It could cost the State up to 2 billion euro to remove the means test around the Carers Allowance. It comes after Sinn Fein and other opposition parties called on the Government to scrap the requirements around receiving the payment. Family Carers Ireland…
Ronan Kelleher and Mack Hansen are fit to start for Ireland in Friday's opening autumn international against New Zealand. Leinster hooker Kelleher has recovered from a knee injury and is joined in the front-row by Andrew Porter and Finlay Bealham. Connacht…
Gardai are seeking the public's help to find a missing teenager last seen in Athlone at the weekend. 13-year-old Fergus Harty is reported missing from his home in Ballymore, Co. Westmeath, since Sunday afternoon, and he was last seen in Athlone town centre.…
Post Office Pensioners United (POPU) members, including many from this region, took part this afternoon in a protest to voice their opposition to the continuation of the “Pension Accord”, which expired in 2023. The “Pension Accord” was initially intended to…
A local councillor has proposed a civic reception to be held for two Mayo boxers in recognition of their World Silver medal wins at the world championships. Ballyhaunis Carlagh Peake and Westport's Nell McLoughlin contested their respective world finals at…
A Mayo councillor has called for an increase in the social housing threshold limit in the county. Currently, if a family is earning more than 33 thousand euro a year, they cannot qualify for social housing. But these families would also find it difficult to…
A review into the means test for carers will be completed before the end of the year. That's the message from the Government, after Sinn Fein launched a motion to scrap the restrictions to receiving the Carers Allowance. In March, Minister for Social…
An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission has launched a new online tool for voters to find their constituency for the forthcoming general election. The online map available…
Castlebar Tidy Towns is celebrating its achievement in the recent National Tidy Towns Competition, earning its sixth consecutive Gold Medal and increasing its score by ten points to a total of 374. Castlebar now stands among the top towns in Ireland, one of…
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has today received government funding of over €6m in grants for research equipment and infrastructure upgrades. Minister of State, Alan Dillon TD says it’s a major boost for the region.,The funding was announced by…
AIB plans to invest €40m in its branch network nationally by the end of next year in a range of upgrades to some of its branches and ATMs. The bank says the upgrades will cover 112 branches and will include 35 refurbishments. The 35 branches which are to be…
A Sligo councillor has declared she will contest the upcoming General Election as an Independent Councillor. Marie Casserly has been a councillor in the county for a number of years, and has now decided to contest the upcoming general election in the…
5 sports clubs in Mayo to be allocated funding of over €520,000. That's according to Minister Dara Calleary. This comes in addition to Almost €9 million that has already been given to sports clubs across the county this year. Minister Calleary has been giving…
A Mayo man has been jailed for four years for the rape of his nine-year-old cousin in a shed on his family farm 18 years ago. 33 year old Noel Gallagher of Dadreen, Louisburgh had pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to anal rape of 27 year old…
Donald Trump's projected to win two of the seven battleground states in the US presidential election, and is leading in another three. He's taken North Carolina and Georgia. And is ahead in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. All are considered vital in…
The Finance Bill was passed last night in the Dail. It cleared by a margin of 75 to 55. Passing the bill had been seen as a priority before an election could be called.
Ministers have published a final report after an independent review of the Road Safety Authority. It makes a series of recommendations for reform, with an aim of improving road safety generally. It is anticipated the RSA will be split into two independent…
As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo, Gardaí arrested three males in the Dublin Metropolitan Region today. The operation involved the search of four properties in…
Last night, an Garda Síochána released a statement saying that the investigation into an alleged serious assault in Ballaghaderreen last week does not involve people seeking international protection. Gardaí received a report of an alleged assault at Main…
Over half of adults in Ireland support higher taxes on cars that use petrol and diesel. Today’s report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows 51% of the population support the proposal. The greatest support can be found in Dublin, where 62% of people…
The Taoiseach’s confirmed he will dissolve the Dail later this week. This will pave the way for the calling of a General Election, which is expected on Friday November 29. A number of Bills need to be debated before the Dáil is dissolved, including the…
An Garda Síochána have seized a car in County Roscommon. While on patrol in the Clonark area of South Roscommon, Gardaí found that a person was driving a car with no NCT for a year. The driver was stopped, and tested positive for cannabis. They were arrested…
The number of Gardaí assigned to Ballaghaderreen Garda Station in Roscommon has almost halved in the past five months. That’s according to information obtained by local Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane, following correspondence earlier this year from the…
The teenager who died following a farming incident involving a tractor in County Galway on Saturday has been named locally. 19 year old Joshua Sullivan, from Moneymore, Oranmore, was the passenger of the tractor when it was involved in a collision on a local…
Michael McGrath will face questions from MEPs, as his hearing to become a European Commissioner takes place this morning. The former Finance Minister will be hoping to be approved to become the new Commissioner for Justice and Rule of Law. Michael McGrath…
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 17 degrees tomorrow. Met Éireann says it'll be cloudy and mild on Wednesday - with temperatures well above the average for November. Changeable weather with plenty of cloud and occasional rainfall is forecast for the…
The Dáil meets today to pass all stages of the Finance Bill - the last major hurdle before the calling of a General Election. Cabinet meets this morning for what could be the final time before the Dáil is dissolved. The General Election is expected to be…
An Garda Síochána have this evening confirmed that the investigation into an alleged serious assault in Ballaghaderreen last week does not involve people seeking international protection. Gardaí received a report of an alleged assault at Main Street,…
Community concern over the present level of crime in Ballaghaderreen brought hundreds on to the street in the town last night demanding additional garda resources. Local Independent Ireland deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says the peaceful gathering was sparked by…
Gardaí have confirmed to Midwest news that they responded to reports of a group of individuals gathering in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, shortly after 9pm on Saturday night last 2nd November 2024. They says that those directly involved had dispersed on…
Mayo farmers Sinead Moran, David Dolan, Timmy Quinn, Peter Murphy and Kenneth O'Donnell are all finalists in the FBD Better Farming Awards that take place in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois this Thursday evening, (November 7). David, Timmy and Peter…
HIQA wants to hear from people using home support services to see how they can be improved. The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation on the development of draft national standards for home support services. The health…
Hundreds of people gathered in Ballaghaderreen yesterday evening to engage in a peaceful vigil and send a message to the Justice Minister and Garda management. Ballaghaderreen and the greater area has become the subject of heightened criminal activity in the…
At the most recent monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, Independent Ireland cllr Chris Maxwell brought a bag of turf into Áras an Chontae. This demonstration by the Louisburgh cllr was aimed at highlighting concerns regarding any proposal to ban the…
Sligo Rovers Football Club has received €16.4 million today under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund. This huge allocation will go towards the club’s ambitious redevelopment plans for the Showgrounds in Sligo Town. Local Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has…
Childcare and pensions are emerging as early battleground topics in the run in to the general election. Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to dissolve the Dail later this week. We're now just days out from the general election being called, with Thursday…
Post Office Pensioners United (POPU) members, including many from this region are organising, a protest to voice their opposition to the continuation of the “Pension Accord”, which expired in 2023. The “Pension Accord” was initially intended to last for ten…
Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard has formally announced his candidacy for the forthcoming General Election, as an Independent candidate in the Galway West constituency To build on 10-years of delivery he says he is now asking the people of Galway to “break…
In a boost to seasonal employment, Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create almost 1,200 temporary festive roles nationally, with 93 jobs in Mayo. These roles are designed to offer flexible hours, a variety of shift options, and competitive benefits from…
