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Aug 18, 2022

Road closed near Charlestown following single vehicle collision

One person has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in East Mayo today. The Doocastle road outside Charlestown is currently closed to traffic. Gardai are advising that the road will remain closed for the next number of hours and…

Aug 18, 2022

Livestock farmers switching into horse breeding not viable, according to the IFA

The Irish Farmers Association says it isn't viable for livestock farmers to diversify into horse-breeding. Junior Agriculture Minister Pippa Hackett told the Irish Independent she'd like to explore if farmers could generate income through horses. The Green…

Aug 18, 2022

Public warned to be wary of gulls as they are nesting at present

Pest control provider, Rentokil is warning to the public to treat gulls and other pest birds with caution this month as this period of the year sees increased activity from gulls due to it being their nesting period. The company has a number of practical…

Aug 18, 2022

Mayo SF deputy fails to secure information from the Minister on the number of additional school bus places available from September

The Minister for Education needs to act now and provide the additional school bus places needed for children returning to school. That’s the call from Mayo Sinn Fein deputy Rose Conway Walsh. Deputy Conway Walsh raised the matter in the Dail a number of…

Aug 18, 2022

Castlebar pharmacist says big demand from over 60s for second Covid boosters since Monday

Appointments are available from today for people aged 55 and over to get their next Covid-19 booster vaccine. Castlebar pharmacist, Ronan Moran, says there’s been big demand from people over 60, to receive a second Covid booster since it was made available…

Aug 18, 2022

Foxford RiverFest 2022 gets underway tomorrow

Foxford RiverFest 2022 takes place this weekend. It’s a fun filled family festival held in the town of Foxford, centred around the River Moy. It takes place tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday and includes a range of activities for all age groups. A highlight of…

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Aug 18, 2022

Mayo League announce award winners for July

The Mayo Football League have announced their award winners for July. ElectricSkyline Manager of the Month: Sean Kelly (Ballyheane B) Hastings Insurance Team of the Month: Ballinrobe Town Intersport Elverys Super League Footballer of the Month: Nathan…

Aug 18, 2022

Galway United host Bray tomorrow night

Galway United host Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow at 7.45 pm. United can keep tabs with table-toppers Cork City with a win this week. The Tribesmen, who were defeated 2-1 by Waterford at the RSC last week, are currently four points behind City…

Aug 18, 2022

Live commentary of Sunday's Division 1 final

The Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Final takes place this Sunday in Ballina. The reigning county champions Knockmore clash with Castlebar Mitchels at 3:15pm in James Stephens Park in Ballina. That game will be live on Midwest Radio. It will be…

Aug 18, 2022

Dublin Football Manager given a new two year term at the helm

Dessie Farrell has been handed a new two year term to manage the Dublin senior footballers. The Na Fianna clubman guided the Metropolitans to the 2020 All Ireland title, but they have lost at the semi final stage for the last two seasons. Meanwhile, Tomas…

Aug 17, 2022

Mona McSharry finishes 7th in 50-metre breaststroke final

Sligo's Mona McSharry has finished seventh in the 50-metre breaststroke final at the Europeans in Rome. The Olympian also reached the 200-metre and 100-metre breaststroke medal races over the last week.

Aug 17, 2022

Sligo Showjumper enjoys victory on opening day of the Dublin Horse Show

Irish riders made a strong start on the opening day of the 2022 Dublin Horse Show, winning all three of the international competitions on offer at the RDS arena in Ballsbridge. Sligo’s Richard Howley guided Fame to victory in the Minerva Stakes sponsored by…