Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Olivia Loughrey, who was reported missing from her home in Teesan, Co. Sligo, on Monday afternoon, 17th February 2025. Olivia is described as being approximately 5 foot 7…

The death has taken place of former Mayo County Councillor Margaret Adams. Margaret Adams was a member of Fianna Fail and along with serving as a councilor for the party in Mayo she was also a member of Westport Town Council. Margaret held the position of…

Minister of State Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement from the Department of Education that St Peter’s National School, in Snugboro, Castlebar has been granted initial project approval to proceed to tender for a school extension. Awarded under the…

The death has taken place of former Mayo County Councillor Margaret Adams. Margaret Adams was a member of Fianna Fail and along with serving as a councilor for the party in Mayo she was also a member of Westport Town Council. Margaret held the position of…

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Moycullen, Co. Galway, this afternoon. Shortly after midday, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a truck and a cyclist at Clydagh on the…

Ronan Keating has called the justice system “broken” after the driver who caused the death of his brother avoided jail. Ciaran who lived in Westport died in July 2023 while travelling to his son’s football match in Sligo. Dean Harte received a 17-month…

A Sligo based Minister has welcomed word from the housing minister on staged payments for the Croi Conaithe Vacant Homes Grant. Currently, if a person wishes to avail of the grant they can only do so once the work has been completed. However Minister Marian…

A Castlebar based councillor has called for an increase in the number of respite beds currently in place in the county town. Independent councillor Harry Barrett says there was 4 respite beds in Castlebar before Covid, but now there is only 1. He has called…

A Mayo shop has sold a winning lotto ticket worth over €100,000. Casey's Londis on Main street in Balla sold the lucky Quick Pick ticket yesterday, where a player matched 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop €108,809. The winning numbers from last night’s draw…

Mayo householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2025. The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Mayo…

Significant disruption Mayo/Galway rail services - delays are to be expected on these routes. Bus transfers from Tullamore to Portarlington with connecting rail services being arranged. Track maintenance machines stopped on the line. Replacement bus transfers…

The Tánaiste says Ireland has an important voice in discussions on global trade and investment. Simon Harris was speaking ahead of his attendance at a G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, today. Ireland is participating at the G20 for…

Garda recruits won't have to undergo such severe fitness tests in the future. Prospective members of the force will no longer have to do sit ups or push ups, and the bleep test requiring recruits to run a certain distance in a set time is being relaxed.The…

The family of a 57-year-old man who was killed in a road accident while travelling with his wife to see their son play a soccer match in July 2023 reacted angrily and with disbelief yesterday when the person responsible for the tragedy escaped a prison…

A local golf club has confirmed the club is not for sale. There had been a post online claiming Swinford Golf club was for sale but in a post on social media they have confirmed that isn't true. They say.... It has come to our attention that a false listing…

Galway United has extended its condolences to the family of Nora Caulfield after her death.Nora is the mother of the club's Senior Men's Manager John Caulfield.In a statement, Galway United says it hopes Nora's loved ones find strength in the support of the…

A Mayo designer has been announced as the winner of Bord Bia Bloom's Cultivating Talent initiative. Bord Bia Bloom have announced their line-up of local and international horticultural talent for the five-day festival. Among the new designers for 2025…

Planning rules on cabins and modular homes in back gardens could be relaxed as part of Government efforts to tackle the housing crisis. The government says it could provide an alternative housing option for younger people who want to stay in their own…

A Mayo pharmacy has received a national accolade at this year's Life Pharmacy awards. The Annual Life Pharmacy Awards, now in their 4th year, acknowledge the outstanding contributions from pharmacy professionals who have gone above and beyond to provide…

580 people are waiting for a bed in hospitals around the country today. The INMO says University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 113, followed by Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Galway with 47 patients on…

The price of petrol and diesel's risen yet again. The latest AA survey of filling stations has found petrol rose by an average of 4 cent in the past month, up to around 1 euro 80 cent a litre. Diesel prices also rose by around 4 cent and now costs an average…

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has warned that the delay to the return of the Air Ambulance to Athlone is concerning. The Air Ambulance was re-located to Baldonnell last November to allow for structural repairs to the Hanger in Athlone.…

Elasan Solutions is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards 2025, under the Construction Product Innovation category. Based in Co. Mayo, Elasan Solutions is a women-owned and run…

Emergency services attended the scene of a fire at a housing estate in Sligo last night. A number of homes were evacuated in the Caltragh area of Sligo at around 8pm. Emergency services including Gardai and multiple fire units attended the scene and a number…

A Sligo councillor has called on the local authority to urgently contact the Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture, and Sport regarding the near-total collapse of mobile communications during recent storms. Cllr Marie Casserly expressed deep…

Cabin style homes in back gardens could soon be exempt from planning rules. The Government is considering allowing the cabins to be rented out or used by relatives. It's hoped this will provide more housing options and allows people to downsize according to…

57 per cent of adults say they're still feeling the economic and social effects of the Covid pandemic. That's according to a survey by IReach which looked at the lasting consequences of the lockdowns from almost 5 years ago. Mental health issues was one of…

A group representing hoteliers says a tourist tax would send the 'wrong message' to international visitors.It comes as the Irish Daily Mail reports a charge for hotel guests is being examined, according to a briefing note prepared for the Tourism…

Ireland West Airport Knock is gearing up for another busy summer season, with close to 900,000 passengers forecast this year. Alicante, Faro and Malaga services will increase on a weekly basis, and there’s a new piece of infrastructure that will be introduced…

The Irish Farmers’ Association has launched its 2025 ‘No Dogs Allowed’ campaign, just in time for what is expected to be a busy lambing season. The IFA are placing more emphasis on the campaign this year, hoping to significantly reduce the amount of animals…

A building used to house refugees in Boyle was closed due to concerns over fire safety. Roscommon County Council say on foot of a number of queries received by them, the local authority can confirm that on Thursday, February 13th, a closure notice was served…

The number of derelict properties across the country has fallen but remains highest in Mayo. The latest study by Geo Directory found 20 thousand properties in a state of dereliction in the final three months of last year. The highest concentration of homes…

A High Court application has been initiated by the Law Society, aimed at having suspended solicitor Declan O’Callaghan struck off the roll of solicitors. This comes following professional misconduct by the Ballaghaderreen solicitor, over his handling of a…

The Labour Party has selected its replacement for Senator Nessa Cosgrove on Sligo County Council. Senator Cosgrove was elected to the council for the first time following the 2024 June Local Elections, and was recently appointed to the Seanad. Ann Higgins has…

A teenager from County Galway, who was reported missing since Saturday has been located safe and well. Gardaí launched an information appeal to the public yesterday to help in locating 16 year old Brian Hayden from Dunmore. No further action is required,…

Uisce Éireann is being told to buy 100 new generators.It's to ensure the widespread water outages caused by Storm Eowyn are not repeated.Cabinet will be updated by Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne today on the urgent actions to be taken…

In a housing crisis, it’s past time for Mayo County Council Management to demand a more rapid response from the Department of Housing. That’s the view of Independent Ballinrobe councillor Patsy O’Brien. The councillor raised his concerns at the February…

Gardaí are appealing to the public this morning for information in locating a missing teenager from Dunmore. 16 year old Brian Hayden was reported missing on Saturday last, February 15. He is missing from Galway City, and is described as being 5’ 6” in height…

Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage by fire that occurred at a residence at Saleen, Castlebar in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 1.45am, Gardaí responded to reports of a fire at a residence. Mayo Fire Brigade attended the…

