The accident occurred at the junction for the Corrib Oil service station in Swinford. See privacy policy.FacebookWe use Facebook to provide a like button widget for our social page. First name. The Roscommon based councillor has been speaking with Minister for Transport Jack Chambers to plan, New social housing has been announced for Charlestown and Kilkelly. Dublin Airport had to shut down operations for about 30 minutes last night after a confirmed sighting. Despite the result, Mayo are still through to the final of the competition following results against Sligo and Derry. 85 of the layoffs will be in sales, 80 will go in technology and engineering, and 75 will impact support functions. Both John and another man, Refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras is today calling on politicians, commentators and others with influence to avoid the use of language that sends negative messages about asylum seekers and refugees. The Irish Times reports decisions around what form it would take, who would chair it, and if sessions would be held in public have yet to be made., 400 thousand people who paid rent in 2022 can avail of the 500 euro tax credit, but just 154 thousand renters have done so to date, according to the Irish Examiner. A house in Loughrea caught fire last night, after an item was thrown through the front window. John James Murphy, Derryhinney, Graffey Road, Macken, Enniskillen, Co, Fermanagh died 2nd March 2023 R.I.P. Locally, excitement is starting to build in County Mayo, and particularly in Ballina a town that is celebrating 300 years in existence, More funding and the development of undergraduate General Practice placements are needed to address the ongoing GP workforce crisis. The long-closed public houses are to be converted as part of a scheme aimed at boosting housing and reducing the number of vacant properties, according to the Irish Times. 1948 - 2023. That's the condemnation from the Rural Independent Group of TDs which calls for an EPA report suggesting it to be incinerated. Dr Eamonn Ansboro operates out of the Kingsland Observatory near Boyle in Co Roscommon. (Lunn) Reunited with Husband Dennis on Monday 20th February 2023 aged 95 years. A new report from Society of Chartered Surveyors shows the rate fell from 7.5 per cent in the first half of 2022 to four per cent in December. She is one of four Irish women on the new stamps from An Post. Delaneys Mace Service station was broken into in the early hours of this morning and a quantity of cash and cigarettes were taken. Local Fianna Fail councillor Michael Loftus asked for, Christopher Stokes was a shy young man with many friends who will be sadly missed. The company's pumping 5 million euro into expanding its life sciences and engineering research and, Garda are understood to be investigating an unacceptable double incident that occurred in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar last month. 5 Sliabh Cairn, Kiltimagh and formerly of Surgeview, Blacksod and Seaside, Belmullet, Mary Jo Ball ne O'Toole, Ballyhip, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo and formerly of Thornhill, Murrisk, Westport, Co. Mayo, Evelyn Mary Moran (ne Hande), Renmore, Galway and formerly of Cardiff and Fisherhill, Parke, Co. Mayo, Ann Heffernan (nee Geraghty), New Southgate, London and formerly of Tarmon, Blacksod, Belmullet, Co. Mayo. RTE is reporting that the 150mm turtle was found beached on the Belmullet Peninsula in Co Mayo by a local man ten days, One person was taken to hospital this afternoon following a two vehicle road traffic incident on the N5 near Swinford. 3 years ago, Emer Mayock and Frainc O Clochartiagh launched a campaign to establish such a school in Castlebar to give those students, There were strong Mayo connections to more than one of the Award winning films last night at the BAFTAS. A further 12m has been allocated for the, A 19 year old who tragically lost his life at Menlo Pier in Galway 'always had a smile on his face', mourners at his funeral have heard. Lavelle scored a hat-trick in the Elverys Sports Super League opener against Straide, It wasn't to be for the Mayo Camogie team today in their Very Camogie League Division 3A Group 1 opener today. "The Banshees of Inisherin", extensively filmed on Achill Island, won Best British Film and saw stars Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan winning Best, Paul and Mary Grealish and the staff of The Kings Head in Galway are hosting an International Women's Day Lunch this March. It follows a decade-long campaign from islanders to return the, The national executive of the Social Democrats is expected to meet tonight to discuss the leadership election process. While attempted murders were down 31 per cent in the same period. Free download the new Midwest Radio App free available for Android devices. Research by Switcher.ie has revealed, on average, it costs 16 euro 63 cents to charge an EV here. The, A Local TD has raised his concerns over the differences in pay grades for adult education tutors. Mid-West Radio Death Notices . Publish a Family Notice. Death Notices; Live Web Cam; Cathedral Mass Times; Tuam Parish Newsletter; Confession Times; Tuam Parish Team; Marriage Information; Baptism Dates; Cluster Mass Times; Tuam Parish Groups; Todays Mass readings; Sundays Mass readings; . The three, The electricity bill for Leinster House has more than tripled in the space of a year. See privacy policy. 