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Oct 30, 2020

6 deaths and over 700 new cases of Covid 19 reported

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6 additional deaths related to COVID-19. As of midnight last night (Thursday) the HPSC has been notified of 772 confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of 2pm today 325 COVID-19 patients are…

Oct 30, 2020

R313 road in Belmullet closed to traffic ahead of tomorrow's storm

The R313 at Bunduaile in Belmullet has been closed for the weekend in anticipation of Storm Aiden in the next 24 hours. Mayo Co Council closed the road at 2pm this afternoon as the county prepares for stormy weather which has resulted in the issuing of a…

Oct 30, 2020

Taoiseach does not rule out apology to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes

The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes report, a 4,000 page document, was submitted by the Commission to Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman this afternoon. Micheál Martin said it is his intention to have the report published as soon as…

Oct 30, 2020

Bishops nationwide to mark All Souls day this Sunday at 3pm

This Sunday 1st November, the eve of All Souls’ Day, the bishops and priests of Ireland will lead a short service of prayer at 3pm to dedicate the month of November to ‘Remembrance of the Dead and Prayer for the Bereaved’. The Bishops invite the whole country…

Oct 30, 2020

Road users urged to take due care in stormy weather

The Road Safety Authority (RSA), is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the weekend as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds. Drivers are being warned that on top of recent heavy rainfall and…

Oct 30, 2020

Attorney General to be given Commission of Investigation report after government

A four thousand page report into Mother and Baby Homes will be handed over to the government later today. However, it's expected the Commission of Investigation report won't be made public for a number of months. It will be handed over to the government, and…

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Oct 30, 2020

Draw for the FAI Cup Semi-Finals has taken place

The Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final draw has been made, with holders Shamrock Rovers facing the winners of Sligo Rovers v Derry City if they can get past Finn Harps in two weeks' time. The winners of Athlone Town v Shelbourne will welcome either Bohemians or…

Oct 30, 2020

Galway name their team to face Wexford

The Galway Senior Hurling Team to face Wexford in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final has been announced: Éanna Murphy (Tommy Larkins) Seán Loftus (Turloughmore) Fintan Burke (St. Thomas') Aidan Harte (Gort) Padraic Mannion, Capt. (Ahascragh…

Oct 30, 2020

Two Ballina Rugby players included in the Ireland U18 side

Two Ballina Rugby players have been selected for the Ireland U18 side. Harry West & Fiachna Barrett are now classed as National Talent Squad players and will receive all the supports that goes with that from both Connacht Rugby and IRFU High Performance…

Oct 30, 2020

Galway United taking on Bray Wanderers for the second time in a week

Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds for the second time in just a week on Saturday to take on Bray Wanderers in the play-off semi-final. Kick-off: 3.00pm. United booked their place in the play-offs by securing a 2-2 draw against UCD on Tuesday night…

Oct 30, 2020

Leitrim name their starting 15 for Sunday's clash with Mayo

Leitrim have announced their team to face Mayo on Sunday in the Connacht Football Championship. Terry Hyland is handing out two Championship debuts. The starting 15 is as follows: 1.Brendan Flynn 2.Donal Casey Donal Wrynn Conor Reynolds David Bruen 6.Aidan…

Oct 30, 2020

Mayo name their team to face Leitrim on Sunday

Mayo get their Connacht championship campaign underway on Sunday when they face Leitrim in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 1.15pm. The team named for Sunday’s Connacht championship quarter-final contains seven players making their senior championship debut. They…