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16- year-old Brian Hayden, who is missing from Galway City since Saturday the 15th of February 2025. Brian is described as being 5’ 6" in height and of slim build. He has brown hair and…

No injuries have been reported after a lorry went off the main Castlebar to Belmullet Road earlier today. The incident occurred on the R312 on the Belmullet side of Glenhest Crossroads this morning. Gardai say the road is open to traffic, however, some…

The door of a residence was burned down in a housing estate in Castlebar last night The Gardaí and fire services were called to the scene and Gardaí are now investigating the incident. There are no reports of injuries

Doctors say the Pope's health's presenting a 'complex clinical picture' - as he receives further hospital treatment for an infection. The 88-year-old was admitted on Friday. Wednesday's planned weekly audience in St Peter's Square has been cancelled. Hannah…

Thirteen operators of so-called 'dodgy boxes' have been shut down. Legal notices were served across Dublin, Cork, Donegal, Offaly, Limerick, Louth, Clare, Westmeath and Laois. The Federation Against Copyright Theft says it resulted in the illegal streaming…

The number of knives seized across the country has risen by 58% in less than 10 years. 2,157 blades were seized last year, compared to 1,362 in 2015. Dublin saw the largest number of incidents, with over one thousand seizures in 2024, according to The Irish…

The HSE has commissioned reviews into two stillbirths at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) in 2023. This comes while a major review is ongoing at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe which, like MUH, is also run by the Saolta University Healthcare…

A Ballinrobe councillor is demanding answers as to why the approved housing body the Peter McVerry Trust has been allowed to “run out of control” and yet continues to secure significant government funding and monies from charitable donations. A Mayo County…

A restaurant in Sligo town has been forced to shut its doors after a fire overnight. The blaze broke out in the kitchen area of Miss Suzy on Castle Street during the night. Emergency services attended the scene and got the fire under control. It is understood…

The HSE has commissioned reviews into two stillbirths at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) in 2023. This comes while a major review is ongoing at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe which, like MUH, is also run by the Saolta University Healthcare…

The Irish Coast Guard has postponed the start of a new Search and Rescue helicopter operating system at their base in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. This decision has been taken after safety concerns were raised about the timing of the transition between two…

The Agriculture Minister has issued a compulsory housing order for all birds and poultry from today. Martin Heydon says the precautions are necessary to prevent the further spread of bird flu amongst flocks. Over the weekend a farm in County Tyrone was…

Gardaí are currently investigating an incident of assault during an aggravated burglary in Sligo town over the weekend. In the early hours of Saturday morning, Gardaí attended the scene of an aggravated burglary that occurred at a residence on Fatima Avenue,…

Lower Charles Street in Castlebar is this morning open to traffic, some three weeks after it was first cordoned off. The decision to close the route was taken following an explosion at a premises on January 26. Two people had to be brought to hospital after…

A number of people were taken to hospital following a collision in County Roscommon yesterday. The collision, involving three cars, occurred at Moyvanion, Kiltoom at around 4:30pm. Gardaí have stated that “a number of people were taken to hospital to be…

Lower Charles Street in Castlebar will reopen to traffic this evening. The update has been confirmed to Midwest News by the Cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District Donna Sheridan. The road first closed three weeks ago following an explosion at an…

Mayo householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days this month and next to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2025. The free collection events are hosted by…

Bishop Kevin Doran has been appointed as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Achonry. He will remain as Bishop of Elphin also, as both diocese joined in “persona eposcopi”, whereby both diocese are pastorally administered by one Bishop. Bishop Doran, who is a…

Tributes are pouring in for Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan who's died following a fall at Thurles earlier this month. The Irish Horseracing Board (IHRB) has issued a statement on behalf of his family, saying he passed away early this morning at Cork…

650 buildings across the country are to receive grants totalling over 8 million euro for restoration work. Modest traditional homes and landmark public buildings, will be allocated funds under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Also included in the funding…

The Irish Red Cross has launched a call for nominations for the seventh annual Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards. The Awards recognise those who exemplify the vital spirit of humanitarian action in Irish society and celebrates that ‘good deeds matter’. The…

Gardai in Castlerea have been in contact this afternoon. They say there is an oil spill on the main Ballinlough to Ballyhaunis road this afternoon. The council are aware of it. Motorists are advised to travel with caution if using the route this afternoon.

Mayo's Ashford Castle has retained its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ranking - the top rating possible and the ultimate gold standard in global hospitality - for a sixth consecutive year. The annual Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards (FTG) rate the world’s most…

The INHFA has seen an increasing number of farmers contacting their office with regards to delayed ACRES INHFA President Vincent Roddy outlined how many farmers who have been in touch have not seen payments since the interim payment in February of last year…

Four people were taken to hospital yesterday following a road-traffic collision on the N17. Gardai and emergency services responded to the two-car-collision at Ballinacarrow shortly after 2pm yesterday afternoon. Four people were taken to Sligo University…

It's emerged over 3,000 service-poles were knocked down by Storm Éowyn.35 per cent of mobile phone users had their reception interrupted, with 10 per cent of customers without fixed services.The updates on the storm followed a meeting between the Arts and…

Gardai are at the scene of a road traffic collision between Tubbercurry and Ballinacarrow this afternoon. The road is closed to traffic. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible. North bound traffic is being diverted Via Templehouse gates…

Gardai are en route to the scene of a road traffic collision between Tubbercurry and Ballinacarrow this afternoon. The road has been closed as a result at Carrowntawy. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible. Diversions are in place. No…

The Pope has been admitted to hospital with bronchitis.The Vatican says the 88-year-old will undergo tests and receive treatment.Pope Francis was diagnosed last week, but since then has continued his activities and audiences.

Regional and local roads across County Mayo have been allocated funding of €40.5 million by the Department of Transport. This funding has been granted with the aim of improving road safety, connectivity and resilience against extreme weather conditions.…

An 800,000 euro debt is owed to Mayo County Council for some years now from the Mary Robinson Centre Development in Ballina. However, Westport based councillor Peter Flynn says details on how the outstanding sum owed from the Victoria House Foundation will…

Swinford Biogas Concern Group, a group set up to oppose the development of a Biogas plant, just off the N5, near Swinford say they are delighted that An Bord Pleanala has confirmed to it that the Board has not been notified of any Judicial Review in respect…

No injuries have been reported following a fire at a business in County Roscommon this morning. Emergency services attended the scene of a fire at Walsh’s Filling Station in Roscommon Town this morning. The fire broke out at around 7:30am. The blaze has since…

The funeral of Galway boxer John Cooney will take place this afternoon. The 28 year old died last week, a week after suffering a brain injury in a title fight in Belfast. An Irish super-featherweight boxer, Mr. Cooney was a native of Knocknacarra. He will be…

A number of units of the fire service are currently at the scene of a reported blaze in County Roscommon. Midwest News understands that the fire service was called to the scene of a fire at Walsh’s Filling Station in Roscommon Town, which occurred shortly…

A crackdown on illegal rent increases could see thousands of landlords hit with fines. It comes after the Taoiseach hinted the rent pressure zone system could be scrapped. Landlords who aren't complying with the rules around rent pressure zones could face…

Galway Senator Seán Kyne has become the first person from his county to be appointed as Leader of the Seanad. He has also been announced as Leader of the Fine Gael group in the Upper House, which was decided upon yesterday following advice from Tánaiste Simon…

A Sligo councillor has raised a motion asking for the council to write to the new Minister for Mental Health and Older People, seeking the inclusion of mental health services as part of the emergency 999/ 112 telephone service. Fine Gael’s Dara Mulvey says…