The allocation of €3.3 million to St Jarlath's in Tuam and Kinvara Hockey Club as part of the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF), has been welcomed today by Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbitte. A total of €2…
Roscommon Senator Eugene Murphy will contest the General Election as an Independent candidate. Fianna Fáil selected just one candidate, Ballygar GP Martin Daly, as their representative in the Roscommon Galway constituency. Following on from this, sitting…
The development of a large scale sports campus in Castlebar has received a significant boost today. Minister of State Alan Dillon has confirmed that €7.5 million has been allocated to the development under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund. The…
A young man in County Galway was one of three people to die on Irish roads over the weekend. The 19 year old was a passenger in a tractor, which was involved in a farming incident near to Oranmore on Saturday. He was seriously injured following the collision…
The official opening takes place later this morning of the extensively renovated and refurbished former Military Barracks in Ballina town centre. The €7 million state of the art digital hub and innovation centre, replaces the 18th century military complex at…
Hundreds of people gathered in Ballaghaderreen yesterday evening to engage in a peaceful protest and send a message to the Justice Minister and Garda management. Ballaghaderreen and the greater area has become the subject of heightened criminal activity in…
A Sligo TD has made the call for a model 4 hospital to be established at Sligo University Hospital. Deputy Marian Harkin says there is no model 4 hospital above the Dublin to Galway line. She says that by upgrading the hospital, it would make it a more…
The people of Ballaghaderreen have had enough, according to a local councillor. This is in relation to the rising rate of crime in the town and area, with particular emphasis locally on the lack of Garda resources. Local cllr Micheál Frain says that the…
A teenager has died in a crash in County Galway. The incident involving a tractor happened on a local road in Rinn near Oranmore at around 3:30pm yesterday afternoon. The passenger, a 19 year old man, was taken to University Hospital Galway where he died from…
A protest will take place in Ballaghaderreen this evening in response to an “unprecedented rise in crime” in the area. It comes during a Garda investigation into a serious assault in the town, which took place at approximately 12:10am on Friday November 1.…
Fine Gael is still the most popular party in the country. With a General Election waiting in the wings the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris also continues to be the political leader with the highest approval rating. The latest Sunday…
Experts say Colleges and Universities are facing major challenges when it comes to Artificial Intelligence.49 students at the University of Galway were caught using ChatGPT to cheat so far this year.The platform is used by some students to generate essays for…
Mayo Sinn Féin has selected Cllr Gerry Murray to run alongside sitting TD Rose Conway-Walsh in the upcoming general election. Murray retained his seat in the Swinford Local Electoral Area this year and was the first councillor elected in this LEA. The…
A Sligo councillor says it's important for county councils to be allowed access accident data to help strengthen cases for work to be carried out on roads. Councillor Marie Casserly says at present, due to GDPR, council engineers cannot easily access data to…
Over 2,200 people across the country are living with spinal cord injuries. Spinal Injuries Ireland's annual conference which is getting underway around now at the RDS in Dublin aims to help them. The goal is to empower people living with these injuries to…
Close to half the energy provided by EirGrid came from renewable sources during September. The majority of that came from windfarms. Figures for renewables including wind, solar and hydropower provided 40.4 per cent of electricity in September. Gas…
Poultry flock owners should stay vigilant for any signs of bird flu in their flocks. There's been no trace here yet - but the risk has increased due to outbreaks across Europe. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says farmers should report any concerns…
Westport has today been announced as Ireland’s Tidiest Large Town at the annual Supervalu Tidy Towns awards. The West Mayo town enjoyed huge success yet again in the Tidy Towns awards, winning the Large Town award for the first time since 2019 and retaining…
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has today officially opened the new Outpatients Building at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. At a cost of €15.33 million, this project will see a phased transfer of outpatient services from University Hospital Galway to the…
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed confirmation of a new school for Archbishop McHale College in Tuam. The Minister received confirmation this week from the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, that the…
The Boil Water Notice on the Riverstown Public Water Supply in Co Sligo has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers can now resume normal use of the public water…
Mayo County Council this week signed contracts on two different projects that will revitalise the town centre of Castlebar. Under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (Call Two) the Castlebar Historic Core Reactivation project received a grant of €8.53…
This year's 'Straide Talking' Annual Christmas party will be on Sunday 15th December at 11.45 am in the Davitt Community Hall. It is organised by Straide Community Women’s Group. All from Straide are welcome and invited to come along. It is an event for…
A Mayo group has won a national award at this year's Tidy Towns. More than 30 thousand volunteers across a thousand groups took part in last year's effort to clean up towns nationwide and contribute to communities. Balla Community Tidytowns has scooped the…
A Roscommon deputy has questioned the National Ambulance Service's decision to temporarily relocate the air ambulance based in Athlone to Dublin. Deputy Claire Kerrane says that the air ambulance has to be moved as essential works are needed on the hanger in…
14 year old Tyler Berry Hughes who was reported missing from Athlone since Sunday last has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Over 10,515 patients were treated on trolleys, chairs or in another inappropriate bed space in October according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Both Galway and Sligo University Hospitals were among the top five most overcrowded hospitals…
The severe understaffing at the Department of Agriculture’s help desk, which is struggling to handle huge volumes of queries on schemes like ACRES and TAMS is not acceptable, according to a Mayo councillor. Ballyhaunis based Fine Gael councillor Alma…
A former HSE manager in the west of Ireland who shared images and conducted conversations of ‘the utmost depravity’ on the Kik live streaming platform appeared before Judge Eoin Garavan at a sitting of the Circuit Criminal Court in Castlebar yesterday…
Tánaiste Micheál Martin is in Galway today for a number of appointments. He is set to officially open the new Outpatients building and the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Merlin Park Hospital this morning. The Cystic Fibrosis Unit will provide a dedicated area…
Taoiseach Simon Harris has contacted the Spanish Prime Minister to expressed Ireland's horror and sorrow at the number of people who have lost their lives in the flooding disaster in the south and east of the country. The number of victims of the flash floods…
People are being urged to get registered to vote as soon as possible, as it now looks certain the General Election will be called next week. The Finance Bill should clear all stages in a four hour debate on Tuesday, while all other pieces of legislation…
A new plan to boost Galway City's night life has been unveiled. The City Council's Night-Time Economy Action Plan focuses on a collaborative approach - to ensure a safe, inclusive and sustainable after-hours environment for all. Kate Howard, Night-Time…
A major extension and refurbishment for St. Muredach's College, Ballina has been announced this morning. It involves 2 new woodwork rooms, a new home economics room, a new art room, two special education rooms, a music room and other associated rooms. This…
A Man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision near Claremorris this afternoon. The collision occurred at around 2:45pm on the N17 at Lisduff, Claremorris. The road is currently closed to traffic and diversions are in place. The man…
The Finance Bill is set to be passed in the Dáil next Tuesday.The move paves the way for an election to be called next week.The Finance Bill, the last major piece of legislation to be agreed by this government, which gives effect to the budget, is set to pass…
Gardai are currently at the scene of a road traffic accident near Claremorris this afternoon. The collision occurred on the N17 between Claremorris and Ballindine. A stop/Go System is currently in place. Motorists travelling on that route this afternoon are…
A public meeting is taking place in Glinsk this evening to discuss the rising level of rural crime. It follows from a protest rally held in Castlerea recently, aiming to highlight the rising amount of burgalries being seen right across the region. The meeting…
A “GLuas” in Galway could solve chronic traffic congestion, according to a new study commissioned by National Transport Authority. However, it could be decades before the city gets a light rail system, similar to the Luas in Dublin, and comes with an…
Ireland West Airport has announced that it will host its annual Online Charity Bingo Game at 8pm on Wednesday 6th November. From the comfort of your own home you can join in the 10 Game Bingo with a chance to win some cash prizes. Entry is €10 for a Single…
