Connacht News

Success for two Mayo students at Texaco Children’s Art Competition

by 26/05/22 4:16pm

Two Mayo students have won top prizes in this year’s 68th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Cian Cummins (15), from Ballinrobe Community School took a Special Merit Award for his work entitled ‘Vibrant Suspicion’, and Adam Munnelly (8) from Ardagh National...

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Free education courses available in Mayo

by 26/05/22 4:06pm

Thousands of free and subsidised higher education places will be available to people in Mayo, as part of the 2022 Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 initiatives. The courses are open to people who are unemployed, or those...

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Mayo artist receives prestigious Countess Markievicz Award

TUS lecturer Margo McNulty has been named a recipient of this year’s Decade of Centenaries Markievicz Award for artists. The...

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Murders of Mayo brothers to be the focus of true crime documentary

The murders of much-loved Castlebar brothers Jack and Thomas Blaine nearly nine years ago, will feature in a documentary to...

Thursday, 26/05/22 - 1:43pm Read More

Mayo charity event raises over €30k for good causes

A Mayo charity event that is set to take place this Saturday has already raised over €30,000 for good causes....

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New millionaire in Ireland as last night’s lotto draw is won

The search is on for Ireland’s newest millionaire. There was one winner of last night’s Lotto jackpot worth €3.6 million....

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Man prepares for World Record attempt on the Reek

A Leitrim man is preparing to perform the impossible on Croagh Patrick next month. Ricki Wynne plans to run up...

Thursday, 26/05/22 - 10:42am Read More

Nearly €5 million of funding allocated for Mayo healthcare projects

Almost €5 million in funding for Mayo University Hospital (MUH) and other healthcare facilities in Mayo has been announced. Speaking...

Thursday, 26/05/22 - 10:08am Read More

Emergency services attend multi-car crash in the west

Emergency services are attending the scene of a multi-car collision on the M6. According to Galway Bay FM, the incident...

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Mayo woman shares story of her “baby” brother’s death in Lebanon

A Ballyhaunis woman spoke with the Irish Examiner about her brother’s death in Lebanon nearly 23 years ago. Ann Lenehan’s...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 4:30pm Read More

Staff from Ballina business raise significant funds for Climb With Charlie

A group of staff from Archers climbed Nephin, as part of the ‘Climb with Charlie’ fundraiser. “There was a lot...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 3:56pm Read More

Star of Mayo tradfest shares selfie with new United boss

One of the stars of the Mayo Manchester Tradfest has welcomed new Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. Alan hosted...

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Toy Show star “in great spirits” as she leaves ICU after major operation

Late Late Toy Show star Saoírse Ruane has moved to a ward in Crumlin from ICU while she recovers from...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 12:19pm Read More

Less than 10 GPs offering abortions in Mayo and Roscommon

On the fourth anniversary of Repeal the 8th, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has called on the Government to address...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 12:06pm Read More

Former Man Utd player wishes Ballina students well in historic F1 bid

A former Manchester United player has wished a group of students from a Ballina secondary school well in their bid...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 10:10am Read More

The Saw Doctors announce a second West of Ireland gig

Following their live show in Claremorris Town Hall selling out in minutes, The Saw Doctors have announced a second gig...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 9:51am Read More

Mayo’s rental crisis spiralling out of control

The rental crisis in Mayo continues to deepen with just 16 available properties in the county today (Wednesday) and no...

Wednesday, 25/05/22 - 9:46am Read More

Planned hospital strike action suspended

Tomorrow’s industrial action by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association (MLSA) has been suspended following an invitation to all negotiating parties...

Tuesday, 24/05/22 - 5:32pm Read More

Well-known fitness guru to run entire width of Mayo in one day

A well-known personal trainer and GAA coach is bidding to become the first person to run the full width of...

Tuesday, 24/05/22 - 5:09pm Read More

Search is on for Miss Mayo 2022

Diamonds are forever for the Miss Ireland organisation as this year marks the 75th Jubilee of the competition. The event...

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