The late Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron will be laid to rest in East Mayo this afternoon. Cllr Waldron, who was a long serving member of Roscommon County Council, died peacefully at his home in Ballintubber, County Roscommon on Sunday last. He was aged…

A county Galway pub will be serving Guinness for just 5c this weekend to celebrate its 80th birthday. Jim Petes Pub in Glenamaddy will be selling cut-price pints of plain for an hour tomorrow Saturday and again on Sunday. Second-generation publican James…

The Public Expenditure Minister is defending the creation of additional Junior Minister jobs.The Dail voted last night to pass legislation which creates the highest number of Ministers of State recorded in Ireland.The Government is also facing two legal…

The Education Minister says there’s been a stark rise in children missing school, particularly in disadvantaged areas.Around 25 per cent of primary school children and 20 per cent of secondary school students are missing for more than 20 days.That rises to 42…

The Garda Representative Association has decided not to invite the Garda Commissioner to their annual conference in April.It will be the second year in a row the GRA hasn't extended an invite to Drew Harris.It prompted the former Justice Minister Helen…

Castlebar councillors are demanding action by Mayo County Council on a large “ghost estate” on the Ballinrobe Road, in the county town. Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne again raised the matter at this week’s monthly meeting of Mayo County Council. He…

Two trains collided at Westport Train station earlier this week. The incident occurred on Monday evening when a freight train carrying timber collide with an out of service passenger train. There were no reports of injuries, however extensive damage was…

Heritage Grant funding totaling €141,538 has been announced for a number of projects in county Mayo. Minister Dara Calleary says 13 Mayo projects have been allocated funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025, including five projects in Ballina…

The length of time that vacant council houses are left idle is completely unacceptable, in a housing crisis, according to Kiltimagh based Fianna Fail councillor Adrian Forkan. The councillor raised the matter earlier this week at the monthly meeting of Mayo…

12 hundred new jobs are being created as Corrib Oil expands its retail presence across the country. The service station and energy company, headquartered in Galway, and founded in Claremorris, is opening 100 new stores over the next 5 years. The announcement…

Mayo County Council has this evening issued the following statement re the ongoing closure of Lower Charles Street in Castlebar. Following a gas explosion at a premises on Lower Charles St. Castlebar, Mayo County Council issued a Section 3 Notice under the…

There’s no joy for traffic through Castlebar town centre this evening - as the owner of a premises deemed unsafe on Lower Charles St in the town has failed to secure the building. Castlebar Cathaoirleach, councillor Donna Sheridan is urging the building…

Minister Hildegarde Naughton is re-assuring farmers in the region that no application for planning permission is required if they need to rebuild their sheds in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. The Galway minister says she’s very conscious of the damage caused…

A Louisburgh councillor has called for an extension to the deadline for cutting trees and hedgerows along roadsides. Councillor Chris Maxwell says that in the wake of the fall out of storm Eowyn, many areas may have trees and hedgerows that need to be cut…

A local councillor has raised concern over the rising number of drive offs occurring at petrol stations across the region. A drive-off is the term used when a person fills their car or drums with petrol or diesel and doesn't pay for it. Councillor Johno…

The Government will launch a charm offensive on the United States this St Patrick’s Day.The Taoiseach, Tanaiste and numerous Ministers are all off to America to build relationships under the Donald Trump administration.38 representatives of the State will…

As part of ongoing investigations into targeting the activities of an organised criminal group in Co Galway and neighbouring Divisions, Gardaí carried out a search operation in Counties Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath and Offaly this morning. The organised crime…

Mayo County Council and Mayo Sports Partnership are currently developing a County Outdoor Recreation Plan for Mayo to ensure the sustainable development, management and promotion of outdoor recreation across Mayo in the future. The core purpose of this plan…

A Mayo TD has called for a new funding stream to be established for local, regional and community radio stations. Deputy Rose Conway Walsh raised the issue in the Dail yesterday during Private Members Business on the Government response to Storm Eowyn. She…

Gardai in Tuam are warning motorists in the Brookslodge/Abbeyknockmoy area to expect traffic delays throughout this afternoon, due to a large funeral in the area. Several thousand people are expected to attend the funeral of All-Ireland winning hurler Michael…

84 per cent of nurses say they have treated patients in corridors, waiting rooms and other inappropriate areas in the last year.The Irish Nurse and Midwives Organisation has published its first 'Behind The Trolley Numbers' report which highlights the…

Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the late John Cooney. The 28 year old Clarinbridge native died in hospital a week after a title fight against Nathan Howells in Ulster Hall. The super featherweight fighter suffered a brain injury during the bout.…

The country's finally returning to normal, almost three week's after Storm Eowyn. ESB Networks anticipates all storm-related outages will have been restored overnight - while further details continue to be available on PowerCheck.ie. More than 768 thousand…

Funeral details have been confirmed for the late councillor Anthony Waldron. Councillor Waldron, who was aged in his 60s, died at his home in Ballintubber. He was re-elected to Roscommon County Council last June, having won his seat as an Independent in 2019.…

ESB Networks is required to take a forced outage tomorrow morning (Wednesday) to carry out essential repairs in Foxford. The outage is to facilitate repair work following damage caused to the network as a result of Storm Éowyn. It is scheduled to take place…

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is the second most overcrowded today, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 641 patients are waiting on trolleys, with 86 of these at University Hospital Limerick.…

Gardaí have launched an investigation into a burglary in County Roscommon earlier today. An incident of aggravated burglary occurred at a home on the outskirts Athlone, Co. Roscommon at approximately 1:00am this morning (February 11). Gardaí responded to the…

The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council says it's been a long and busy two weeks following Storm Eowyn. Councillor John O'Hara, who works as an ESB technician says regulations need to be brought in regarding trees near electricity lines. He says that in…

The Government have let down the people of the West & North West following Storm Éowyn. That’s the view of Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane who told Ministers this week, they were 12 days too late, returning as the vast majority of homes are…

An inquest into the death of a cyclist in Sligo in 2023 was yesterday adjourned at Sligo’s Coroners Court. On December 23 2023, Maurice Rice, of Rathanna, Sligo, sustained serious injuries during a road traffic collision on the Pearse Road, Sligo. He was…

Eight restaurants and food businesses were issued with Closure Orders last month. Half were in Dublin, with the others in Waterford, Sligo, Tipperary and Meath. A pub in Tipperary and two retailers in the capital were issued with Prohibition Orders in…

A local councillor has brought forward a motion for any trees within a 25 metre radius of critical infrastructure, such as power and phone lines, to be cut. Cllr Alma Gallagher brought forward the motion at the recent meeting of the Claremorris Swinford…

The Government will face further questions over its response to Storm Éowyn later. Sinn Féin has tabled a private members motion to debate the issue. 200 homes, farms and businesses remained without power overnight - more than two weeks after the storm hit.…

Three Irish restaurants have been added to the latest UK and Ireland edition of the Michelin Guide. Ballyfin Demense in Co Laois, The Morrison Room in County Kildare and Lignum in County Galway were each awarded their first Michelin Stars last night. Three…

IKEA's launched 7 new click and collect sites across the country. It’s an extension of the Swedish furniture giant's partnership with Tesco. IKEA customers will be able to collect orders at Tesco carparks, with the latest roll outs in Louth, Westmeath,…

A teenage boy has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a priest at an army barracks in Galway. On the fifteenth of August last year, Fr Paul Murphy was stabbed several times while sitting in his car at Renmore Barracks, where he serves as chaplain. The…

There's a call for farmers to be trained to monitor the condition of electricity poles and report faults to the ESB.It comes in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn, which saw more than 700 thousand people without power - many of those as a result of trees falling on…