Galway’s westend is set to shine brighter than ever with the launch of Winterglow.ie Winterglow.ie is a festive light show experience which will run from November 21st to January 5th, 2025. Galway City Council in association with Winterglow.ie presents an…
The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, representing 34 independent stations including Midwest West Radio, has stated that it is very welcome to see recognition by An Taoiseach Simon Harris yesterday evening of the need to bring about a “step change”…
There is a huge variation in TB testing charges across the country, an Irish Farmers Journal survey has revealed. The average TB testing cost for farmers surveyed in Connacht was €6.66/head based on a 50-animal herd. This was 20% higher than the average…
The expansion of the Solar for Schools Programme to include eligible schools in this region is very welcome, according to Minister of State Dara Calleary. Minister Calleary says funding has been approved to proceed with solar PV installations on eligible…
At least 95 people are now believed to have been killed by catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain. It's thought the severe weather conditions are the worst to hit the country for three decades. Hundreds of soldiers have been called in to flood-damaged areas -…
The public is being reminded that possession of illegal fireworks with the intent to supply could result in a 10 thousand euro fine. 5 years imprisonment could also be sentenced to those convicted of throwing an ignited firework at a person or property. The…
Galway could see a light rail system developed like the Luas in Dublin. A feasibility study commissioned by the National Transport Authority has said there is a case for developing a 15 kilometre light rail corridor. Its been dubbed 'Gluas' by locals and…
Focus Ireland says it's important for homeless people's voices to be heard in the upcoming general election. The charity is encouraging unregistered voters to drop into their offices tomorrow, where staff will be on hand to help them to register. The latest…
Gardaí in Athlone are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run road traffic collision that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, 27th October At approximately 12.30am on Sunday, a male pedestrian (aged in his 60s) was hit by a car on North…
Minister of State Alan Dillon has confirmed additional funding of €387,706 for the Ballina Innovation Quarter project, supporting Mayo County Council’s recent submission for enhanced capital and IT infrastructure expenditures. Minister Dillon says the…
There are long delays facing patients presenting at emergency departments of hospitals right across the region. 40 patients are waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Galway, the second most overcrowded in the country today. 19 patients are waiting for…
A Sligo councillor has suggested that a shuttle bus be introduced from Ireland West Airport Knock to Manulla Junction, which would allow passengers flying in and out of the airport to connect to the rail network. It comers following a meeting last week of the…
The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced a successful €2 million Series A equity investment round in Ovagen, an innovative biotechnology company based in Ballina. The funding is aimed at accelerating the production of Ovagen’s groundbreaking…
ICSA will stage a rally next Tuesday, November 5th, to protest the impending Mercosur Trade Deal and highlight the severe threat it poses to Irish agriculture and rural communities. ICSA president Sean McNamara said he is calling on all farmers,…
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Tyler Berry Hughes who is reported missing from Athlone since Sunday last.Tyler was last seen at approximately 2.15pm.Tyler is described as being approximately 5 foot 5…
The Garda Commissioner has confirmed that an additional Sergeant is to be allocated within the county in light of recent events. That's according to Aontu councillor Paul Lawless. He was among a number of councillors who met with the commissioner in Castlebar…
Siptu is calling for the maximum level of statutory redundancy to be increased to more than 1 thousand euro a week. The union wants to see a significant jump from the current rate of 600 euro which it describes as 'out of date'. It's asking the Minister for…
We pay more for electricity than most of the EU. Energy bills of Irish consumers are now typically more than 500 euro higher according to Eurostat. When it's broken down, electricity is around 350 euro more and gas is 183 more.
The Arts Council welcomes the appointment of two new members and a reappointment to the Board of the Arts Council. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin appointed Noyona Chundur and Rosaleen McDonagh to the Arts…
There's been a 20 per cent increase in the number of passengers using the country's main airports in the first 9 months of the year. CSO transport figures also show a rise in the number of passengers using rail and Luas services in recent years.CSO figures…
Three Londis stores in Mayo have been nominated for a combined five awards at the 23rd annual ShelfLife National C-Store Awards, which will take place at Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel on the 21st of November. The national ShelfLife C-Store Awards are…
The Taoiseach has given the biggest indication yet he could dissolve the Dáil next Thursday. Simon Harris says he plans to 'move swiftly' to call a General Election after the Finance Bill passes the Dáil - to give effect to changes in the Budget. The Bill is…
Roscommon TD Claire Kerrane believes that a specific plan must be put in place to police rural areas, in a year of high crime levels across the county. The Sinn Féin Deputy says that a correct approach is vital following a year where many farms, homes and…
A Castlebar based General Election candidate has highlighted the issues faced by schools in recruiting teachers, and says that the high cost of housing has a strong impact on the shortages. Joe Daly, People Before Profit’s Election candidate in Mayo, is a…
Senator Aisling Dolan has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Roscommon-Galway constituency in the General Election, alongside Dympna Daly-Finn. Fine Gael have now chosen 78 General Election candidates in 43 constituencies. Senator Dolan,…
A man has been arrested and charged following an alleged break in at Garda Station in Co Roscommon. The man, aged in his 20s, was arrested following a burglary at Ballaghaderreen Garda Station in the early hours of Tuesday last the 22nd of October. According…
Leitrim is the most expensive county for a monthly gym membership. Connacht’s smallest county has an average monthly gym membership of €62. Longford, Kildare, Roscommon and Monaghan complete the top five most costly areas, all coming in above €58. A survey by…
The young man who died following a road collision near Tubbercurry has been named locally. Sean McGuiness, (aged in his early 20s) of Lissaneagh, Lavagh, Co. Sligo died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision on the R294 in Drimina. The…
The number of Ukrainian refugees living in short-term state accommodation in Mayo has fallen by more than 700 since June. Figures from the Department of Integration show that as of October 20, 1,422 Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection were living…
158 drivers were arrested by an Garda Síochána over the October Bank Holiday Weekend Roads Policing Operation. Gardaí began the operation at 7:00am Thursday morning, and since then have detected over 1,200 drivers to be speeding. Three people lost their lives…
The Funeral for a man who was murdered in Ballina last week will take place today. The body of 58 year old John Casserly was found with multiple stab wounds at an apartment on Tone Street on Wednesday night. Liam O’Leary (31), of no fixed abode, appeared in…
The young man who died following a road collision near Tubbercurry has been named locally. Sean McGuiness, (aged in his early 20s) of Lissaneagh, Lavagh, Co. Sligo died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision on the R294 in Drimina. The…
Councillor for the Claremorris Electoral area, and Aontu General Elction candidate Paul Lawless, is calling on the government to back the expansion of the Priority Health Bus project, BY SETT which has dramatically reduced waiting times for critical…
A Galway TD says that further investment is needed on the N84 Headford road out of the city which stretches as far as Shrule and up into Castlebar. Deputy Sean Canney says the road in question hasn’t had upgrades done on it in years. He says that in…
Over 400 drivers have been caught speeding by an Garda Síochána so far over the Bank Holiday Weekend. As of midday today, 419 drivers have been caught speeding since 7:00am Friday morning. 136 speeding offences have been detected since 7:00am Saturday…
The R294 Tubbercurry to Ballina road has fully reopened to traffic following a fatal road collision yesterday. A man in his early 20s died in a single car collision in Drimina, at around 3:45am yesterday morning. Nobody else was injured. The road had been…
Over 30% of people who voted for Sinn Féin in 2020 now say they are unfit for government. The latest Business Post/Red C Poll shows the party is down 1 point to 17%, with over 50% of the 1,003 people surveyed saying they shouldn't govern the country. Fine…
283 drivers across the country have been detected to be speeding so far this Bank Holiday Weekend. Gardaí are conducting a Roads Policing Operation, and have checked overf 127,000 vehicles for speed. That’s as of yesterday afternoon, with another update…
The Funeral arrangements for a man who was murdered earlier this week in Ballina have been announced. The body of 58 year old John Casserly was found with multiple stab wounds at an apartment on Tone Street on Wednesday night. Liam O’Leary, of no fixed abode,…
A local Fianna Fáil Minister has announced a new €170 million package of Power Up grants. Retail and hospitality businesses who received the second Increased Cost of Business grant payment can register for the €4,000 one-off Power Up grant. Minister Dara…