5 Sliabh Cairn, Kiltimagh & formerly of Surgeview, Blacksod and, Ballinacorriga, Castlebar - peacefully in the, Ballyhip, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo and formerly of Thornhill,, Renmore, Galway and formerly of Cardiff and, New Southgate, London and formerly of Tarmon, Blacksod,, Hanwell, London, on February 19TH 2023 - peacefully in the care of the, New Basford, Nottingham and formerly of Belderrig, Co., Harrow, Middlesex, London and formerly of Derrinabruck,, Clooney, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co Mayo - suddenly and unexpectedly at, Swansea, Wales & late of Shanvolahan, Bellacorick, Ballina, Co., Arena Gardens, Warrington, England and formerly of Cashel, Achill . Two people were injured in the single vehicle road collision. At approximately 1:30pm, a silver coloured Volkswagen Passat estate, The independent TD for Roscommon/ Galway Denis Naughten has announced he will not be contesting the next general election. Over the past number of years many of our loyal listeners have approached us asking could we put in place a service in addition to our Death Noticesservice. That's the view of newly appointed director at the arts centre, Paul Cunningham. Google's parent company,, Gross overcrowding, a lack of available staff and an emergency department that didn't give patients privacy or dignity. The major expansion of the Departments Walks Scheme will see the number of outdoor trails, There are potholes on some roads in north Mayo that could have their own eircode they are so big, according to Keenagh native Brendan Lavelle. He is survived by, Energy providers have a moral obligation to pass on the fall in wholesale electricity prices to hard pressed consumers. The total number, US President Joe Biden could visit Ireland as soon as next month. The total cost of the project is 241m. The company says, Midwest Radio | Clare St, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland Tel: 0818 300055 / 00 353 94 96 30169 | Email: studio@midwestradio.ie, Ballina Councillor welcomes the prospect of President Biden's visit, University of Galway Professor says lack of GPs is causing significant risk to health sector, Sligo Leitrim TD welcomes proposals for stricter penalties on assaults against Garda, Free electrical recycling in Ballyhaunis today, Drone activity could threaten visit of President Joe Biden to Ireland, Castlebar teacher tells High Court parent labelled him "a hero", Mayo native to feature on new stamp from An Post, Pilots' union warn the drone problem is an accident waiting to happen at Irish airports, As new N5 dual carriageway is about to open to the public, the centre of all roundabouts will be grass rather than brick, according to local councillor, Finance Minister says the possibility of another energy credit has not been ruled out, Ireland listed as one of the most expensive countries to charge an EV, Fundraiser launched for Mayo man involved in motorcycle accident in Thailand, An initiative to promote the use of the Irish language among young people is being given a cash boost of half a million euro, Roscommon Deputy says Childrens services throughout the country are in crisis, Airlines call for urgent action over Airport drones, Over one third of children's disability services posts remain unfilled, US President Joe Biden expected to visit Mayo next month, Investigations ongoing following road collision near Frenchpark, Kavanaghs SuperValu, Claremorris Wins Best Small SuperValu Store in Ireland Award, Trial of Galway farmer accused of murdering his aunt has heard her death would have been "instantaneous", Mayo Deputy says with the withdrawal of many major banks in Ireland, new legislation will see Credit Unions develop further as community banks, Following calls from the farming community, Agriculture Minister announces all applicants to the ACRES scheme will receive payments this year, N5 at Frenchpark closed to traffic following a road traffic collision, ED at Mayo Univeristy Hospital under significant pressure today, AIB before Oireachtas Finance Committee today over 90 percent write down of debt to some customers, 2022 Mayo Cathaoirleach Award winners