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Jul 01, 2020

A further three people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland

A further three people with Covid 19 have died in the Republic, and there are six new confirmed cases. The death toll now stands at 1,738 and the total number of cases is 25,477. The National Public Health Emergency Team says 31 new coronavirus cases linked…

Jul 01, 2020

Reports that Galway TD Anne Rabbitte has been given a Junior Ministry

Fianna Fáil's Jim O'Callaghan has turned down the offer of a junior ministry. He has said he thinks his efforts would be better spent on the backbenches. The TDs who are hopeful of a call have been waiting nervously by the phone all day, not told when exactly…

Jul 01, 2020

Ballaghaderreen Men's Shed wins Pride of Place Award

Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed has won Roscommon County Council’s Pride of Place award in the Health and Wellbeing section. Founded three years ago, the organisation allows men in the town to bring their skills together in a social environment for the benefit of…

Jul 01, 2020

72 litres of home-made alcohol seized in Castlerea Prison

Nearly 400 litres of home-made alcohol was seized in Irish prisons last year. Mountjoy prison in Dublin was the worst offender. According to freedom of information figures, 395.5 litres of homemade alcohol - or hooch - were seized in Ireland's 12 prisons in…

Jul 01, 2020

Castlebar travel agent calls for clarification from Govt on travel restrictions

A Castlebar travel agent is calling for clarification from Government in relation to travel restrictions during Covid-19. It comes as Ireland West Airport Knock has reopened today, after a 3-month closure due to the pandemic. However, while Ryanair has…

Jul 01, 2020

Almost 50 reports of dog attacks on livestock over past 3 months

Gardai are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control as almost 50 incidents of dog attacks on livestock have been reported over the past 3 months. Since March, seven incidents of dogs worrying livestock were reported to Gardaí in…

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Jul 01, 2020

Mayo Ladies manager acknowledges the tough challenge ahead in Group 4

The Mayo Senior Ladies Football Manager says both Tyrone and Armagh are very strong teams. Peter Leahy has been giving his reaction to last night’s draw for the Senior Championship. Mayo have been pitted against the Ulster sides in Group 4. Leahy says the…

Jul 01, 2020

Draw has taken place for the Galway Senior Club Football Championship

The Draw for the 2020 Galway Club football Championship has taken place. 2020 Claregalway Hotel County Senior Football Championship Group One Salthill/Knocknacarra St Michaels An Spideál Bearna Group Two Moycullen Micheal Breathnach Mountbellew/Moylough…

Jul 01, 2020

Funding boost for Westport Camogie Club

Sharing Féile memories has meant a funding boost for a Mayo GAA club, despite the John West Féile na nÓg and Féile na nGael competitions not taking place this year due to Covid19 restrictions. Westport Camogie Club were among the winners in a My Féile…

Jul 01, 2020

Mayo Schoolboys/girls youth league has defended their decision not to run competitive leagues for “even age” groups

The secretary of the Mayo Schoolboys/girls youth league has defended their decision not to run competitive leagues for “even age” groups. A number of local clubs and parents have expressed their anger at the decision to cancel competitive action for under-12,…

Jul 01, 2020

Sligo Rovers object to format for return of SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Sligo Rovers say they sternly object to the format for a return to play in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Play will resume on July 31st, with the season truncated to 18-games per team. Promotion and relegation will remain as normal with one up and one…

Jul 01, 2020

Roscommon hurling manager Ciarán Comerford steps down

Roscommon GAA has confirmed that Ciarán Comerford has stepped down from his position as Roscommon Senior Hurling Manager. Ciarán, who was appointed in November 2017, was in his final year at the helm of the senior tea, but rather than complete the season when…