Crossmolina Deel Rovers face Moy Davitts tomorrow in a bid to secure the Sweeney Cup and the Mayo County Intermediate Club Football title, 2024. Ahead of the big game Midwest News Editor Teresa O’Malley visited both camps with visits to both Foxford and…
Roscommon and Tucson, Arizona in the United States are looking to rebuild the town twinning that connects the two areas. This weekend, a woman named Jojo Huckeba is in Roscommon to represent Tucson, and will pay a number of visits to events and organisations…
People are being warned to check conditions before swimming this weekend. The RNLI along with the Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland say cold water can lead to shock as temperatures drop and the evenings get darker. They're advising swimmers of rip currents…
Galway University Hospitals Bereavement Support Services and the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) recently launched the ‘Galway Grief Sherpa Network’ (GGSN); a new bereavement support initiative, established to promote those organisations who provide…
A man in his 20s has died in a crash in South Sligo. The single-car collision happened in the early hours of this morning. The driver of the car was killed when it crashed on the R294 at Drimina outside Tubbercurry at about 3:45am. No one else was injured.…
A 31 year old man appeared in court this afternoon charged with the murder of a man in Ballina on Wednesday night. Liam O'Leary, of no fixed abode, was brought before Judge Fiona Lydon at a sitting of Castlebar District Court. He was arrested late on…
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage have issued the Monthly Homelessness Report for September. The report shows 14,760 people were registered as homeless in September, yet another record. Over 4,500 children are in emergency…
Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his late 50s following an incident in Ballina on Wednesday have charged a man. The man will appear before Castlebar District Court this afternoon.
Moy Davitts face Crossmolina Deel Rovers this Sunday in a bid to secure the Sweeney Cup and the Mayo County Intermediate Club football title, 2024. Ahead of the big game Midwest News visited both camps with visits to both Foxford and Crossmolina National…
A Fianna Fail Senator says he isn't ruling out the possibility of running as an Independent candidate in the upcoming general election. Senator Eugene Murphy says he's stuck at a crossroads and has not made a decision as of yet. It's after his party refused…
Today marks 39 years since the first commercial flights arrived and departed from the runway at Knock Airport. On October 25 1985, three Aer Lingus planes departed for Rome, with large crowds in attendance to cheer on the success of Monsignor Horan’s vision…
Former TD Eamon Scanlon has been added to the Fianna Fáil ticket for the upcoming General Election. He will run alongside cllr Edel McSharry as the party’s two candidates in the Sligo Leitrim constituency. Mr. Scanlon was first elected to the Dáil in 2007,…
There are 65 lighthouses operated by Irish Lights dotted around Ireland in beautiful coastal locations. As their function in lighting our coasts is automated, many are now being regenerated as heritage buildings with a tourism focus – some are visitor…
TWENTY-one individuals and groups will be honoured at the Mayo People of the Year Awards, which will take place at Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, on Friday, November 15. Now in its 30th year the event is organised by Mayo Rehab, Mayo County Council and The…
Two new average speed cameras will be brought in on the N5 in Mayo and the N3 in Cavan from today. The cameras will detect drivers' speed between two locations along a stretch of road that's prone to crashes. Those caught speeding face a 160 euro fine and 3…
A major road safety operation is in place this morning ahead of an expected busy bank holiday weekend. Gardaà are urging drivers to slow down, focus on the road and never driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as they setup checkpoints across the…
A man remains in custody this morning over the death of a man in his 50s in Mayo. A second man in his 20s was released last night after John Casserly was found with stab wounds on Wednesday night. The stabbing incident happened in Ballina just before midnight…
The man who was found dead in Ballina last night has been named locally. John Casserly was found with stab wounds at home in Ballina. Shortly after 11.45 last night, John Casserly, who was aged in his late 50s, was found with serious injuries at an apartment…
With over one-third of farmers in Ireland over the age of 65, the Minister for Agriculture Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConologue this week has announced a new commission on Generational Renewal. The commission is aimed at enticing more young people to…
The poor state of many of the footpaths in county Galway’s rural towns is completely unacceptable, according to Headford based Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington. He says some residents are resorting to repairing public footpaths themselves, in an effort…
The White Hag Brewing Company, based in Ballymote in Sligo, alongside twelve other businesses from Ireland this week had the opportunity to foster cross-border connections to grow their business across the island on a two-day Cross-Border Trade Mission to…
Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is providing the public with information and advice to help ensure a safe October Bank Holiday weekend on our roads. Drinkaware is urging people to understand the risks…
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his late 50s following an incident in Ballina last night. Shortly after 11:45pm, Gardaí were alerted to an incident at a residential property on Tone Street, Ballina. A man in his…
Six counties will come under yellow rain warnings this afternoon. Met Eireann says the first warning will affect Clare, Limerick, Galway and Mayo and runs from 3pm today for 12 hours. A similar yellow rain warning will also come into effect at 3pm in Cork and…
The proposal by Sligo Co Council to sell 16 acres of land in to Atlantic Technical University, has been welcomed by a Sligo TD. The proposal will come before the members of Sligo Co Council on Monday, November 4th , at the next monthly meeting of the local…
Uisce Éireann is carrying out an emergency leak repair to the water network on the west side of Galway City this morning. The repair works, the company says, are necessary to find and fix a significant leak and safeguard the drinking water supply in the area.…
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann yesterday evening issued a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by the Riverstown Public Water Supply in County Sligo. The company says the notice was…
An exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the death of Belgian expressionist painter, Marie Howet, is now running at Westport Library for the next two weeks. Howet is famous for her work which was based mainly on her time spent on Achill Island in the…
The average motor insurance premium last year was 568 euro, up 2 per cent on 2022's figures. The Central Bank's latest Private Motor Insurance Report of the National Claims Information Database shows premiums fell between 2017 and 2022 by 23 per cent, before…
Operations have resumed at Birmingham Airport following an incident earlier today. Police evacuated the site after a suspicious vehicle was reported. The airport has apologised for the disruption, saying the safety and security of passengers and staff is its…
A talented artist and gifted musician who passed way unexpectedly at his home in Ross, near Castlebar, last February died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled. Fifty-eight-year old John Mayock was found dead in his bed by his sister, Breda Mayock on…
Heavy rain is expected along parts of the west coast from tomorrow. A status yellow rain warning has been issued for Mayo, Galway, Clare and Limerick from 3pm tomorrow until 3am on Friday. Meanwhile, there will be a similar alert for Cork and Kerry from 3pm…
Tune in to the Late Late Lunchbox for the next 3 Friday afternoons, from 3pm for your chance to win a tasty prize courtesy of Cadbury. Padraic Walsh is trying to find out if the thick chocolate PURPLE snack OR the crumbly shortcake YELLOW snack is the…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced the launch of Atlantic Technological University’s (ATU) new Master of Pharmacy programme. Pending accreditation by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI), the new Master of…
A public meeting is to be held in Newport tomorrow evening, highlighting the rising number of road fatalities in the county and how it can be combated. The meeting has been organised by Fine Gael GE candidate Keira Keogh, who says road safety is one issue…
Mayo Senator Lisa Chambers has confirmed Mayo's Local Sports Partnership will receive €67,500 under a fund designed to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure for public use in local community settings. Under the fund, a total of…
Sligo Park Hotel hosted an event to connect 27 Irish tour operators and destination management companies (DMCs) with more than 40 accommodation, attractions, and activity providers based on the Wild Atlantic Way. The one-day event brought together tour…
To find out more about how politics is organised in Ireland and how Mayo County Council works, then a free online course for women is available. Beginning on Thursday, November 7, and finishing on Thursday, November 14, the free online (Zoom) course entitled…
Motorists are being advised of an oil spill on the Kiltimagh to Claremorris road this morning. The road between the two bridges is affected. Gardai and MayoCoCo are aware of the incident and motorists are being advised that the road is slippy and to use with…