to be announced this evening, Record high electricity bill for Navan man, High value tech jobs on offer at Bank of Ireland, Fire caused 200 patients to be evacuated from Wexford General Hospital, Domestic abuse victims are being failed by government, according to the Labour party, Government considering imposing a levey on "above normal profits" on state owned energy firms, EU legislation needed to allow traceability of social media accounts, according to Sligo councillor, Paypal set to cut over 60 jobs in Ireland, Number of people unable to heat their homes last year has doubled from 2021, Concerns raised about anti-social behaviour and drinking along a busy Castlebar walkway, Positive development for Tuam with the completion of the new 50 bed community hospital to become a reality later this week, UHG and SUH among the most overcrowded hospitals for the month of February, Its emerged that a patient was left waiting on a trolley at Mayo University Hospital for five days, Over 173,000 motorists have their speed checked as part of National Slow Down Day, ALONE calling on Government to develop national strategy to combat isolation, Almost 22,000 people over age of 75 waited over 24 hours in an ED last year, Taoiseach calls on energy companies to pass on cheaper wholesale prices, Mayo Sinn Fin TD says DUP must act accordingly for the next step of the EU Brexit deal, TII expected to attend meeting tomorrow in Islandeady regarding new dual carriageway on the N5, Motorist caught travelling over twice the speed limit in Galway today, Wilson's Hospital School asked to update High Court on order against former Castlebar teacher, Sligo Leitrim TD praises more judicial appointments across the region, Garda urge public to participate in National Slow Down Day today, 14,000 people in Mayo without broadband again this morning, Inquiry into Covid-19 handling by the state to be set up later this year, More than half of those eligible for the renter's credit have yet to claim it, Leaving Cert reform for fifth year students to sit English and Irish Paper One has been delayed, 16 pubs across the region are set to be turned into housing, Former Mayo footballer does a stint in the Gaeltacht, British PM signs deal with EU over post-Brexit arrangements for NI, Galway among Penneys stores to offer free sewing classes, Mayo IFA Rural Development chairman insists ACRES payments for farmers need to be delivered on, Communities leading church services on Mayo Islands for decades, Road re-opens in Castlebar - following collision involving a cyclist last night, All invited to a community event on Sunday afternoon next in Straide, Northern Lights may be visible over Ireland again tonight, Justice Minister to bring new proposals before Government which would see increased penalties for those who assault emergency workers, The Sligo Engineering Fair takes place this Sunday at ATU Sligo campus, All invited to attend talk by historian Dr Michael O'Connor in Claremorris on Wednesday evening, Number of priests in the Diocese of Achonry will be halved in a decade, Lecture this Saturday on Sligo/Tuam chair at the Museum of Country Life, Turlough, Castlebar native joins Mayo law firm P.OConnor & Son Solicitors, Energy and overheads still dominant issues for Irish businesses, Over 42 thousand patients are waiting for appointments for eye care, Former Taoiseach said to be recovering well following cancer diagnosis, Over 50 vacant public houses to be converted into housing, Almost 300 children went missing from state care last year, Galway Senator to launch legal action against the Government for constitutional flights by the RAF, Cyclist seriously injured in collision in Castlebar overnight, Roscommon/ Galway Deputy says Ballaghadereen Library should reopen this summer, Sligo Leitrim TD says 'tone deaf' Government need to sort low disposable income rates in the West, Garda investigating arson attack on Galway house, Garda investigating RTC in Foxford last night, Professor says NPHET should have asked experts for pandemic advice, Sligo councillor welcomes the appointment of consultants to the Charlestown to Sligo greenway, Rate of inflation set to fall quicker than expected, New Irish language investment plan to be unveiled today, Health Minister acknowledges the pressure that some hospitals are sustaining, Protest due to take place outside MUH today has been cancelled, Event held in Ballina last night to mark one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Progress made on new 30m Deep Water Quay Development at Ros an Mhil, Galway, Prince Albert to visit Mayo next month where a specially commissioned sculpture of his mother will be unveiled, Ten Mayo groups receive Energy Support Funding, Castlebar International Walking Festival has a new Director, Green light for new apartments