Congratulations were extended to a number of political figures at the start of today's monthly meeting of Mayo County Council. Congratulations were extended to former TD Michael Ring who was named as this year's Mayo person of the year. Best wishes were also…

The Boil Water Notices on the Dunmore/Glenamaddy and Glenamaddy Public Water Supplies have been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann confirmed that following consultation with the HSE, customers on these supplies can now resume normal use of the public…

HeritACT Ballina in collaboration with Mayo County Council has announced a series of workshops aimed at uncovering and celebrating the cultural heritage of Ballina. Led by creative practitioner Fiona Keane, the workshops will provide an engaging platform for…

Breaffy National School have booked their place in the VEX Robotics National Finals. The West Mayo school now has an opportunity at securing a trip to Texas for the global finals later this month. The unique event saw schools compete in a showcase of…

The nightmare traffic congestion around Castlebar for over two weeks now, is set to be resolved by the middle of this week, according to Castlebar Cathaoirleach Donna Sheridan. A gas explosion in a Castlebar restaurant on Sunday evening January 26th has…

A book of condolences has been opened in Belfast this morning, following the death of Galway boxer John Cooney. The 28 year old Clarinbridge native died in hospital a week after a title fight against Nathan Howells in Ulster Hall. The super featherweight…

A man in his 30s was arrested following a large drug seizure in County Galway on Friday. Around €90,000 worth of cannabis and €37,000 of cocaine were seized at a Garda search at a house in Cahercrin, Athenry on Friday morning last. The man in question was…

In 2024, Mayo University Hospital saw an increase in attendance and a reduction in waiting lists. That’s according to figures released this morning, showing increased activity at the hospital. Today’s statement reads: Figures released by Mayo University…

Tributes continue to be paid to Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron, who passed away over the weekend. Cllr Waldron, who was aged in his 60s, is understood to have died from natural causes at his home in Ballintubber. He was re-elected to Roscommon County…

700 customers remain without power this morning - more than two weeks after Storm Éowyn swept across the country. ESB Networks say work will continue to reconnect these customers from first light this morning. They say pockets of customers remain without…

The funeral will take place today for a man who died following a road collision in West Mayo last week. Michael John Murphy (40s) of Belmullet and Drumindoo, Westport, was fatally injured following a single vehicle collision on the N59 between Mulranny and…

It’s a case of ‘last chance saloon’ for Castlebar Community Games, as the struggle continues to find volunteers to help run the organisation. A meeting will be held this coming Wednesday, and the committee is encouraging people to come forward and support the…

A Sligo councillor has welcomed news that purpose-built student accommodation should once again be available for students within the town, but hopes that arrangements are made so that refugees currently in the accommodation will have some form of…

The county of Roscommon is in mourning today following the death of long serving councillor Anthony Waldron. He was found dead at his home in Ballintubber this morning, and it’s understood that he passed away from natural causes. Mr. Waldron was aged in his…

Housing supply would need to increase to an average of 60,000 units per year to address just half of the housing shortfall over the next five years. That's according to a new report out today by 'Initiative Ireland' - which examines Ireland's housing supply…

Irish boxer John Cooney has died a week after a fight in Belfast. The 28-year-old Galway native had an operation for a bleed on the brain last week, after being stopped in the ninth round of his bout against Welshman Nathan Howells. Cooney's promotors MHD…

Sinn Fein doesn't think customers should have to foot the bill for damage from Storm Eowyn. ESB Networks initially said they would have to take on the costs, but now says a review of charges won't happen until October 2026. Around 2,000 customers are still…

Inland fisheries Ireland has appealed to farmers to take precautionary measures to help prevent water pollution when spreading slurry in 2025. Livestock manure, organic fertilizers, silage effluent and soiled water from agricultural practices are highly…

A Galway community is in mourning following the death of a former All Star hurler who died in an accident yesterday evening clearing up storm damage near his home. Michael Coleman, an All-Ireland senior hurling winner with Galway in 1988, died following the…

From this Monday (Feb10th), a new warning detection system will come into operation at the user operated level crossing at Cloonboy, located just outside Claremorris. The new warning detection system on the rail line operates in a similar way to a traffic…

It’s claimed most of the roads which had speed limits reduced this week are in need of repair. Limits reduced from 80 to 60 kilometres an hour on local rural roads since yesterday. According to the Irish Independent the most recent assessment of them found…

The ESB says the cost of repair work for damage caused by Storm Éowyn won't be passed on to customers, this year at least. There's been uproar in recent days after comments from the utilities Chief Executive indicating the cost would have to be partly covered…

A Castlerea based councillor has been appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Gareth Scahill is among the Taoiseach’s eleven nominees to the Upper House. The Fine Gael cllr was elected to Roscommon County Council for the first time in last year’s…

The man who died in yesterday’s road traffic collision near Mulranny has been named locally. Michael John Murphy of Belmullet and Drumindoo, Westport died when he was involved in a single vehicle road traffic accident on the N59 between Mulranny and Ballycroy…

Rescue 118 responded to a report this afternoon of two people getting into difficulty while on jet skis in Blacksod Bay. Malin Head Coast Guard received the report at 1:20pm and tasked the search and rescue helicopter, Rescue 118, to aid the lifeboat and…

There is deep shock and sadness today as an iconic Erris pub burnt to the ground overnight. Munnelly’s High Chaparral of Geesala, has seen extensive damage after the fire broke out in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene…

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire in Ballymote which claimed the life of a man yesterday morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at the Corn Mill estate around 8am. The fire is not being treated as…

Thousands of households and businesses across this region remain without electricity, fifteen days after Storm Eowyn. There are up to 1700 customers without power in Tuam and the numbers in county Mayo at present are said to be in the hundreds. Jarlath Doyle…

The county Galway farmer hospitalised on Wednesday night with hypothermia, after enduring 14 days without power or heat is recovering and sitting up in his hospital bed talking today. The Dunmore farmer, aged in his seventies, was found by a friend on…

The High Chaparral Pub in Geesala was extensively damaged by fire overnight. The blaze broke out about 4 am this morning. There are no reports of injuries. Fire brigades attended the scene and managed to get the blaze under control. The premises appears to be…

ESB Networks is notifying customers of an emergency outage that will take place today(7 February) to facilitate essential upgrade and safety works to be carried out following the impact of Storm Éowyn on our infrastructure. This will result in approx. 800…

The 16 year old teenager Jodie Sweeney reported missing from her home in Galway city since Sunday last, 2nd February 2025, has been found safe and well. Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.

