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Western News

Park and Ride for Sunday’s games in Salthill

by 17/05/13 1:43pm

Worried about where to park for the big game on Sunday? Here’s an idea that will make life easier for everyone. Galway GAA, the management committee at Galway Airport, Galway Chamber of Commerce and Farrell Travel have come together to...

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NUI Galway looking for comfort eaters

Researchers at NUI Galway are looking into the reasons why people comfort eat.They are examining the influence of emotional factors...

Wednesday, 15/05/13 - 11:31am Read More

Western People Mini Marathon to feature on Irish TV

The fourth annual Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon attracted thousands of participants and supporters to Castlebar on...

Wednesday, 15/05/13 - 7:43am Read More

Man arrested in connection with fires in Ballina estate

Gardaí in Ballina have arrested a man in relation to criminal damage caused as a result of a number of fires...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 3:26pm Read More

Mayo’s new Lotto millionaires collect their prize

Mayo’s new Lotto millionaires were on top of the world today, Tuesday, May 14, as they picked up a cheque for €1,292,228....

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 3:16pm Read More

National News

SF seeks clarification on Justice Minister’s allegations against Wallace

by 18/05/13 7:57pm

Sinn Féin is seeking clarification from the Justice Minister Alan Shatter on his sources of information regarding the allegations against Wexford TD Mick Wallace.In a live televised debate on Thursday, Alan Shatter accused Mr Wallace of having had a traffic...

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New opinion poll shows gains for Sinn Féin

A new opinion poll just out shows gains for Sinn Féin at the expense of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.There...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 5:13pm Read More

Man arrested in connection with 80s sex-assault complaints released

A man in his 60s, arrested by gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of sexual assault complaints, has today been...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 5:05pm Read More

Taoiseach to receive doctorate from Boston College

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will receive an honorary doctorate at Boston College next Monday. The event, which marks the 150th anniversary...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 3:51pm Read More

Man arrested in connection with daytime shooting outside gym

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Dublin's Northside last Wednesday.The victim - who was aged...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 3:01pm Read More

Entertainment

Daft Punk: Auto-Tune making pop singers sound like clones

by 18/05/13 6:38pm

Daft Punk think Auto-Tune is ruining pop music.Though the duo - Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter - like experimenting with the vocal-tweaking software in a "fun" way, they think it is over-relied on to make a singer's voice sound...

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‘No big star wants to be associated with’ American Idol

Insiders believe 'American Idol' will struggle to attract A-List judges next season.While Randy Jackson has quit and producers are reportedly...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 1:41pm Read More

Close friend of Beyonce tweets congratulations on pregnancy

Russell Simmons has congratulated Beyonce Knowles on her pregnancy.It comes after the 31-year-old singer hit back at the rumours in...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 12:24pm Read More

French police: ‘Crazy guy’ responsible for Cannes gunfire

Police in France have said "a crazy guy" was responsible for the shots fired at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday.Christoph...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 11:04am Read More

Bieber ‘works with’ Cyrus as deadline passes to claim pet monkey

The deadline has passed for Justin Bieber to claim his pet monkey from German customs.The animal, called Mally, was seized...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 9:26am Read More

Western Sport

Park and Ride for Sunday’s games in Salthill

by 17/05/13 1:43pm

Worried about where to park for the big game on Sunday? Here’s an idea that will make life easier for everyone. Galway GAA, the management committee at Galway Airport, Galway Chamber of Commerce and Farrell Travel have come together to...

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Connacht sign All Blacks star of the future

  In what will be seen as new coach Pat Lam’s first major contribution at Connacht Rugby, the club have...

Wednesday, 15/05/13 - 1:02pm Read More

Western People Mini Marathon to feature on Irish TV

The fourth annual Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon attracted thousands of participants and supporters to Castlebar on...

Wednesday, 15/05/13 - 7:43am Read More

Trio commit to Connacht

Connacht trio Frank Murphy, Mata Fifita and Brian Murphy have committed to the province by singing contract extensions.The latest deals...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 2:29pm Read More

O’Connor, Flavin, McCarthy & Elwood to take final Connacht bow

Johnny O'Connor will wear the Connacht number seven jersey one last time tonight.The province take on Glasgow Warriors at the...

Friday, 03/05/13 - 8:59am Read More

Ballinrobe horseracing tips

Tips for today's horse races at Ballinrobe.BALLINROBE: 5.55 Moiqen, 7.25 Ballyreesode, 7.55 Bad Cigar, 8.25 Walking Man.

Tuesday, 30/04/13 - 1:00pm Read More

National Sport

Laois end long wait for Leinster semis berth

by 18/05/13 8:01pm

Laois 1-16 Antrim 0-13Antrim's miserable run in the Leinster SHC continued at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise when they were sent crashing out of the provincial title race by an improving Laois side.Antrim have only won two games since they joined...

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Toulon hang on to win Heineken Cup

Clermont Auvergne 15 Toulon 16Toulon survived a late Clermont surge to win the Heineken Cup victory at the Aviva Stadium...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 6:10pm Read More

Monaghan and Roscommon advance to Nicky Rackard semis

Monaghan and Roscommon booked semi-final places in the Nicky Rackard Cup, with goals key in their quarter-final wins over Sligo...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 6:05pm Read More

Toulon win Heineken Cup

Toulon have won the Heineken Cup, beating Clermont Auvergne 16-15 in the final in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today.Report...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 5:51pm Read More

Down and Kildare advance in Christy Ring Cup

Down and Kildare advanced to the semi-finals of the Christy Ring Cup, following wins over Derry and Wicklow respectively this...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 5:14pm Read More

Longford outclass Fermanagh to reach cup final

Longford qualified for the Lory Meagher Cup final against Warwickshire on June 8, following a 6-13 to 1-10 win over...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 4:52pm Read More