in Castlebar town, As Ballina celebrates 300 years, the Mayor insists the streets of the town will be clean, Minister in Castlerea today announces 2.4 million fund to develop 70 new walking trails across the country, Eircodes could be assigned to some potholes in parts of North Mayo, according to local road campaigner, "Nightfever" hits Westport tomorrow night at the start of the Parish Mission, Mayo TD concerned over pay grade gap for adult education tutors, Figures show HSE spent over half a billion euro on agency staff in 2022, Commercial construction sees inflation rate almost half in a year, Government to appoint new judges to deal with Covid backlog, Social Democrats leadership nominations opening this morning, Survival of loggerhead turtle which washed up on the Mayo coastline is being described as an absolute miracle, One person taken to Hospital following road traffic incident near Swinford, Western Development Commission launches new Report on travel trends in 4 towns in County Mayo, Claremorris based CBE secures top spot at the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance Awards, New poll suggests Fine Gael is winning over more younger voters than Fianna Fail, Gardai at the scene of a collision on the N5 outside Swinford, Headford councillor warns public to be on the alert, as bogus tradesmen reported knocking at doors yesterday across north Galway, A Mayo woman living in Australia has died while hiking in western Australia, Protest planned tomorrow outside Coillte HQ in Wicklow, Independent film shot extensively on Achill Island set for Irish premiere next week, Roscommon based astronomer claims to have seen around 40 UFO's in the past 22 years, Former Castlebar councillor organising protest outside MUH this Saturday, Anger over the state of roads serving Castlebar Rugby Club after being used in the construction of the new N5 Dual carriageway, Skulls stolen from Galway Island 2 centuries ago are set to be returned, Meeting to be held tonight to discuss leadership election process with Social Democrats, HIQA say they received 60 concerns over Tusla's handling of complaints of child abuse in care homes, Attempted murder investigation underway following the shooting of an off duty police officer in Omagh, ESB has been restored to over 700 homes in Ballyhaunis following an outage earlier today, HIQA inspections last year found gross overcrowding and a lack of available staff in some of the countries hospitals, GUH to hold annual Interfaith Memorial Service next week, Trolley service to begin a phased return to services from April, Open morning on Wednesday next (Mar 1st) at ATU Mountbellew, N60 to close to traffic overnight to allow for the removal of a lorry, Galway Minister admits to using cannabis in her 20s, Mayo hotelier welcomes extension of 9% VAT rate, Multi - award winning cinematographer home in Foxford ahead of the Oscars, Islandeady community insist a stone wall on the entrance to the village, removed during the construction of the new N5 dual carriageway, now needs to be restored, Johnston Court shopping centre is to become The Canopy as part of 1 million rebrand and makeover in Sligo, Castlerea Councillor calls on TII and Roscommon County Council to invest in safety measures on the Ballinlough road, New Social Housing approved for Charlestown and Kilkelly, Mayo native wins hit TG4 Series Glr Tre, Mayo University Hospital thanks Dermot Flanagan and friends for raising 55,000, Ambulance wait times of over four hours for life-threatening emergency calls, Councillors attending Leinster house today to show solidarity with those affected by mica and pyrite, Spike in hospital trolley numbers nationally today, Medical Council inquiry finds Doctor guilty of professional misconduct following the death of Mayo native in Co Kilkenny hospital, Speculation intensifies that the US President will visit Ireland and Mayo in 2023, Gardai issue a fresh appeal for information into a fatal collision in Galway over the weekend, Significant pressure today on the ED at Galway University Hospital, Garda investigation underway following break-in overnight to Charlestown service station, "Rising costs" cited as reason for the closing of a Boyle restaurant, Ferry firm servicing Inishturk for last decade challenges contract going to rival, County councillors in Leinster House today to discuss pyrite compensation scheme with Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Bonniconlon councillor calls on Irish Water to provide a timeline for update of defective pipes between Bonniconlon and Ballina, Young man who lost his life following an RTC in Ballindine last week has been named locally, 9% hospitality VAT rate and welfare lump sum payments among the measures in Cost of Living package before Government today, Tribute paid at yesterday's