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Jul 09, 2020

6 more deaths from Covid-19, and 23 cases confirmed

Six deaths related to Covid-19 have been recorded in the Republic of Ireland today. Another 23 cases have also been confirmed. It means there have been 1,743 deaths and 25,565 confirmed cases. The reproductive rate of the virus is now 'at or above one'.

Jul 09, 2020

Water mains burst in Ballina affecting about 50 houses

Irish Water says a burst water main in Ballina is impacting on the water supply to about 50 houses. Customers in Bachelors Walk, Arbuckle Row and Castle Row in Ballina and surrounding areas are affected by the burst water main. It's expected repairs will be…

Jul 09, 2020

Galway Gardai recover four stolen puppies

Gardai in Co Galway have recovered four puppies which were stolen from Craughwell over two weeks ago. As part of a cross-border operation, a number of dogs were recovered in Belfast Harbour on their way to a ferry. During the course of a search and seize…

Jul 09, 2020

Ashford Castle voted No. 1 resort hotel in the UK & Ireland by readers of US magazine

Ashford Castle in Cong has been voted the number one resort hotel in the UK and Ireland by readers of leading US travel magazine Travel & Leisure. Readers praised its beautiful property and the "magical experience" of the 13th-century Mayo castle. Seven other…

Jul 09, 2020

218 pubs in Mayo yet to reopen, as publicans call for clear guidelines

Rural pubs which are due to reopen in 11 days time are calling for the urgent publication of reopening guidelines. 218 pubs in Mayo, 273 in Galway, 121 in Roscommon and 78 in Sligo have yet to reopen. The Vintners Federation of Ireland says, with the…

Jul 09, 2020

Erris Councillor says there should be no planning obstacles put before applicants seeking grants to rebuild homes destroyed by pyrite

There should be no planning obstacles put before applicants seeking grants to rebuild homes destroyed by pyrite. That’s the view of Erris based Fine Gael councillor Gerry Coyle. The councillor has been highlighting problems with the new grant scheme, the…

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Jul 09, 2020

Entries for Ballina Tag Rugby tournament went live this morning

Entries for the biggest rugby event in the region have gone live since this morning. Ballina RFC's Tag Rugby Tournament will take place in Heffernan Park on August 15th and will see 400 players take part on the day. This will be a celebration of rugby on a…

Jul 09, 2020

Deirdre Whyte appointed vice-president of Ballina RFC

History was made this week at the Annual General Meeting of Ballina RFC when Deirdre Whyte was appointed Vice-President of the club. This was a truly historic moment and marks a watershed moment for sport in the area. Deirdre is the first woman to hold the…

Jul 09, 2020

Connacht GAA to host a webinar this evening with an in-depth look at the new Dome

Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty and Provincial Games Manager Cathal Cregg will host a webinar this evening as they introduce the world's largest sports air dome at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. With a completion date of September 2020, the Dome's…

Jul 08, 2020

Fundraising event in support of Darragh Sloyan's family

On Saturday the 18th July next, Darragh Sloyan’s many friends in Kiltimagh GAA Club will be running a fund raising event in the support of the “Sloyan-Family-Support”. The event is called “Solo for Moses” and it will involve players from our Men’s and Ladies’…

Jul 08, 2020

Connacht announce two new signings

Connacht have confirmed the signings of Australia 7s international Ben O’Donnell and Kiwi number eight Abraham Papali’i. The pair will link up with the squad before the start of the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season. Ben O’Donnell joins from the Australian Sevens…

Jul 08, 2020

GAA clubs will be allowed to report any alleged breaches of inter county training directly to Croke Park

Clubs in the Gaelic Athletic Association will be allowed to report any alleged breaches of inter county training before September 14th directly to Croke Park. The GAA has hardened its stance over the issue to allow inter county stars to be available for the…