Connacht News

Second arrest made in connection to organised crime in Sligo

by 19/01/22 9:47am

Gardaí in Sligo have arrested a second man in connection with their investigation into Organised Crime. This man, who is in his mid 20s, was arrested in Co Galway yesterday. He is currently detained at Sligo Garda Station under the...

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Mayo Fire Service issue warning about tumble dryers

by 19/01/22 9:25am

Mayo Fire Service have issued an important warning about tumble dryers that people will need to bear in mind over the coming wet months. In a statement released this morning, they reveal that they have been called to a number...

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Elderly man hospitalised after gang breaks into home

Gardaí are appealing for information on an aggravated burglary in Co Sligo in which a man was assaulted. At around...

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National Lottery reveals Castlebar store that sold Ireland’s largest ever Lotto prize

The National Lottery is delighted to reveal that the record breaking Lotto jackpot win of €19.06 million on Saturday, January...

Wednesday, 19/01/22 - 8:27am Read More

Outdoor water-based activities facility planned for Enniscrone

Plans are being advanced by Sligo Co Council for the construction of an outdoor water-based activities facility centre at Enniscrone...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 5:17pm Read More

The 2nd annual Colm Horkan Memorial Run set for next month

The second annual Colm Horkan Memorial Run is set to take place Saturday, February 12, in his native Charlestown. Following...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 3:09pm Read More

Bid to have local councils made stakeholders in rail review

Mayo Co Council and the local authorities of six neighbouring counties are being urged to have themselves declared as stakeholders...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 2:31pm Read More

Mayo has second highest amount of vacant houses in the country

Co. Mayo has the second highest amount of vacant houses in the country, according to a report published today. The...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 1:36pm Read More

Mayo farmers invited to share their views about the future of farming

Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, is encouraging Mayo farmers to complete its Farm Survey and have...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 1:12pm Read More

UFC star’s dad shares Ballina visit on social media

Ballina locals had an unexpected encounter yesterday, Monday, January 17 when the father of renowned Irish UFC star Conor McGregor...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 11:58am Read More

Cllr criticises colleagues for draft plan delay

A member of Mayo Co Council has expressed his dissatisfaction with colleagues over their failure to discuss the draft Mayo...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 11:28am Read More

Town centre hostel plan unveiled for Ballina

A developer has signalled intentions to establish a hostel in the centre of Ballina. A planning noticed published in today’s...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 11:07am Read More

Jobs boost for the West

Cybersecurity company, Advantio plans to create 40 jobs over the next three years with the establishment of its new headquarters...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 9:56am Read More

Gardaí investigate Mayo break-ins

Garda investigation is underway after homes in North Mayo were targeted by burglars. A sum of cash was taken from...

Tuesday, 18/01/22 - 9:39am Read More

Sligo man charged in connection with organised crime investigation

Gardaí arrested a man in his mid-30s at Dublin Airport on Tuesday January 11 in connection with an investigation into...

Monday, 17/01/22 - 6:26pm Read More

Mayo woman’s 1916 service medal up for auction

A medal bestowed on a Mayo born woman for her role in the 1916 Rising is to be offered for...

Monday, 17/01/22 - 4:31pm Read More

Gardaí investigating damage done to golf club

Gardaí are investigating an incident of ‘criminal damage’ at County Sligo Golf Club at the weekend. A car drove on...

Monday, 17/01/22 - 4:25pm Read More

LEO created over 170 jobs in Mayo last year

172 new jobs were created in over 200 small businesses in Co. Mayo due to the Local Enterprise Office last...

Monday, 17/01/22 - 2:14pm Read More

Whiskey off the rocks: How a sunken wreck became one man’s buried treasure

There are high seas and high spirits out on Clew Bay as a local man develops a business he believes...

Monday, 17/01/22 - 10:17am Read More

Mayo town where €19 million lotto was won is revealed

National Lottery has confirmed that the winning €19.06 million Lotto jackpot ticket from Saturday night’s draw was sold in Castlebar....

Monday, 17/01/22 - 8:51am Read More