meeting of the Mayo Coroners Court to the late P.Desmond O'Connor, who died earlier this month, High Court action settled over death of baby three days after his birth at Mayo University Hospital, Tomorrow's expected cost of living measures 'will be significant', Medical council inquiry has begun into allegations of professional misconduct in Co Kilkenny hospital, Public meeting taking place this week to establish an All-Irish Secondary School in Castlebar, Strong Mayo connections to more than one Award winning film last night at the BAFTAS, Galway restaurant to host International Women's Day Lunch, Pinergy announce its first price drop in 3 years, Achill councillor outlined to Minister Chambers the need for additional funding this year for local and regional roads in Mayo, BAFTA honours for The Banshees of Inisherin last night, 27 community and voluntary groups in Mayo to receive a share of 2 million for energy costs, Community of Straide mourn the sudden death of a young native in New York, Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision yesterday in county Galway, Shortages reported in common medical devices used for nasal sprays, inhalers and eye drops, First price fall in the Irish energy market announced by Pinergy, The death has occurred of a teenager injured in road collision on the Ballindine to Irishtown road last week, Man dies in traffic collision on the Headford Road, County Galway, Mayo TD says more rail services needed between Mayo and Dublin, Funding for Kilkelly bus stop as part of Mayo roads network allocation, Cabinet to meet on Tuesday to announce whether or not they will raise hospitality VAT rate, Sinn Fein remains the most popular party in the Country, Councillor makes urgent appeal for additional lighting and a public footpath to Crossmolina Funeral Home, Calls for publication of railway line review so new projects can get underway, Solidarity marches across the country today, Calls for changes to structure and culture in hospitals and medical training, Passengers complain as some taxis refuse card payment, Reduced excise duty expected to be removed at the pumps, No injuries reported in yesterday evening's crash in Foxford, Gardai at the scene of a collision between Straide and Foxford, Minister Jack Chambers concluding his visit to Mayo around now, INMO sanction a campaign of industrial action over staffing issues, Minister aims to keep pressure on officials and the Government for future Mayo projects, Gardai say the amount of cars stolen last year has increased, Proposal for almost 70 new or enhanced bus routes to greater connect towns nationwide, 9% VAT rate for Hospitality looks set to be dropped in the next cost-of-living support package, Stormont leaders currently in talks with British Prime Minister regarding the NI protocol, Vaccinations available for 6 month to 4 year olds as of next week, Minister Jack Chambers has a number of engagements in Mayo today, Two stewards assaulted at Mayo Galway National Football League game, Statistics from An Garda Sochna show an increase in Car Theft / Unauthorised Taking of a Vehicle offences, Enoch Burke will have to wait to find out if his appeal against Court Orders has been successful, Over 65 million announced this evening for Mayo Roads projects as well as 2.3 million for Greenways in the County, Tributes paid at the funeral mass of young man who lost in life in Galway at the weekend, Climate Action Plan to see 1 in 3 private cars being electric by 2030, Former councillor claims lives are being lost due to inadequate medical cover at weekends and out of hours in Mayo, Councillor condemns government's local and regional roads allocation for Mayo in 2023, Greens want universal supports delayed until later in the year, Work set to get underway on Sensory Garden in a Ballina Park this year, Director of Spa and Wellness at Ashford says they're delighted to receive International accreditation from Forbes, A 40 year old man was fatally injured in a road collision at Ballygowan Bridge on the N60 overnight, Today has been set down for the full hearing of Enoch Burke's legal challenge against a number of court orders, imposed on him by the High Court last year, Changes to Killala traffic come into effect today, Plans underway to accommodate 50 Ukrainian refugees in Ballycastle, Galway crash victim Christopher Stokes to be laid to rest today, Single vehicle fatality on the N60 Ballyhaunis to Claremorris road overnight, Mayo Spa has become only one in Ireland to receive a Five-Star ranking from Forbes, Ireland West Airport hoping to remove ban on liquids in carry-on luggage later this year, IFA Meeting in Bangor Erris tonight will focus on a range of issues, VAT Rate for the hospitality sector continues to cause tension, Trial of Galway farmer accused of murdering his