Jodie Sweeney (16), who is reported missing from her home in Galway city since Sunday, 2nd February 2025, has been found safe and well. Gardai would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

ESB Networks wishes to notify customers of aN emergency outage that will take place tomorrow (7 February) to facilitate essential upgrade and safety works to be carried out following the impact of Storm Éowyn on our infrastructure. This will result in approx.…

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N59 at Westport, Co Mayo, this morning. At approximately 10am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a single vehicle on the N59 at Ballycroy.…

After 35 years broadcasting Midwest Radio continues to be a leader in listenership results according to the latest JNLR Figures. Despite the onslaught of social media and various other methods of communication Midwest Radio continue to be the go to service…

Land prices have increased by five per cent in the past year - despite a challenging period for farmers. Figures published by the Irish Farmer's Journal and IFAC show the average price per acre is now 12 thousand 515 euro, with the highest land prices in…

Gardaí in Castlerea attended the scene of a road traffic collision which occurred at around 10:45am this morning on St Patrick’s Street in the town. A female pedestrian aged in her 80s received non-life-threatening injuries and was brought by ambulance to…

Ballina Fringe Festival has announced the Ballina Affordable Art Fair, taking place from Thursday, 27th February to Saturday, 29th February at Ballina Civic Office Gallery, Arran Place. This event offers an opportunity for art lovers to purchase high-quality,…

613 patients are waiting for a bed in hospitals around the country this morning. University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of those, with 95, followed by University Hospital Galway and Cork University Hospital. The INMO says of the total…

The GAA has announced the recipients for Gradaim an Uachtaráin 2025. These prestigious annual awards, organised with the support of AIB and broadcast by TG4, are made by GAA President Jarlath Burns to acknowledge outstanding commitment and long service across…

Almost one thousand ESB customers are without power in Charlestown today. ESB Networks wishes to notify customers of an emergency outage that will take place today (6 February) to facilitate essential upgrade and safety works to be carried out following the…

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road traffic incident near Mulranny this morning. The collision occurred on the N59 Mulranny to Ballycroy road at around 9:30am. The road will remain closed for a number of hours and diversions are in place.…

It could be next week before electricity is restored to all homes and businesses knocked out by Storm Eowyn, last Friday week. Thousands of properties are still without power today almost two weeks on, the majority of these are rural communities across the…

Storm Éowyn broke provisional wind speed records at a number of weather stations last month, bringing hurricane-force mean wind speeds at two stations. The storm brought the provisional highest wind speeds since digital records began at Ceann Mhása, Co…

Applications are now open for the Marine Institute’s 2025 Bursary Programme, which provides third level students with practical work experience across several marine areas. The Institute’s Bursary Programme has been operating for over 30 years, and equips…

A man died in Mayo after medical technology, including sleep apnoea equipment, stopped working during Storm Éowyn. Sinn Féin TD for Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh told the Dáil last night that she was informed of the death by a constituent. Deputy Conway-Walsh was on…

Last month was the warmest January globally - despite an emerging cooling phenomenon. Temperatures were 0.79 degrees above the long term average. January was the 18th month out of the last 19 which saw global temperatures more than 1.5 degrees above the…

A new Garda recruitment drive gets underway today and will run until the 27th of February. On finishing training recruits will start on a salary in excess of 35 thousand euro, they will also be paid during their training period. After 36 weeks trainees start…

Just over 30 thousand homes were built last year according to figures released yesterday. It comes as former Minster for housing Darragh O'Brien promised up to 40 thousand homes would be built in 2024. The figures from the CSO show the discrepancy, as…

Castlebar Independent councillor Harry Barrett claims eleven ambulances were backed up outside MUH last night, many of their drivers staying the night because they were unable to discharge their patients into the emergency department. He says “the extra ward…

Mayo University Hospital is advising the public of long wait times in the Emergency Department (ED) as it deals with high attendances. The ED in MUH is extremely busy today with more than 500 patients having attended since Saturday morning. Many patients…

An Garda Síochána conducted an extensive Roads Policing Operation throughout St. Brigid's Bank Holiday Weekend last which began at 7.00am on Thursday, 30th January 2025 and concluded at 7.00am yesterday (Tues) There were four fatalities as a result of traffic…

The TF Royal Castlebar has announced the winners of its 2025 Golden Ticket Competition, a prize worth over €10,000. The winning tickets grants two lucky winners VIP access to every live entertainment event at the TF Royal for the entire year. Lisa Bourke from…

A local councillor has called for more localised communication from ESB to its customers on power outages and restoration efforts. Ballyhaunis councillor Alma Gallagher says many households in the region are now facing 17 days with no power, following a…

There are 34 patients on trolleys again today waiting for admission to Mayo University Hospital. The ongoing overcrowding at the hospital is not acceptable, according to Castlebar councillor Michael Kilcoyne. The Independent councillor, who is a member of the…

A local undertaker has confirmed this morning that a cremation service should be fully operational by the end of this month. Speaking this morning on the Tommy Marren show, Ballina based undertaker David McGowan said the plan is to have the Foley and McGowan…

A TV documentary reporting on the impact of Storm Éowyn will air on RTÉ One at 7pm tomorrow (Thursday) evening. Less than two weeks after the once-in-a-century weather event that shook the nation, a new 30-minute documentary from the RTÉ Documentary Unit will…

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Jodie Sweeney (16), who is reported missing from her home in Galway city since Sunday, 2nd February. Jodie is described as being 5 foot one inch in height, of slim build, with long,…

Politicians return to Leinster House today still fired up over the row about Dail speaking time.The Ceann Comhairle announced yesterday that the Regional Independent group - which supports the coalition - won't get opposition speaking rights.However that…

The cost of posting a letter will jump by 25 cent to 1 Euro 65 on the 27th of February.Businesses will be hit with the increase from March 1st.The price hike according to An Post is due to increased operating costs and a decline of 8 per cent in the number of…

ATU's Psychology programme has now been accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. The accreditation is valid from 2024-2026 with a review to take place in 2026 for a full accreditation. The course is based on ATU's Castlebar campus. Elaine McHugh is…

The relocation of certain Outpatient Department (OPD) services from University Hospital Galway (UHG) to Merlin Park will commence next week on Monday, 10 February. Some patients will from the 10th February have their outpatient clinic appointment in Merlin…

University Hospital Galway (UHG) is urging the public to consider all care options as it deals with very high attendances. The Emergency Department is extremely busy with 583 people attending over the bank holiday weekend (184 Saturday, 166 Sunday and 233…

Gardai are investigating gunshots which were fired in Galway in the early hours of this morning. Two houses were damaged during the incident in Ballinasloe just before 4am. Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, particularly anyone…

Householders affected by Storm Eowyn are encouraged to apply for government financial supports. Roscommon/Galway Deputy Dr Martin Daly says there are application forms available with different supports. A HAS1 form covers out of pocket expenses such as meals…

The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited Mayo university Hospital this morning to meet with staff and management coping with large volumes of patients at the facility today and during and since Storm Eowyn 12 days ago. She was accompanied by…

A local TD has urged those affected by Storm Eowyn to apply for financial supports. Roscommon/Galway Deputy Claire Kerrane says there are two different forms available with different supports. The first one is the HAS1 form. Its a pink form and covers out of…

SIPTU is warning of potential strike action in the health sector if pay issues aren't addressed. It's balloting its 5 thousand members who are working in Section 39 organisations. These are employees in private organisations contracted by the HSE to work in…

Answers are now needed from Mayo County Council on its emergency response to Storm Eowyn, particularly in relation to communication. That’s the view of Westport based Fine Gael councillor Peter Flynn. The councillor has submitted a question to February’s…

The Ceann Comhairle has ruled the Regional Independent Group of TDs cannot form a technical group. It marks a significant development in the row over speaking rights. This row caused chaotic scenes in the Dail as four Independent TDs who helped form the…

The St Brigid's weekend Garda Road Safety Campaign comes to a close at 7am this morning. As of last night 163 people had been arrested for drink or drug driving, while over a thousand were caught speeding. There were three fatalities on the roads during the…

Ballina's Mark Duffy has been elected to the Labour Panel of the Seanad. The recently re-elected Ballina councillor and and General Election candidate secured the seat late this morning, after the 13th count. Senator Duffy retains the Fine Gael seat left by…

€4.2 million was allocated in last year’s Mayo County Council budget to IT and computer services. Despite this allocation, the Cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District Donna Sheridan says the service is not fit for purpose as she claims that there is…

There was welcome news at the monthly meeting of the West Mayo Municipal District for Newport. Construction of the €31 million upgrade of the N59 Newport to Derrada road is due to get underway in March. It includes a new greenway and overpass of the N59, a…