A garda investigation is ongoing into the death of a 58-year-old woman involved in a collision involving three cars on the N17 near Claremorris last May, an inquest has been told. The hearing into the death of Andrea Gornowicz, a German national, who worked…
Roscommon barber Paddy Joe Burke is to hang up his scissors after 52 years in business. The Roscommon GAA fanatic will close his barber shop on Church Street in Roscommon town later today. Paddy Joe opened the barber shop in 1972 and announced last May that…
Gardaí responded to reports of a disturbance at a licensed premises in Carracastle shortly before 8pm on Monday evening last. The property was damaged during the incident, which involved several males. No arrests have been made so far and inquiries are…
A substantial release of farmed salmon from a cage in Killary Harbour, Galway, last August and its potential impactson salmon stocks in Mayo rivers was raised by Castlebar councillor Harry Barratt at the October monthly meeting of Mayo county Council. On…
Just 33 rental properties in 16 areas of the State were available to rent under the housing assistance payment (Hap) system in October, according to the Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly Locked Out of the Market report. According to the Irish Times, in…
The Deposit Return Scheme and Electoral Voting are popular project entries to the next BT Young Scientist competition. Over 4,000 students have entered for the 2025 competition with over one third of all projects focused on health. A range of topics have been…
The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association says the cost of living crisis is not behind a rise in shoplifting and thefts at their stores. The group is calling on the Government to put more protections in place for staff as part of their Stop Crime…
Gardaí were called to the scene of an incident on the Main Street in Collooney, County Sligo this afternoon. A vehicle was blocking the Main Street and the male driver of the vehicle was threatening to self-harm. An Garda Síochána initiated its Hostage…
A Mayo woman has won an award at the prestigious Red Line Book Festival for Poetry. Finola Cahill from Ballina was chosen for an award for her poem 'Magic Tricks'. Shortlisted poets were all invited to read their poem at the Poetry night and awards at the Red…
Verdicts of accidental death have been returned by a coroner at inquests into the deaths of two young men who were killed when their car collided with an articulated truck on the N60 between Balla and Claremorris last year. Martin Murphy (27) from Drum,…
A new bill to criminalise catfishing has been introduced to the Seanad. The legislation is being proposed by Mayo Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers. There are currently no laws providing clear protection or recourse for those affected by such a scam.…
Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron is calling for the refurbishment and reopening of the former Cuisle accessible holiday resort in Donamon. This comes following a meeting last night in opposition to the proposal to house more Ukrainian refugees at the…
A 63 year old woman nurse died last August when the car in which she was a passenger collided with a motor caravan near Newport, Co. Mayo on August 8 last, an inquest was told yesterday (Monday). Lizy Abraham Saju was a back seat passenger in a Toyota Yaris…
Midwest News understands that 13 names have been put forward thus far to contest the General Election in Mayo. Mayo will convert to a five seater constituency, with the guarantee of two new TDs. Deputy Michael Ring announced earlier this year that he will not…
People Before Profit has selected Joe Daly as the party’s General Election candidate in Mayo. The Castlebar secondary school teacher ran in the previous General Election in 2020. He also ran in the 2019 and 2024 Local Elections, and was eliminated after the…
Water is being restored to approximately 1,000 Uisce Éireann customers this morning in Ballina. Mains repair works got underway at 7:00pm yesterday evening, affecting a number of areas: Cathedral Close, Greenhills Estate, Millview Cresent, Oakwood Drive,…
The majority of homes, farms and businesses across the country have had their power restored following Storm Ashley’s arrival. At its peak, over 53,000 customers were without electricity on Sunday. According to the ESB, Mayo was the worst hit county of all.…
The Government’s rollout of funding for school accommodation continues today with welcome news for Balla Secondary School. The Department of Education has approved funding for two additional modular classrooms. This includes one modular mainstream classroom…
The Government's been advised to increase the fees for driving licenses and car tests. A review into the RSA has advised it's necessary in order to fund road safety. It also says more exchequer funding is needed according to the Irish Times. It also…
A 21 year old from County Westmeath has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death in a collision in Swinford last year. Westport native Ciarán Keating died following the crash on July 15 2023, while travelling with his wife Ann Marie along the N5 at…
An Garda Síochána have confirmed that the Average Safety Camera systems will go operational on the N5 and the N3 this Friday. Vehicles detected driving in excess of the 100 km/h posted speed limit will be subject to prosecution from 12 noon on Friday October…
The Government parties have agreed to hold a General Election before the end of the year. The coalition leaders met last night to confirm plans to go to the polls before Christmas. After a lengthy meeting at Government Buildings it was agreed Ireland will go…
The young man who died tragically following a road collision in Ballintava, Dunmore late last week has been named locally. Simon Quinn, of Liss, Abbeyknockmoy was driving the vehicle, which was involved in a single car collision at approximately 2:30am on…
On his final day today (Monday) as Coroner for the District of Mayo, Pat O’Connor emphasised that drivers of motor vehicles have the ultimate responsibility for road safety. This week, Mr. O’Connor will reach the stipulated mandatory age for retirement in the…
The majority of the country’s power has returned following a mass outage during Storm Ashley. Roughly 53,000 homes, farms and businesses were without electricity nationwide at the peak of the outage. Mayo was the worst affected, according to the ESB, and most…
Traffic is down to one lane in Arigna following a minor collision that occurred earlier today. A lorry went off the road close to the Roscommon Leitrim border. There are no reports of serious injuries, and emergency services are in the process of clearing the…
A young man has died following a road traffic collision that occurred in Dunmore late last week. The single vehicle incident took place at around 2:30am on Friday morning (October 18) in Ballytava, Dunmore, Co. Galway. Two male occupants of the car, both in…
Around 2,000 homes, farms and businesses across Mayo are still without electricity this afternoon. A major power outage occurred yesterday during Storm Ashley, which battered the west coast. Met Éireann placed an estimated power restoration time of 2:00pm…
Three regional GEM awards from Bus Eireann have been awarded to county Mayo. Bus Éireann, has celebrated its employees’ achievements in 2024 at the regional annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards, which recognise excellent customer service, community impact,…
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the N17. The incident took place around 12 noon just outside of Charlestown on the Knock road. An Garda Síochána have confirmed to Midwest News that the scene is expected…
A public information event will be held next week on the proposed N26 Ballina bypass. The event, which will be held on Thursday next the 24th of October, aims to allow people to have their say on the proposed road. It gets underway from 2pm and runs until 7pm…
Minister of State Alan Dillon officially opened a new Housing Development on Cloonkeadagh Road in Kiltimagh this morning. The Carn Tulach Housing development consists of 21 high-quality homes, adding to Mayo County Council’s social housing stock. It includes…
Almost 700 farmers in Roscommon and Galway are still waiting for their 2023 ACRES payment, according to a local TD. Deputy Claire Kerrane says that 91% of applicants have received their payment, but that 660 farmers is still a high number of farmers waiting…
The Coroner for Mayo has again called for anti-roll bars to be fitted to all quad bikes after hearing evidence at an inquest today into the death of an 86-year-old U.S. citizen on Achill Island, last June. Michael J. (Mike) Gallagher, Sausalito, California,…
Traffic lights remain out at the junction at Upper Newcastle near Meehan’s Spar, Westwood. This is due to a power outage, which is expected to be resolved this afternoon. As of this morning, two roads remain closed: Rockbarton Road by Leisureland From the…
Petrol and diesel prices decreased over the last month. Petrol was two cent a litre cheaper on average while diesel saw a one cent per litre fall. The AA's Fuel Survey shows EV owners can expect to pay an average of almost 809 euro a year to cover 17 thousand…
Poets from the UK, France and Ireland are among the finalists for the annual Bard of Connacht competition, the final of which will take place in Creggs on Bank Holiday Monday, October 28th. The competition, which has €1,000 in prize money is organised by…
Close to a thousand teaching posts in primary and special schools are vacant and schools expect this number to treble in the coming months because of the teacher shortage. That is according to a survey by the INTO, in conjunction with the Catholic Primary…
Minister of State Alan Dillon will officially open a new Housing Development on Cloonkeadagh Road in Kiltimagh this morning. The development consists of 21 high-quality homes, adding to Mayo County Council’s social housing stock. It includes six 3-bedroom…
