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Jun 24, 2021

More than 300 new cases of Covid 19 reported in the Republic today

The Department of Health has this evening reported 304 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic. The number of people with the virus in ICUs nationally remains unchanged from yesterday at 13. There are 47 patients in hospitals across the country with Covid 19.

Jun 24, 2021

Ireland fifth from top in the EU for highest number of Covid 19 cases over two week period

Ireland has the fifth highest 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in the EU. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says the country's rate is 90 cases per 100,000 people. Only four countries have higher rates - with Portugal the worst, at 124.…

Jun 24, 2021

10 month extension to Learner Permit announced today

Minister Hildegarde Naughton TD has today, announced details of a further 10-month extension to the validity period of learner permits in response to the level 5 restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to restrictions on accessing many of the services…

Jun 24, 2021

Limited Edition "Mayo for Sam" Heinz bottle to be launched

Heinz has launched a new limited edition Mayo For Sam bottle. Just under 2,000 limited edition mayonnaise bottles will be released on Monday, to mark 70 years since the western county won the men's Senior All Ireland Football Final. The company has also…

Jun 24, 2021

Tarmon National School, Castlerea wins national award

There's great excitement today at Tarmon National School outside Castlerea, as the school has won a national Agri-Aware award. Over 2,000 schools across the country were involved in the Incredible Edibles project - a healthy eating initiative for primary…

Jun 24, 2021

Students can now avail of school transport to their second nearest school

Galway Senator Seán Kyne has welcomed the relaxation in the School Transport Scheme which will give transport to qualifying students attending their second nearest school. He says it’s a significant change which gives students the opportunity to attend the…

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Jun 24, 2021

Silver medal for Galway boxer at European Championships

Galway boxer Adam Hession will return from the European U22 Championships with a silver medal. The Monivea fighter put in a gallant display in the final tonight but was defeated by his Armenian opponent.

Jun 24, 2021

Roscommon name their side for Christy Ring opener

Roscommon Hurling manager, Johnny Keane has named his team to face Wicklow in Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup match. The game gets underway at 4pm in Aughrim. The team is as follows. Enda Lawless Donal Kelly Eoghan Costello Peter Kellehan Darren Fallon Shane…

Jun 24, 2021

Gold for Sligo boxer at European Championships

Dean Clancy has become an Under-22 European champion in unusual circumstances after his opponent failed to show up for their final this evening. The Sligo boxer won four fights this week in the 64kg category in Italy. His Israeli opponent failed to turn up…

Jun 24, 2021

Sligo reveal their starting 15 for Mayo encounter

Sligo have named their starting 15 for Saturday’s clash with Mayo. Eamonn Kilgallon (Naomh Fearnan) Ryan Feehily (Naomh Mhuire) Eddie McGuinness (Tobar An Choire) Evan Lyons (Gael Na Seamróige) Keelan Cawley (Cúil Irra/Leathros) Paul McNamara (Naomh Eoin)…

Jun 24, 2021

Mayo name their side for Sligo clash

Mayo makes the trip to Markievicz Park this Saturday the 26th of June at 4:30pm to face Sligo in the Connacht Championship Quarter-Final. Mayo Manager James Horan makes four changes to the starting 15 that defeated Clare in Ennis. Aidan O'Shea (Breaffy) will…

Jun 24, 2021

Galway United looking to continue their good form tomorrow evening

Galway United face Treaty United at Markets Field on Friday with kick-off at 7.45pm. The Tribesmen will be aiming to continue their good run of form after defeating Cabinteely 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday thanks to a Wilson Waweru strike in the first…