The ESB is reminding people to watch out for fallen wires, as efforts to restore power following Storm Éowyn enter their ninth day. Supply has been returned to 723,000 homes and businesses - but over 40,000, mainly in the west, are still without electricity.…

Almost two thirds of voters agree with the Opposition in the row over Dáil speaking time. It's one of the findings of the latest Ireland Thinks poll in today's Sunday Independent. It also shows the majority of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael voters disagree with…

Ballina Fine Gael cllr Mark Duffy looks set to be elected to the Seanad, as the only Mayo candidate in the running. Of the 11 seats to be filled on the Labour Panel of the Seanad, five candidates have already been deemed elected – Chris Andrews (Sinn Féin),…

People who have been affected by Storm Éowyn are being given extra time to submit their CAO applications. The normal closing date is today at 5:00pm, however an exceptional application facility is being made available until February 6 at 5:00pm. It’s for…

A graveyard in county Mayo was extensively damaged by the force of the winds in Storm Eowyn last Friday week. More than a dozen gravestones were smashed in Burriscarra Graveyard, outside Carnacon. Castlebar Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne is an…

Around 56,000 customers across the country remain without power this evening.The National Emergency Co-ordination Group has met today, saying electricity has been restored to 712,000 households.Fewer than 460 premises now remain without water and significant…

January 2025 was the worst month for hospital overcrowding on record. That's according to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The INMO says over 13,972 people were treated in hospitals without a bed last month, making it the highest month…

Members of Post Office Pensioners United (POPU) will stage a peaceful protest outside Communications Union HQ in Dublin this afternoon at 2:30 PM. The demonstration aims to highlight the financial hardships being inflicted on retired An Post pensioners due to…

Over 980 million containers have been returned under the deposit return scheme since it began a year ago. Described as one of the most positive consumers initiatives the scheme has seen up to 84 percent of the public taking part. Charities have benefitted as…

People are being advised to be extra careful this Bank Holiday weekend and to keep water safety front of mind. That's the message from The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI, which have issued an appeal to people to exercise caution…

57 thousand customers across the country are still waiting to get their power back. ESB Networks is issuing a warning around public safety a week on from Storm Éowyn. ESB Networks has brought power back to 711 thousand homes, farms and businesses, following…

Gardaí investigating an armed robbery at a commercial premises in Ballybrit, Galway, on Saturday, 25th January 2025, have arrested and charged a man. Following a search of a house on the east side of Galway City on Thursday, 30th January, one male and one…

 The Boil Water Notice on the Castlerea Public Water Supply in County Roscommon has been lifted with immediate effect. Uisce Éireann can confirm that, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, customers on this supply can now resume normal use…

Gardai in Sligo have issued a warning regarding bogus tradesmen calling to houses locally, most recently in the Enniscrone area. They say that as a result Storm Èowyn, a lot of property was badly damaged and in need of repair. Please be aware that there might…

The Taoiseach says some of the commentary around the Dáil speaking time row has been ‘simplistic’ and lacked nuance.No agreement was reached after over five hours of negotiations last night, with talks continuing before today's deadline for agreement is…

Severe traffic congestion is reported in Castlebar town centre again this afternoon It’s due to the closure of Lower Charles Street to traffic following an explosion that occurred on Sunday night last at an Indian restaurant. The premises in which the blast…

People who are being forced to leave their homes and book into alternative accommodation, due to having no power, water or both, will receive a reimbursement from the Government. This has been confirmed by Roscommon/Galway TD Martin Daly following…

Members of Post Office Pensioners United (POPU) will stage a peaceful protest outside Communications Union HQ on North Circular Road, Dublin tomorrow ( Saturday) at 2:30 pm. The demonstration aims to highlight the financial hardships being inflicted on…

The IFA Deputy President Alice Doyle will meet with the IFA Connacht Chair Brendan Golden and the five IFA County Chairs in the region in Carrick-on-Shannon this morning to discuss the fall out from Storm Ėowyn. The group will hear an update from the ESB and…

It is hoped that the construction of the long-awaited Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre may commence next October. Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fáil TD Eamon Scanlon said he has received correspondence from the Department of Health that confirmed that stage two of the…

Investigations are underway in Sligo following reports of a man seen brandishing a gun in the Ballinode area on Wednesday night last. A number of searches have been carried out at houses in town, as part of a Garda investigation into the incident. According…

Lower Charles Street in Castlebar remains closed this morning following an explosion at a premises on Sunday night. Two people were brought to hospital with non life-threatening injuries following the incident at the Imperial Blue Indian restaurant. Garda…

Slow down and don't drink and drive is the message from Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority over the Bank Holiday weekend as a campaign to crack down on speeding and drink drivers enters its second day. Motorists in counties still affected by Storm Éowyn…

Tens of thousands remain without power across the country this morning, a full week after Storm Éowyn. According to the ESB PowerCheck map, counties in the west continue to be the worst affected. Some homes, farms and businesses in Mayo will be waiting until…

A woman was hospitalised yesterday evening following a road traffic collision in County Roscommon. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a single vehicle incident on the R377 in Castlerea. The collision took place at around 6:45pm, and the…

As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity in Co Galway and surrounding areas, Gardaí have arrested and charged a man. Following a search operation at a residential property in Gort on the morning of Monday, 27th January, a man (aged…

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at a business park in Galway.A partial evacuation of Claregalway Corporate Park is underway, and nearby schools are also being evacuated.People are being urged to avoid the area.

Dr. Norah Patten has been named as Grand Marshal for the 2025 St Patrick's Day parade in Ballina. Dr. Patten continues to inspire a new generation with her journey toward becoming the first Irish person to travel to space on a future research spaceflight with…

Following Storm Éowyn, a dedicated Emergency Response Hub phone number (094) 9064660 has been set up for the public to contact, they can also contact the hub via email to community@mayococo.ie. A multi agency meeting convened as part of the response to…

The ESB says it is difficult to predict the exact dates of when power will be restored to the more than 100,000 customers who remain without power seven days after Storm Éowyn. They say the effort to restore electricity to around 108,000 premises will…

Vhi has announced it's putting up its prices.Health insurance plans will rise by 3 per cent on average from the 1st of March.The company says it's needed because of a sustained rise in the number of people accessing healthcare and the associated costs of…

Long delays are facing patients presenting at hospital emergency departments right across the country today. 73 patients are waiting for a bed at University Hospital Galway, the second highest nationally today. 26 patients are on trolleys at Sligo University…

To support recycling of excess food waste after storm Eowyn, Mayo county council will be providing a free food waste drop off service for householders who do not have the capacity in their kerbside brown bins or are not on a kerbside collection route. The…

Polls have just closed in the Seanad election for the vocational panels. A number of former TDs are seeking election to the senate with votes to be counted over the weekend.Independent Senator Michael McDowell was the first person elected to the new Seanad…

Cash has been "king" in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn, according to Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne. He said the last number of days has again highlighted the absolute disaster of a “cashless society”. “When broadband and electricity are down, your…

Gardaí have arrested four men following a robbery at a retail premises at Liosbán Industrial Estate in Galway on yesterday (Wed). At approximately 5pm, three males forced their way into the staff area of the premises and attempted to take stock. The vehicle…

Water supply has been restored to the majority of Uisce Éireann customers in County Sligo. Approximately 600 customers remain without supply. This is down from a peak of approximately 2,500 customers who were without water across the county in the aftermath…

 The impact of Storm Eowyn on the Castlebar Municipal District was discussed at yesterday’s monthly meeting of the District. Standing Orders were suspended to discuss the matter. Councillors insisted that lessons need to be learned as many people in the area…

