of the Irish team who are in action again this morning at 9:30am Irish time.

Sep 28, 2022

Draw takes place for Quarter Finals of Galway Club Championship

The draw took place last night for the Quarter Finals of the Galway Senior Football Championship. Salthill Knocknacarra v Tuam Stars St Michaels v Annaghdown Maigh Cuilinn v Claregalway Mountbellew Moylough v Corofin These games will take place on the weekend…

Sep 28, 2022

Former Sligo player joins Andy Moran's backroom team

A former Sligo footballer has joined the Leitrim senior football management for 2023. Luke Bree was part of Anthony Cunningham’s backroom team in 2022 and will now join up with Andy Moran, Mike Solan and Barry McWeeney as a selector/coach in directly…