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Sep 25, 2020

326 new cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths

326 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed and no further deaths. The Acting Chief Medical Officer says there's "every chance" more counties might have to move to level 3 restrictions. Of the 326 new cases, 152 cases are in Dublin, 32 in Cork, 22 in…

Sep 25, 2020

Young man who died in N60 crash near Ballyhaunis is named locally

The young man who died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision near Ballyhaunis last night has been named locally as 19-year-old, Jason Killeen. Jason Killeen from Eden, Knock died in the crash on the N60 in a car travelling in the Ballinlough…

Sep 25, 2020

Third-level institutions encouraged to move learning online under new restrictions

Colleges and universities across the country have been told to strictly limit the number of people on campus as part of new restrictions on third level. NPHET has recommended every course that can be done online should be for the next three weeks. Public…

Sep 25, 2020

An Post to resume services to four international countries after six-month disruption

An Post will resume its services to the US, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore from next Tuesday after a 6 month disruption. It's struggling to find space on airplanes to those countries, as flights are still severely restricted compared to pre-covid…

Sep 25, 2020

N60 reopens to traffic near Ballyhaunis following a fatal collision last night

The N60 has reopened to traffic near Ballyhaunis following its closure due to a fatal road traffic collision last night. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision which occurred on the Ballinlough road out of the town. The incident occurred shortly…

Sep 25, 2020

NPHET to consider placing cities on higher Covid-19 restrictions

NPHET is to advise the government whether cities could be placed on higher COVID restrictions instead of locking down entire counties. It comes amid concerns about Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Galway as cases there continue to rise. Donegal will enter level…

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Sep 25, 2020

GAA confirm dates, times and venues for winter inter-county season

The dates, times, and venues have been confirmed for the winter GAA inter-county season. The last two rounds of the Allianz Football Leagues will echo in the return of football throughout the region. Oct 18: NFL - Galway v Mayo, 2pm Tuam Stadium Oct 25: NFL -…

Sep 25, 2020

Ballina Rugby return to league action tomorrow

Ballina’s senior squad are all set for a return to rugby on Saturday. The men in green travel to Corinthian Park in Galway to take on the home side. First Team coach, JP Walsh, will bring a squad full of young talent and a sprinkling of experience to…

Sep 25, 2020

Tooreen & Westport to contest tomorrow's Mayo U21 Hurling final

Westport & Tooreen will contest the Mayo U21 Hurling final tomorrow afternoon. The game will get underway at 4pm in Ballyvary.

Sep 25, 2020

Kilmovee Ladies begin their Connacht campaign tomorrow

Kilmovee Shamrocks will be aiming to secure a place in the last four of the Connacht Intermediate Championship on Saturday afternoon in Kiltoom. The East Mayo Ladies will be taking on St. Brigid’s at 4pm. Midwest Radio will have regular updates of the clash.