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May 11, 2021

Latest Covid-19 figures across the province

9 additional deaths have been reported this evening from Covid-19, with 379 new cases of the virus. 17 of the new cases were confirmed in Galway, with 12 in Roscommon. Elsewhere in Connacht there were less than 5 new cases in Mayo and none reported in Sligo…

May 11, 2021

Funding doubled for Summer school programmes this year

The funding for summer school programmes for disadvantaged students and those with special needs has been doubled. Education Ministers Norma Foley and Josepha Madigan have announced an expanded summer provision of extra courses at a cost of 40 million euro.…

May 11, 2021

Mayo Senator urges hospitals to lift maternity restrictions

The Taoiseach says there's no need for Covid-19 restrictions in maternity hospitals. It comes as protests were staged at four hospitals earlier today, calling for partners to be allowed access to appointments, scans and the early stages of labour. Despite the…

May 11, 2021

Former Mayo politician Michelle Mulherin returning to work as a solicitor

Former Mayo TD and Senator Michelle Mulherin has announced she's returning to her previous job as a solicitor. Ms Mulherin was first elected to Ballina Town Council in 1999 and was also a Mayo County Councillor from 2004 until her election to Dail Eireann in…

May 11, 2021

N59 road reopens in Mulranny following single-vehicle accident

The N59 road has reopened in Mulranny, following a single vehicle collision. It's believed a car overturned earlier on the Achill / Ballycroy side of Mulranny. Emergency services attended the scene, and two people have been taken to hospital. The road was…

May 11, 2021

Man on trial for killing his wife in Sligo in 2018

A trial has heard that a man, who strangled his wife to death in her bedroom in Sligo, was due to move out of the family home within a couple of weeks. 35-year old Rafal Karaczyn of Crozon Park, Sligo, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to…

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May 11, 2021

Camogie Clubs vote in favour of split season

53 per cent of camogie clubs polled have voted in favour of a split season.However, only 62 per cent of clubs responded to the poll.Regardless of the engagement issues, the result means the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League can commence as planned…

May 11, 2021

Sligo Rovers clash with Waterford at the weekend has been called off

Waterford have informed the FAI they will be unable to fulfil Saturday’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division fixture with Sligo Rovers.A member of their first-team squad tested positive for COVID-19 last week.With the first-team squad stood down, Waterford had to…

May 11, 2021

Kearns scoops SSE Airtricity League Player of the Month

Mayo’s Rachel Kearns is the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Player of the Month for April. The Galway WFC player leads the Golden Boot race and has been an instrumental figure in her team’s successes so far this season. The Mayo inter-county and CL…

May 11, 2021

Roscommon Racecourse stages an all flat card later

Roscommon stages an all flat card today from 1:30pm. Looking ahead to the action for us here's Dave Keena.

May 11, 2021

LGFA announce details of new BUA leadership programme

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association is delighted to announce details of its new ‘BUA’ Leadership programme. ‘BUA’ is a self-development initiative aimed at supporting young people in the LGFA to development leadership skills and qualities to benefit their…

May 11, 2021

Sligo GAA & LGFA hold groundbreaking meetings to explore areas of mutual interest

Sligo GAA & Sligo LGFA Executive Officers have recently commenced a series of meetings to explore areas of mutual interest. This is a first for Sligo GAA & Sligo LGFA, with both Associations having responsibility for the promotion of Gaelic Games within the…