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Sep 28, 2021

Latest Covid-19 figures

Almost 1500 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening. The Department of Health has announced 1,499 new cases of the virus. 300 patients with Covid-19 are currently in hospital - with 63 of these in intensive care. The latest breakdown shows 10…

Sep 28, 2021

Some older people "scared to answer their phone" claims Westport Councillor

Some older people are scared to answer their phone, due to the high volume of scams going on at present. That's according to Westport Councillor Christy Hyland, who raised the matter at a recent meeting of the Mayo Joint Policing Committee. Councillor Hyland…

Sep 28, 2021

Connemara native to be appointed Chair of the Shannon Group

Connemara native Padraig O'Ceidigh has been appointed Chairperson designate of the Shannon Group. The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan announced the move today, saying Mr O'Ceidigh will bring extensive experience and sectoral knowledge to the role. He's…

Sep 28, 2021

41 patients on trolleys today at UHG

With 41 patients on trolleys today at University Hospital Galway, hospital management have apologised for the delays in the Emergency Department. The Saolta Hospital Group says there's ongoing pressure on bed availability at the Galway hospital, and regrets…

Sep 28, 2021

Just five Day Care Centres for the Elderly in Mayo are now open

Just 5 of the 13 Day Care Centres for the Elderly in Mayo are open at present. All Day Care Centres for the Elderly in Mayo directly provided by the HSE are closed at due to Covid 19 restrictions. That was confirmed this afternoon by Breda Crehan –Roche Chief…

Sep 28, 2021

Saolta CEO says we're on the downward slope of the 4th wave of Covid 19

“We’re on the downward slope of the 4th wave of Covid 19, however, there is no certainty that incidents won’t rise again”, that’s according to the CEO of Saolta, Tony Canavan. Mr Canavan was speaking at this afternoon’s virtual HSE West Forum meeting and he…

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Sep 28, 2021

Galway hope to appoint new senior hurling manager shortly

Galway are hopeful of appointing a new senior hurling manager by next week. The county's hurling committee have been speaking to candidates this week, as they seek a replacement for Shane O'Neill. 2017 All Ireland-winning manager Micheál Donoghue is the…

Sep 28, 2021

James Horan wins Eirgrid Manager Moment of the Month award for August

James Horan is the August EirGrid Manager Moment of the Month after an historic victory over Dublin saw Mayo progress to the All-Ireland Football Championship final. His influence from the side-lines was instrumental to his team’s nerveless semi-final win…

Sep 28, 2021

Strong Connacht representation in National Elite Championship Finals

In boxing, the 2021 National Elite Championships come to an end this coming Saturday. After three weekends of entertaining action, some quality fights, surprise results and some withdrawals we are left with 20 finals to look forward to. There are plenty of…

Sep 28, 2021

Achill boxer makes winning pro debut at the weekend

Galway’s Thomas O’Toole started life as a pro boxer with a bang in Boston on Saturday night. The cultured light heavyweight registered a first-round knockout win on his professional debut on the “Fight Night on the Charles at Mosley’s III” card, at Mosley’s…

Sep 28, 2021

Mayo GAA results from last night

MONDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2021 U16B LEAGUE SOUTH 2021 Carras 10-12 v 3-2 Shrule/Glencorrib U14C SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Claremorris 5-7 v 4-9 Ballinrobe Hollymount-Carramore 8-10 v 2-4 Davitts U12 CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B 21 Ballaghaderreen 5-7 v 2-7 Charlestown…

Sep 28, 2021

Galway's Claire Molloy announces international rugby retirement

Galway’s Claire Molloy says she didn't get the ending she wanted in an Ireland jersey. Saturday's last-gasp defeat to Scotland - which cost Ireland a place at the World Cup - was her 74th and final international appearance. The 33-year-old flanker won two Six…