Roads ‘too bad’ for medical staff to visit homes MEDICAL staff are refusing to visit patients in Erris because the roads leading to their homes are in such a horrendous condition. more >

Mayo gets a ‘savage’ review on famous US travel site AN Emmy award-winning videographer and travel correspondent for the hugely-popular Huffington Post website has described Mayo as "savage craic". more >

GAA: Students fail their final exam MAYO 0-14 NUI GALWAY 0-4 Mayo team captain Alan Dillon holds the Paddy Francis Dwyer Cup in floodlit McHale Park, Castlebar, last Friday night. more >

Golden girl Lynch makes history in Dublin BELMULLET’S Michelle Lynch brought the first ever Irish senior title to Golden Gloves Boxing Club on Saturday night last. more >

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