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Dec 10, 2023

Free shuttle bus parking may get people to shop more in Sligo town, according to Sligo Cathaoirleach

A Sligo Councillor says offering a free shuttle bus parking from areas north and south of Sligo town may give people the incentive to return to shopping in the town. Cathaoirleach Gerard Mullaney says by offering cheaper parking outside of the town centre and…

Dec 10, 2023

Over 130 tractors travel through Balla last night as part of Christmas celebrations

There were convoys of Christmas cheer for Galway and Mayo last night. Over 130 tractors travelled through Balla in Mayo for a festival of lights prepared by the local farming community, to foster community spirit and encourage people to 'shop-local' in the…

Dec 10, 2023

Saint Vincent De Paul says people accessing its services is up dramatically on last year

Saint Vincent De Paul says the number of people accessing its services is up dramatically on last year. The charity says 230,000 people contacted its offices during all of 2022. However that figure has already been surpassed and there's still two weeks to go…

Dec 10, 2023

Status Orange wind warning for Mayo & Galway later this afternoon

Storm Fergus is set to make landfall today, with very strong onshore winds forecast. It's the second storm in as many days to hit the country, after Storm Elin yesterday, and Met Eireann have issued weather warnings. 16 counties are under Yellow warnings from…

Dec 09, 2023

Macra Agricultural Affair Chair calls for more support to young people who are looking at a career in farming

Additional supports are needed for young people who are considering the farming profession. That’s the view of Agricultural Affairs Chairperson for Macra, Liam Hanrahan. Mr. Hanrahan says the estimate initially released for the Complimentary Income Support…

Dec 09, 2023

Councillor suggests moving County Council headquarters to a renovated Imperial Hotel and selling off Aras an Chontae as a hotel

A Castlebar Councillor has offered a novel proposal to jointly address the refurbishment needs of Aras an Chontae – Mayo County Council’s headquarters, and the need for a centrally located hotel in Castlebar. At a Special Policy Committee meeting of the…

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Dec 10, 2023

All Connacht FA games postponed due to Orange Weather Warning

Due to the storm weather alert and orange wind warning issued by Met Eireann for today across Mayo, Galway and Roscommon all Connacht FA games have been postponed. Postponed fixtures will be rescheduled at a later date. Today's Oscar Traynor Cup game between…

Dec 10, 2023

Mayo GAA are carrying a tax liability of almost €120,000 on their 2023 balance sheet

Mayo GAA are carrying a tax liability of almost €120,000 on their 2023 balance sheet to be presented to the convention this afternoon. In the notes to the financial statements, contained in the audited accounts which have already been distributed to clubs,…

Dec 10, 2023

Castlebar Mitchels crowned Mayo U21 A Football Champions

Picture courtesy of Mayo GAA Mayo U21 A Football Final Castlebar Mitchels 4-05 Claremorris 0-14

Dec 09, 2023

12 point win for Ballina this afternoon in battle with Bangor

Ballina RFC were big winners today in their All Ireland League meeting with Bangor. This brought to an end a run of three games where Ballina failed to win. In a battle of the bottom two teams in the division, the 12 point win for Ballina will be a big boost…

Dec 09, 2023

Swinford get the better of Erris St Pat's after extra time to claim U21 C Championship title

Swinford are U21 C Football Championship winners for 2023. They beat Erris St Pat’s this afternoon in a thrilling final in James Stephens Park. The sides finished level at full time with the Ballycroy Kiltane amalgamation pushing Swinford all the way. In…

Dec 09, 2023

Crossmolina Deel Rovers through to U21 B Football Championship final

Crossmolina Deel Rovers are through to the U21 B Football Championship final. They were impressive winners against Parke Keelogues Crimlin in this afternoon’s semi final. Diarmuid Coggins got the game’s only goal ten minutes into the second half. Crossmolina…