Yesterday's storm brought huge travel disruptions for those on the roads yesterday, with many trees fallen and also power lines. In Galway, a number of roads were closed out towards Salthill due to high tides forecast. The road from the mini-roundabout at…
There was disruption to many airports across the country yesterday as a result of strong winds. As of yesterday evening Dublin Airport say around 60 flights due to depart/land at the Airport have been cancelled. A total of 27 incoming aircraft have performed…
Over 950 teaching positions are currently vacant in schools across the country. A survey from the INTO, which covered 40% of primary and secondary schools, found 195 permanent posts and 756 long term temporary or substitute jobs are unfilled. That number is…
The Taoiseach expects the General Election to be held this year, but won't say exactly when. Simon Harris says it's his expectation it'll take place "soon", as coalition Leaders will meet to discuss a date later today. It comes after Minister Heather…
Over 1,200 homes and businesses around the county remain without power this morning across the county following Storm Ashley. Thousands of customers lost power yesterday along the west coast following strong winds which resulted in fallen trees and damage to…
Here are the latest disruptions caused by Storm Ashley that have been reported as of 4:00pm today. We have updates on our social media channels and on air - 96.1fm. Mayo County Council are providing updates across social media channels. If you are…
There are two very serious obstacles caused by Storm Ashley in the Kilsallagh area being reported this afternoon. There are trees down between Kilsallagh post office and Old Head cross roads. Also in Kilsallagh, phone lines have fallen and are hanging low…
Here are the road disruptions caused by Storm Ashley in Sligo as of 3:00pm. For more information tune in to 96.1fm or listen online on Midwestradio.ie. If you have anything to report on the storm text or WhatsApp 087 900 4141. Between 1:00pm and 2:00pm: Tree…
Here are the disruptions caused by Storm Ashley that have been reported between 2:00pm and 3:00pm today. We have updates on our social media channels and on air - 96.1fm. Mayo County Council are providing updates across social media channels. If you are…
Here are the road disruptions caused by Storm Ashley in Sligo as of 2:00pm. For more information tune in to 96.1fm or listen online on Midwestradio.ie. If you have anything to report on the storm text or WhatsApp 087 900 4141. Tree down on the N17 outside…
Here are the disruptions caused by Storm Ashley that have been reported between 1:00pm and 2:00pm today. We have updates on our social media channels and on air - 96.1fm. Mayo County Council are providing updates across social media channels. If you are…
Thousands of ESB Customers are without power this afternoon across the region. Over 750 homes are without power in the Castlebar area, 250 in the Achill area, over a 1,000 in the Ballinrobe area, close to 400 in the Cong area, over 100 in Charlestown, over…
Weather Alerts Ireland has issued a red warning for winds in two weather stations on the west coast. As of 11:00am this morning the mean (average) wind speed in Belmullet is 80 km/h, while a gust of 111km/h has been recorded. The situation is worse in Mace…
There is a number fallen trees down across the region. Crews from Mayo County Council are responding to incidents this afternoon, clearing debris and fallen trees where it is safe to do so. There is a Tree blocking the road at Lecarrow, Crossmolina and a Tree…
A Louisburgh Councillor says severe flooding in the area on Friday morning last could have been prevented if the rivers were cleaned Land and sheds in the Shrarooskey and Woodfield areas were under water following torrential rain on Friday. Independent…
Labour wants the general election to be held on a Saturday. It's after Green Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman said he favours a November 29th election date. Speculation's also growing a December 6th date is being considered by Fine Gael, according to the Irish…
Support for Sinn Fein has hit a new low in the wake of recent scandals hitting the party according to a Sunday times /opinion poll. They are on 16 percent - down two points since September - the lowest findings of a poll since December 2019. Fine Gael…
Drivers are being warning to avoid flooded areas and be mindful of debris on the road today. It comes as Storm Ashley is expected to bring heavy flooding to areas on the Western seaboard in particular. An Orange weather warning has been issued to Galway,…
Coastal flooding and over-topping are major concerns for counties on the Western seaboard today. An Orange weather warning has been issued for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal from noon to 8pm this evening. A yellow weather alert is in…
The Taoiseach's paid tribute to Heather Humphreys, who's confirmed she won't seek re-election at the next General Election. Simon Harris says she's been a 'trailblazer in Irish politics' - a great friend - and a dedicated Minister, and Deputy Leader of the…
Over 800 apparent fake Apple products have been seized by Gardaí in the last few days. Officers along with the Revenue, The Workplace Relations Commission and Social Welfare Special Investigation Unit carried out operations in Mayo on Thursday and Friday.…
A one room classroom extension has been granted to Coláiste Chomáin in Rossport. The extension involved the removal of prefabs and construction of a new facility in its place. The news has been confirmed by Fianna Fáil Minister of State Dara Calleary.…
Loopholes allowing wealthy International Protection Accommodation Service(IPAS) providers to bypass the planning process must be closed immediately to ensure fairness to all citizens. The call comes from Aontú councillor Paul Lawless, who raised his issue…
€50,000 in funding has been allocated to Mayo County Council to support Christmas events and initiatives across the county. This news has been announced by Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, Alan Dillon who says Mayo County Council will…
Coalition leaders are to meet on Monday to decide on the date for the general election. Green Party Leader Minister Roderic O'Gorman thinks it should take place on November 29. The Taoiseach says though it's his prerogative and he will engage with coalition…
People have been warned to baton down the hatches as Storm Ashley moves towards Ireland from the Atlantic. An orange weather warning has been extended to four counties from noon tomorrow until 9:00pm - Galway, Mayo, Clare and Donegal. The entire country will…
As neighbours Knockmore and Ballina Stephenites square off this Sunday in the Mayo Senior Football Club Championship, there is growing excitement among supporters on both sides. Earlier today, we heard from the students and staff at Currabaggan NS in…
The R360 road at Ballintava, Dunmore, Co. Galway has reopened this evening following a serious road collision. At approximately 2:30am this morning, a single vehicle collision occurred. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, is currently in a serious…
The Emergency Department at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and…
The Killala Medical Centre is currently closed due to flooding in the area. This has been confirmed by the Killala Community Council Newstart Facebook page. Anyone affected by this closure, and has a medical emergency, can contact 999 or go to the nearest…
The Boil Water Notice for the Inishturk Public Water Supply has been lifted with immediate effect. The notice was put in place on September 3. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that customers can resume normal use of the public water supply, following consultation…
As neighbours Knockmore face Stephenites this Sunday in the Mayo Senior Football Club Championship, there is growing excitement among supporters on both sides. Students in Currabaggan National School in Knockmore were wearing their side’s colours of saffron…
Uisce Éireann has announced that essential repair works to a water valve will commence on Monday. Specialist crews will carry out the work on Abbey Street to secure the drinking water supply for the area. Work will begin at 7:00pm on Monday evening (October…
The Farmer Health Check programme, run by the Irish Farmers Association and Croí, will come to Balla Mart this weekend. A free health assessment is being offered to farmers along with specifically tailored advice for farmers and their families across Ireland.…
A property marking event will be hosted by North Mayo Gardaí in Foxford tomorrow. This involved the marking of farm machinery and equipment with the owner’s eircode by a property marking machine. The service has been introduced in response to the rising…
A solidarity march is taking place in Westport today over hurdles being facing by The Holy Trinity National School in Westport and the construction of a new school building. Stage 1 planning was granted last January for the Church of Ireland School to build a…
Mayo Autism Camp and Manulla FC are thrilled to announce the official opening of their new office and inclusive hub at Manulla FC. The new space is designed to foster inclusivity and features a sensory Cubbie, a changing place toilet facility, and a small…
Met Eireann has confirmed the first named storm of the season is approaching.Storm Ashley will bear down on Sunday.An orange warning for very strong winds has been issued for Galway and Mayo, with the likelihood of coastal flooding, large waves, difficult…
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a car, on the R360 at Ballintava, Dunmore, Co. Galway, this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 2.30am. The male driver of the car (aged in his…
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in Sligo. The collision happened shortly after 7am this morning between Ballymote and Gurteen. As a result, the R293 route is currently down to one lane with a stop/go traffic management system in place.