aunt is underway, New Arts Director in Ballina outlines a busy and ambitious programme of events for 2023, Hopes that Sligo houses affected by Pyrite will gain inclusion to the Redress scheme later this year, Gardai appealing for witnesses following serious road traffic collision in South Mayo. Extra Garda are out monitoring speed over the next 24 hours, as part of National Slow Down Day. *New today* Published on the Irish Times . The HSE aims to respond to life-threatening heart and respiratory calls within, The government has signed off on a 1.3 billion euro cost of living package. The lifeboat, under the command of Francie Gibbons with a full crew, made their way to 2.5miles north west of Ballyglass lighthouse at around half 11 to, A new 6.3 million euro Roscommon Palliative Care Unit opened this morning. It's estimated by 2025, Proposals are now to go before cabinet calling for stricter penalties against those who assault a member of an Garda Sochna or any member of emergency personnel. Susie Birney from the Irish Coalition for People Living, The President's welcoming the significant increase in Irish music which will be played by radio stations for Irish Music Month. The Irish Daily Mirror reports high level talks are underway between US and Irish officials to facilitate the visit - which would coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday, Garda attended the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred yesterday evening at approximately 7:00pm near Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. The Irish Times is reporting that, Two out of the 30 elected councillors on Mayo County Council are travelling to Leinster House today to discuss the Defective Block Compensation Scheme for households with pyrite or mica. Irish Rural Link to host an enterprise consultation event next week. Months Mind Mass in St. Therese's Church, Williamstown on Sunday 30th October at 10.30am Much loved and sadly missed every day by your loving family. Yesterday Electric Ireland announced price cuts for business customers but not, Rishi Sunak has signed a breakthrough deal with the European Union over post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. The new facility will focus on developing capability in cutting-edge, Ballyglass RNLI responded to an incident on a fishing vessel overnight with an injured fisherman on board. During Covid restrictions, Straide completed both its Community Futures Renewal Straide Action Planand aStraide Biodiversity Planand on Sunday it will, There is a chance to see the Northern Lights over Ireland again tonight. Under the scheme, companies will receive 12 hundred euro for the first five lorries, 700 euro for, 93% of young people say their partner has threatened to post explicit or intimate videos online when they fight. Contact. Justice Minister Simon Harris is set to bring the new proposals before the government shortly. Amnesty International says it's a 'disgrace' that aslylum seekers' only options are homeless services or sleeping rough. According to freedom of information figures, 21 were over five hours. The Fine Gael National Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (NAFRD) forum will hold a regional conference on Thursday week,, Cabinet is set to approve a new 18 million euro scheme for hauliers, which will see them receive a direct cash-payment per lorry to help with the cost of fuel. At approximately 12:50am, Garda were alerted to a single car road traffic collision that occurred on the Ballindine to Irishtown Road, Irish Rural Link is hosting an enterprise consultation event next week in Galway. It's understood Rishi Sunak is briefing politicians on a deal that's been struck with the EU - before details are announced publicly. 35 jobs are to go in Dublin, along with 27 in Dundalk. In order to provide you with the best online experience this website uses cookies. They will be removed once the browser session has ended.Third party cookiesGoogle AnalyticsWe user Google Analytics to collect and store visitor statistics. Hendon, London and formerly of Fr. The, The Government is to appoint 24 new judges in the coming weeks. Four towns from, CBE, a leading innovator in retail& hospitality technology, based in Claremorris, has secured the top spot at the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance Awards (IFSAs) for its CBE PixelPoint POS/QSR solution. William Barrett and Sons Bunbury. It's expected an announcement will be made after next Tuesday's Cabinet meeting to help families cope with rising prices. Locally, excitement is starting to build in County Mayo, and particularly in Ballina a town that is celebrating 300 years in existence, More funding and the development of undergraduate General Practice placements are needed to address the ongoing GP workforce crisis.