A premises on Lower Charles Street in Castlebar where an explosion occurred on Sunday night last is at present deemed “a risk to the public”. Elected councillors have been told that the street will remain closed to traffic for a number of days yet, as…

Belleek Woods is set to be closed for three weeks following recent damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Ballina based councillor Mark Duffy has confirmed the news in a social media post. Cllr. Duffy says that unfortunately Belleek Woods has to be closed for three…

IFA Rural Development Chair John Curran has called on the Department to pull out all the stops to ensure all outstanding ACRES payments are paid out as a matter of priority. Close on one-in four ACRES participants are still waiting on their advance 2024 ACRES…

A new report forecasts the housing output this year could be as low as 32 thousand units. That would fall far short of the Government's stated ambition of up to 50 thousand new homes a year until 2030. The Mitchell McDermott Annual Construction Sector Report…

Just 3 per cent of secondary teachers think the Government is doing enough to fix the recruitment and retention crisis in the education sector. A new survey from the Teachers’ Union of Ireland has found 75 per cent of advertised teaching jobs in the last 6…

Gardai are reminding the public to watch out for bogus tradesmen in the wake of Storm Eowyn. They're also advising the public to be careful with unannounced visitors over the coming days. Officers say they're also aware of scam texts claiming to be from the…

Just four of the nineteen Junior Ministers approved by the Government this afternoon are women. Fianna Fail's Niamh Smyth and Jennifer Murnane O'Connor have been promoted. While outgoing Minister Emer Higgins keeps her place for Fine Gael and Independent…

133 thousand farms, homes and businesses remain without power after Storm Eowyn. Technicians from Austria, Finland and the UK are on the ground in the worst affected areas, assisting restoration efforts. 7 thousand 500 premises remain without water. 80,000…

Gardai are at the scene of a road traffic collision at Springfield roundabout in Castlebar, which is down by the old army barracks. The road is closed to traffic and motorists asked to avoid the area if possible. Lower Charles street also remains closed due…

A Mayo Deputy is calling for the army to be deployed to help with the storm damage. Erris based Sinn Fein TD Rose Conway-Walsh says many people are in a desperate situation right now and feels the army could help speed up the target dates for the restoration…

The Westport/Ballina to Athlone rail services has resumed today. That's the rail service from Mayo to Dublin. A bus service had been in operation since last Friday's storm between Mayo and Athlone. The Irish Rail website says the train service resumed today.

Ashford Castle were among the top winners at this year's Virgin Media Business Gold Medal awards last night in Galway. The awards program, now in its 35th year, are known for recognizing excellence in Irish hospitality industry. Ashford Castle took home gold…

It’s inexplicable why there are so many households without water at present due to the Storm Éowyn, according to Roscommon /Galway deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. The Independent Ireland deputy says Irish Water haS a lot to answer for, considering that pipes are…

University Hospital Galway is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country today with 86 patients on trolleys. It comes after a 100 patients were on trolleys at the Galway Hospital yesterday. The latest figures from the INMO show there are 59 patients…

The Straide Davitt Community Hall now has electricity and there is a Kettle, Cooker, Microwave and Air fryer in the Kitchen. It also has a small supply of bottled water for tea making/flasks, as it awaits water supply restoration. WIFI is not yet available.…

The funeral details have been confirmed for a well-known businessman who lost his life in a road traffic incident in Co Roscommon. Tommy Bruen (84) died after he was hit by a car while out walking on the R337 near Castlerea just after 6pm on Monday. Mr Bruen…

Lower Charles Street in Castlebar remains closed to traffic this morning, following an explosion at a premises on Sunday evening. Two people were injured following that is believed to have been a gas explosion at the Tulsi Indian restaurant. Those who were…

Letters are being sent to around 800 expectant mothers due to give birth at Portiuncula Hospital. The letters inform the women about the external review being taken into the birth of nine babies at the hospital over concerns about their delivery. The HSE says…

Approximately 260 premises in Mayo remain without water this morning supplying 700 customers. This is down from a peak of more than 35,000 customers following Storm Éowyn. Following huge efforts, we can confirm that we have now deployed and installed…

Cabinet will sign off on the appointment of 19 Junior Ministers this morning. While supports for those affected by Storm Eowyn will also be discussed. Having appointed his Cabinet last week Micheál Martin will reveal the line up of Junior Ministers today.…

Emergency teams are again working to renew power and water supplies around the country this morning. As of last night, 142 thousand customers were still without power and around 31 thousand had no water. Both the ESB and Uisce Éireann are thanking customers…

Voting closes and counting gets underway in part of the Seanad elections today. Postal voting for the NUI and Trinity College panels will close at 11am. Graduates of those institutions have been voting to elect six Senators. Among those in contention are…

More than 850 post offices are now open nationwide, following storm-related closures. An Post says details of offices where customers can collect DSP payments are listed at 'anpost.com'. Payments due this week are ready for collection - along with payments…

The R377 Castlerea to Ballintubber road has reopened this afternoon following a fatal road traffic collision. A man in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision in Castlerea. Shortly after 6:00pm yesterday evening, Gardaí and emergency services…

The Sinn Fein leader admits the party will need to do more if it wants to be in Government. Mary Lou McDonald appointed her front bench for the new Dail term this morning. She retains Eoin O'Broin in Housing, Pearse Doherty in Finance and David Cullinane in…

Sligo County Council have confirmed that a section of the Quay Road between Enniscrone and Ballina is now closed following a raod collision. A single vehicle incident took place this morning at Killanly House, and it is understood that nobody was seriously…

According to the most recent data from Uisce Éireann, over 11,000 customers remain without water following storm Éowyn. Around 6,000 homes, farms and businesses are without water in County Mayo this afternoon. The majority of these outages are in the East of…

St John's Rest and Care in Knock have opened to the public today, and are offering a number of services to the community. That's according to Fr Richard Gibbons. He says that tea, coffee, soup, sandwiches and charging facilities will be made available while…

Mayo Association Dublin have today announced the 2025 Mayo Person of the Year. Chairperson of the organisation Noel Howley made the announcement this morning on the Tommy Marren Show. This year’s accolade goes to Westport’s Michael Ring, who recently retired…

Irish Rail says all services are operating except on the Ballina/Westport route. Bus transfers will operate from Mayo and Roscommon to Athlone - while trains will then travel to Dublin. Irish Rail says it’s due to ongoing and widespread power outages in the…

Following Storm Éowyn, a dedicated Emergency Response Hub phone number (094) 9064660 has been set up for the public to contact, they can also contact the hub via email to community@mayococo.ie. A multi agency meeting convened as part of the response to…

Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a single vehicle road accident close to the Mayo/ Sligo border. The collision occurred at Killanley House, located in Castleconnor on the Quay Road from Enniscrone to Ballina. No serious injuries have…

Long delays are facing patients at hospital emergency departments across the region today. 100 patients remain on trolleys at University Hospital Galway, the second most overcrowded nationally today. 56 patients are waiting for admission at Sligo University…

More than 70 post offices remain closed across the country due to power outages following Storm Éowyn. An Post is warning while some offices are open, social welfare payments could be delayed due to damage to communication systems. Customers are advised to go…

An Taoiseach Mícheál Martin is in County Roscommon today to meet communities who have been affected by Storm Éowyn. Firstly, he’ll be at the Emergency Response Hub at d’Gaff Community and Youth Centre in Castlerea at 11:15am, before travelling to…

Pregnant women, who are worried about their care at Portiuncula Hospital, are being urged to contact the HSE. A review is being carried out into the births of nine babies at the hospital over concerns about their delivery. Six of the babies needed neonatal…