The Department of Education has issued to Scoil Bhreandáin NS, Eachléim, Belmullet approval to proceed to tender under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme. The devolved extension project will create 2 Mainstream Classrooms. This news has been confirmed…
We could experience the first named storm of this winter season this weekend. Storm Ashley looks likely to edge close to Ireland on Sunday, with Met Eireann monitoring developments. Ahead of that we're in for wet and very windy conditions nationwide. Alan…
Gardai are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in Dunmore this morning. As a result, the Glenamaddy Road out from Dunmore, R360, is closed at Bellwell, Dunmore. Local diversions are in place. No further details are available at present.
EUROSPAR retailers from all over Ireland, including two EUROSPAR retailers from Co. Mayo, were recently presented with their Food Safety Awards at the EUROSPAR Supermarkets Retailer Forum. Assessed by the LRQA, who are a leading independent provider of…
The Dail is to vote on the new chair of the Public Accounts Committee next week.As the lead opposition party, Sinn Fein holds the chair of the committee, but questions have been raised following the resignation of the former chair Brian Stanley.Galway West TD…
Over €15m in ACRES payments will be clawed back from almost 8,700 farmers, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed. The Department is seeking to recover around €1,700 on average from affected farmers, a Farmers’ Charter meeting was told. The meeting also…
The Mayo Green Party has selected retired businessman Micheál Boxty O’Conaill to run for the forthcoming General Election. Mr. O’Conaill, who represented the party for the Belmullet Electoral area in the Local Elections in June, was raised in Erris and…
Forsa members are set to take part in a lunchtime protest today at Mayo Unviersity Hospital and St.Mary's Campus which is currently underway and will run until 1:45pm. The protest is one in a series of lunchtime protests held by members of Forsa and other…
An imposing, high, steel structure erected in Kiltimagh town centre by Vantage Towers for a Vodafone mast is causing considerable controversy locally. The structure is located on a raised site, on Circular Road, just off the town’s Main Street, and it is to…
Sligo Independent councillor Michael Clarke will contest the upcoming general election in the Sligo, Leitrim, and south Donegal constituency on behalf of Independent Ireland. The former Fianna Fáil party member, he previously ran in the 2011 general election…
Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, headquartered in Galway, in partnership with The Ireland Funds, has announced that 10 health initiatives,are to receive a combined €100,000. The flagship €50,000 grant is to be awarded to Croí, the west of…
A Sligo councillor has backed calls made by the Union of Students in Ireland this week for the next government to tackle the student accommodation crisis. Councillor Marie Casserly says there is a huge crisis in terms of student accommodation and for many…
Safe Access Zones come into force today at locations providing terminations of pregnancy. It legally protects women seeking abortions from unsolicited influence, intimidation and pressure within 100 metres of their GP, clinic or hospital. The law ensures that…
Students say the government needs to do more to support them as they prepare for a country-wide demonstration today. The Union of Students in Ireland has organised the National Student Walkout to highlight issues facing those in third-level education. These…
The Public Accounts Committee is meeting for the first time this morning following the resignation of Brian Stanley from Sinn Fein. The Laois/Offaly Deputy was the chair of the PAC and the party has nominated Mairead Farrell to replace him, but this is…
Sinn Fein has nominated Mairead Farrell to become the new chair of the Public Accounts Committee. It comes after the resignation of Brian Stanley from the party, over a complaint made against him. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald says Deputy Farrell is…
Mortgage holders are being urged to shop around for cheaper interest rates. A survey by the Banking and Payments Federation, says just over one third of mortgage holders have researched in what rates are available on the market in the past six months. The…
Ryanair has today launched its winter schedule from Ireland West Airport, with 94 weekly flights to destinations in the UK and Europe. This winter, Ryanair will provide 10 destinations to choose from with increased frequency on several new services for the…
Motorists travelling in the Barnacarroll and Knock areas are being urged to use the roads with caution this lunchtime due to an oil spill in the area. Gardai have confirmed that there is an oil spill on the hard shoulder on the N17 at Knock, while motorists…
A protest will take place outside a National School in Ballina tomorrow afternoon. Since staff and pupils moved in to their new school at Culleens NS on the Killala Rd many children can no longer walk to school as there is no longer a footpath on the school…
Motorists using the Straide to Ballyvary road are being urged to be cautious following an accident on the route. There are reports of long delays in the area. Gardai say a stop/go system is currently in place and the road should be fully reopened within the…
There are long delays facing patients presenting at emergency departments of hospitals right across the region. 65 patients are waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Galway, the second most overcrowded in the country again today. 25 patients are waiting…
The expected approval of County Sligo to be included in the Defective Blocks Remedial Scheme by the Minister for Housing in the Dáil today has been welcomed by the Sligo Pyrite Action Group who have been campaigning on this issue since 2021. Group P.R.O and…
The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) continues to be extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. ED attendances on Monday were 265 with 240 attending…
Emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision in Ballycroy this morning. The collision occurred on the N59 between Mulranny and Ballycroy shortly after 8am. One person was taken to Mayo University Hospital for treatment for minor injuries.