Lower Charles Street in Castlebar has been sealed off once again this morning, following an explosion at a premises on Sunday evening. Two people were injured following that is believed to have been a gas explosion at the Tulsi Indian restaurant. Those who…

Mayo-based Gardaí who are investigating the disappearance and murder of Sandra Collins in December 2000, issued an appeal on RTÉ Crimecall last night. The last confirmed sighting of Sandra was on the night of Monday, December 4, 2000 at approximately 11:00pm…

A man in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision in Castlerea. Shortly after 6:00pm yesterday evening, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on the R377 on the outskirts of Castlerea. The…

Generators will be moved from the south to the north west to help get water supplies back up and running after the recent storms. Uisce Eireann says 100,000 people remained without access to water yesterday as it looks to bring supplies back on stream. Many…

Emergency crews from the Netherlands, France, Austria and Finland are due to arrive from today to help the ESB restore electricity supply to homes and businesses across the country. As of last night there were still 180,000 premises without power since storm…

A number of schools across the region remain closed this morning as power and water is yet to be restored following Storm Éowyn. The following schools will NOT open today: Barncarroll N.S. Cross N.S. Little Acorns Children’s Centre, Brickens Gortaganny N.S.…

Looking to the water situation in Ballaghaderreen, local cllr Micheál Frain says that things are slightly improving this evening. The local water treatment plant went down as a result of the Storm on Friday evening, and the reservoir ran out of water on…

Mayo County Council are continuing to work to help to public get back to normality as many are without power and water following Storm Éowyn. In recent days, MCC staff have worked to ensure that everyone has road access to be able to get out of their homes in…

The cleanup operation is continuing across the county in the wake of Storm Éowyn’s destruction in recent days. In the county town, power and water services are returning to the majority of residents. It has been a difficult few days in Castlebar, particularly…

Since Storm Éowyn hit Mayo, 17 road traffic accidents have been reported across the county, according to Mayo County Council. It is understood that the extent of these collisions has not resulted in any serious injuries. Road conditions across the county are…

ESB Networks have restored power to 540,000 customers impacted by Storm Éowyn since last Friday. Efforts to reconnect the remaining 228,000 homes, farms and businesses are continuing. The ESB are warning that it could be next week before power in some areas…

RTÉ will air a special segment on Crimecall tonight, regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Sandra Collins. Sandra was 29 years old and pregnant when she went missing from Killala on December 4 2000. She was last seen at the Country Kitchen…

Roscommon County Council have issued a statement regarding the ongoing impact of Storm Éowyn on the locality. Wind speeds in Roscommon late last week reached highs of 160 km/h during the weather warning. Roscommon County Council is working with the ESB, Uisce…

Cllr Micheál Frain has informed Midwest News that water is available for those who need it in Ballaghaderreen at the Fire Station. Two fire service water tankers are in place, where people can avail of water for needs like toilet flushing. There is a limited…

Celebrations are continuing in Crossmolina today after the Deel Rovers captured the All Ireland Intermediate Championship yesterday afternoon in Croke Park. Conor Loftus scored a winning penalty with the last kick of the game for Crossmolina, snatching…

Mayo County Council’s Emergency Response Team met this morning to plan for the continued clean up and community response following Storm Éowyn last Friday. A dedicated Emergency Response Hub phone number (094) 9064660 has been set up for the public to call,…

Celebrations are continuing in Crossmolina today, following their All Ireland Intermediate win yesterday in Croke Park. They served up a cracking encounter with Ulster Champions Ballinderry. Crossmolina, who were a point down in the closing minutes of the…

The after effects of Storm Eowyn are still being felt right across the region. Over 200,000 homes and businesses remain without power today, with some of those set to remain without power until well into next week. For customers who are without power, many…

Lower Charles Street has reopened to traffic this morning following an explosion in a restaurant in the area last night. Two people were injured in what is believed to have been a gas explosion at the Indian restaurant, Tulsi, in Castlebar yesterday evening.…

Uisce Éireann is aware that customers in parts of East Mayo and the Mayo/Roscommon border are experiencing a disruption to their water supply this morning. A power outage at Barnacarroll Pumping Station has affected customers in the following areas:…

Traffic congestion can be expected in Castlebar town centre this morning as Lower Charles Street remains closed off to traffic following an explosion in a restaurant in the area last night. Two people were injured in what is believed to have been a gas…

Around 100 thousand homes and businesses could still be without power next week. Crews from the UK are expected to arrive this week to help with the remaining 246 thousand outages following Storm Éowyn.That's down from a peak of 768 thousand on Friday - with…

National Grief Awareness week starts today.The Irish Hospice Foundation saw an increase of 18 per cent in the number of calls to its Bereavement Support line towards the end of last year, compared to 2023.The group says support during grief should be…

As of 5:25pm today ESB Networks has restored supply to 490,000 homes, farms and businesses – 278,000 customers remain without supply, down from a peak of 768,000 on early Friday morning following the unprecedented impact of Storm Éowyn. ESB Networks has…

Uisce Éireann has issued Boil Water Notices to protect the health of customers supplied by both the Castlerea Public Water Supply and Boyle Regional Supply Scheme in Co Roscommon. Following on from Storm Éowyn, the BWNs are being issued due to disinfection…

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a road collision in Swinford. A two car incident occurred this afternoon on the main road near to the Corrib Oil Service Station. No injuries have been reported. The road is currently blocked, and emergency services are…

Water supply is returning a large cohort of Uisce Éireann customers across County Mayo after power was restored to the Lough Mask Water Treatment Plant late yesterday evening. The plant, which supplies 48,000 was fully operational overnight and this morning…

The rail line from Sligo to Connolly is back up and running after Iarnród Éireann crews cleared the route in the wake of Storm Éowyn. The 9:05am service in both directions left on time this morning, so it is expected that this route will be fully operational…

Sinn Fein has jumped ahead in the latest Business Post Red C poll. The party is up 3 points to 22%, neck on neck with Fianna Fail unchanged on 22, but Fine Gael is down 1 to 20. The Social Democrats are up 2 to 7, Aontú is unchanged on 4, but Labour's dropped…

A Status Yellow Wind warning remains in place this morning for the majority of the country. This comes as Storm Herminia, the Spanish storm, tracks towards Ireland looking to cause further destruction. Met Éireann issued the warning for Carlow, Kilkenny,…

There are approximately 340,000 customers across the country without power this morning following Storm Éowyn. That's down from a peak of 768,000. ESB Networks says it has restored power to 428,000 homes, farms and businesses since Friday, and crews will be…

A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place tonight in the west and northwest. There will be scattered snow showers in Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Mayo. Met Éireann says the showers will become isolated overnight with icy stretches. The alert lasts for…

The Ballina/ Westport to Athlone train lines will remain closed tomorrow. Iarnród Éireann have issued the notice this evening, with a large amount of trees blocking tracks along the route. Bus transfers have been arranged to operate tomorrow instead.…

Uisce Éireann crews have organised a number of alternative water supplies for customers in Co Galway who have been impacted by disruptions due to the non-restoration of power. Mid Galway Regional Water Supply Scheme: Monivea (near Post Office) and at the…

The estimated effect of Storm Éowyn on phone users is the largest in recording history, according to the Commission for Communications Regulation. However, Comreg added the impact has appeared to have peaked. A spokesperson says a total of 40 per cent of all…

120,000 people across the country are without water this evening. The worst affected areas are in the northwest of the country, particularly the Galway / Mayo area. Uisce Éireann crews continue to monitor the impact of Storm Éowyn on water supplies across the…