A Mayo councillor has called on the Minister for Education to address the ongoing issues with school bus transport in the county. Aontú cllr Paul Lawless raised a motion at Monday’s monthly council meeting to invite Minister Norma Foley to a special meeting…
SIPTU members are protesting over the HSE’s 'Pay and Numbers Strategy' in Cavan, Sligo and Tuam today. It's the latest in two weeks of lunch-time protests by health unions around the country. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Damian Ginley, says members are concerned…
The Government's been told 'red tape and VAT is killing small business'. Over a thousand protestors converged on the Capital yesterday, warning thousands of jobs are on the line unless VAT's knocked back to 9 percent. Some pub owners claim the only Irish pubs…
Former Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has accused Mary Lou McDonald of abusing Dail privilege. The party leader yesterday made statements about a 'very serious' complaint concerning the Laois/Offaly TD, which had left the person involved 'traumatised and…
Gardai are investigating a serious road traffic collision which occurred in Boyle. The collision happened at around 3.30 p.m. when a vehicle travelling from Green Street in the town through the junction of Main Street and Bridge Street collided with a…
The Health and Safety Authority is urging employers to look out for workers when it comes to work-related violence. It comes as the HSA reports an increase of aggressive incidents towards workers in healthcare, retail, hospitality and public services…
Hundreds of hospitality, tourism, retail, childcare and other small business owners and workers are protesting in Dublin this afternoon. Boos were heard when protesters marched by the Department of Finance, they are now gathered outside Leinster House. They…
Staff of Western Care and the Irish Wheelchair Association took part in a protest yesterday afternoon at the Mall in Castlebar. Workers in both organisations are fighting for pay parity with their colleagues in the HSE. A motion was put before yesterday’s…
The Holy Trinity National School in Westport is being faced with another hurdle in the construction of a new school building. Stage 1 planning was granted last January for the Church of Ireland School to build a four classroom unit, but plans have since…
There are long delays facing patients presenting at hospital emergency departments right across the region this lunchtime. 60 patients are waiting for admission at University Hospital Galway, the second highest figure nationally today. 23 patients are waiting…
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the N17. The collision took place in Tubbercurry between the Fire Station and Kilcoyne Park, shortly before 10:00am. It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the…
The Environmental Protection Agency has opened a number of investigations into the illegal extraction of peat from bogs across the country. Drone footage and aerial maps have been sent from the EPA to local authority planning offices concerning 38 sites of…
Louisburgh councillor Chris Maxwell has defended his actions at the council chamber yesterday in protest over the introduction of ‘turf police’ in rural Ireland. Independent Ireland cllr Maxwell, along with independents Harry Barrett and Patsy O’Brien,…
The funeral continues today for the man who was killed in being struck by a vehicle near to Manulla earlier this month. 45 year old Nikolaj Litvinov, of McHale Road, Castlebar, was pronounced dead at the scene on the night of October 1. His remains will be…
Jim Callery is celebrating his 90th birthday today by finishing a 165km walk along the National Famine Way. The Roscommon man will complete the final stretch through Dublin this morning, arriving at Custom House Quay for a reception at the 'EPIC' emigration…
Hospitality workers are marching on the Dáil today to demand their 'broken' industry gets better support. Publicans, hoteliers and restaurant owners says hundreds of businesses are closing because of financial pressure caused by the higher VAT rate, an…
Sligo Deputy Frank Feighan has confirmed the allocation of funding for an extension to Colaiste Iascaigh. The West Sligo school will add three mainstream classrooms and one Special Education Tuition Room to its current facilities. Fine Gael TD Feighan…
The prospect of the former Imperial Hotel in Castlebar being restored as a hotel has received a significant boost today. Local Fine Gael cllr Cyril Burke has received confirmation from Mayo County Council management that negotiations are at an advanced stage…
Over the last three months in Ireland, the number of road deaths has taken a dramatic fall. The figure to date shows that 139 people have died on Irish roads in 2024, which is down 4% compared to the 145 this time last year. Despite this, the figures locally…
The Kiosk café in Killala has announced that it will close its doors this Saturday. The announcement was made in recent days on Facebook. It’s the latest in a long list of businesses in the hospitality sector to announce its closure in Mayo. Businesses across…
A popular café in Westport has become the latest local business in the hospitality sector to announce its closure. Chilli’s café on Bridge Street will close down after over a decade in business. It’s the second business to close in Westport in recent weeks,…
A local TD has welcomed correspondence from An Post that the sale of Post office buildings in areas across the region will not impact on the services they provide. Deputy Sean Canney says post office buildings in Tuam, Loughrea, Athenry, Boyle and Westport…
The Health Minister has announced details of the 4 million euro allocation for further implementation of the National Trauma Strategy announced in the budget. The funding will cost 8 million euro in total up to 2026, and will assist 90 new staff at two major…
Balloting will begin today for strike action by The Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation. Large gaps in the nursing and midwifery workforce which the INMO says is impacting the ability of members to provide safe care is behind the move. The union says many…
There's a demand on the next Government to scrap third-level fees. The USI's student manifesto being launched today also wants urgent action on the student accommodation crisis. It also wants the next government to bring in free public transport for all…
Irish Rail is reverting to its old morning timetable today. From this morning, all routes to and from Connolly station in Dublin will return to the pre-August 26th service patterns. It follows complaints regarding the revamped timetable, which led to delays…
32 people have been injured in dog attacks in county Mayo last year, according to new figures from the Department of Rural and Community Development. It's the fourth highest figure nationally, according to the Sunday Independent. Dublin city reported the…
The number of company startups across the country has risen by 7 per cent year-on year. Wexford, Roscommon, Westmeath, Wicklow, Dublin and Galway saw the highest increase in the last 3 months. CRIFVisionNet data shows 15 counties saw startup growth but…
The Health Minister has announced details of the 4 million euro allocation for further implementation of the National Trauma Strategy announced in the budget. The funding will cost 8 million euro in total up to 2026, and will assist 90 new staff at two major…
Head of the Public Accounts Committee Brian Stanley has resigned from Sinn Féin. The Laois-Offaly TD told 'Laois Today' he was unfairly treated by the party in an internal inquiry.After 40 years of service, Brian Stanley is parting ways with Sinn Féin on…
A UN peacekeeper hit by gunfire in southern Lebanon is today in a stable condition in hospital. He was the fifth peacekeeper to be shot in the last few days. The Defence Forces have confirmed all Irish peacekeepers are accounted for and well.
Mayo Minister Dara Calleary has made the call to insurance companies to reduce costs for their customers. This comes following the Annual Report from the Injuries Resolution Board for 2023. The report shows that €75 million was saved in personal injury claims…
More than 60% of hospital consultants say they have a lack of access to necessary resources. Three quarters believe their working environment rarely reflects a culture of mutual support, and a similar number say they're often in 'fire-fighting' mode. The…
The Wild Atlantic Words Literacy Festival is continuing in Castlebar today. Experienced and well renowned GAA journalist Edwin McGreal will launch his book this evening, entitled ‘Our Finest Hour’. This book will reflect on the glory days of Mayo GAA clubs,…
The town of Swinford will welcome home Cathal Kelly this weekend. On Thursday, Cathal completed a 2,200km mammoth charity walk from Canterbury in the U.K. to the Vatican. The ancient pilgrimage route covers five countries – England, France, Switzerland, Italy…
A Ballina student is one of 37 across the country to receive this year’s Naughton Scholarship. This programme rewards student for their accomplishments, and supports them through their undergraduate studies in science, technology, engineering and maths in…
Paddington Bear has made his way to Westport! The unveiling of a temporary statue of the bear took place at the Fairgreen earlier today which over 50 people gathered to see. This bear is one of a trail of statues being dotted throughout the U.K. and Ireland,…
A history-making Mayo woman will appear on the Late Late Show tonight. Dr. Norah Patten from Ballina will take to the stage to talk about her incredible journey to becoming Ireland’s first astronaut. Dr. Patten is an aeronautical engineer, and her lifelong…