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Mayo Restaurants Bid For National Awards

by Keith Bourke 21/05/13 1:22pm

Eight Mayo restaurants celebrated their success at the Connacht Regional Irish Restaurant Awards, and will now go on to represent their county for the national titles at the All-Ireland at Santa Rita/ LIFE Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards 2013. The All-Ireland...

Wilderness Conference Discusses Benefits of Nephin Beg Project

Over 100 delegates gathered in Westport, to attend a conference entitled ‘ Wilderness in a Modified European Landscape’. The two...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 1:18pm Read More

Taoiseach Urges County to MAN UP Against Domestic Violence

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD said that he was “one for reality and the truth” when he made a commitment...

Tuesday, 21/05/13 - 1:10pm Read More

Park and Ride for Sunday’s games in Salthill

Worried about where to park for the big game on Sunday? Here’s an idea that will make life easier for...

Friday, 17/05/13 - 1:43pm Read More

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

‘Business as usual’ at Tipperary hotel under provisional liquidation

by Western People 22/05/13 3:23pm

The group that has been appointed as a provisional liquidator to a Co Tipperary hotel with 75 weddings on the books, including one tomorrow, has said it is "business as usual" at the hotel.PREM Group has been appointed to manage...

Ireland continues to have the second worst long-term unemployment figures in the European Union. New figures from EuroStat show that...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:42pm Read More

Taoiseach: ‘We do not do special deals’ on corporate tax

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said he will be making clear at a European Council meeting today that Ireland is...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:28pm Read More

Court finds pair guilty of murder of Brazilian man in Kerry

Two men have been found guilty of murdering a Brazilian man and dumping his body in a north Kerry bog.The...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:21pm Read More

Gallagher: Only right and proper that EU recognises Irish language

A Fianna Fáil MEP is welcoming efforts to support the establishment of an Irish-language version of the official European Parliament...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:11pm Read More

Lennon artefacts given to the UK

by Western People 22/05/13 2:24pm

Handwritten John Lennon lyrics to songs such as Strawberry Fields Forever, as well as letters from the former Beatles star, have been given to the UK.The manuscripts and documents - some of them unseen in public - have been donated...

One Direction have advised Little Mix to "be themselves" while breaking the US.The 'Little Things' hitmakers are close to the...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 12:44pm Read More

Franco: I’ll use ‘ugly’ shots to make film better

James Franco didn't cut his "ugly" scenes from 'As I Lay Dying'.The actor-and-director found himself both in front of and...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 12:41pm Read More

Director reveals new Hangover is all about Alan

'The Hangover Part III' is "Alan's story".Director Todd Phillips has revealed that the final installment in the buddy comedy series...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 12:40pm Read More

Sharon’s back as ‘X Factor’ judging panel confirmed

Sharon Osbourne, Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow and Louis Walsh have been confirmed as this year's 'X Factor' judges.ITV have finally...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 11:12am Read More

Mayo set down marker for the season with crushing of Galway

by Western People 21/05/13 3:32pm

Mayo 4-16 Galway 0-11Red cards for both Garreth Bradshaw and Niall Coleman didn't help Galway, but Mayo tore them asunder before that in a comprehensive win at Pearse Stadium.Cathal Carolan, Enda Varley and Donal Vaughan all hit the net for...

Park and Ride for Sunday’s games in Salthill

Worried about where to park for the big game on Sunday? Here’s an idea that will make life easier for...

Friday, 17/05/13 - 1:43pm Read More

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

Garcia ‘sorry’ for Woods ‘fried chicken’ jibe

by Western People 22/05/13 1:57pm

Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.Garcia, who has been...

Olivier Giroud wants Arsenal to kick on in the Champions League after securing qualification for a 16th successive season.The Gunners...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 1:46pm Read More

Western News

Mayo Restaurants Bid For National Awards

Wilderness Conference Discusses Benefits of Nephin Beg Project

Taoiseach Urges County to MAN UP Against Domestic Violence

Park and Ride for Sunday’s games in Salthill

NUI Galway looking for comfort eaters

National News

‘Business as usual’ at Tipperary hotel under provisional liquidation

EU report reveals long-term and youth unemployment problem in Ireland

Taoiseach: ‘We do not do special deals’ on corporate tax

Court finds pair guilty of murder of Brazilian man in Kerry

Gallagher: Only right and proper that EU recognises Irish language

Entertainment

Lennon artefacts given to the UK

One D: Trick to breaking the US is be yourself

Franco: I’ll use ‘ugly’ shots to make film better

Director reveals new Hangover is all about Alan

Sharon’s back as ‘X Factor’ judging panel confirmed

Western Sport

Mayo set down marker for the season with crushing of Galway

Park and Ride for Sunday’s games in Salthill

Connacht sign All Blacks star of the future

Western People Mini Marathon to feature on Irish TV

Trio commit to Connacht

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

National Sport

Garcia ‘sorry’ for Woods ‘fried chicken’ jibe

Giorud seeking improvement

Woods: Garcia comment ‘wrong and hurtful’

Pellegrini leaving Malaga ‘for sporting reasons’

Laois and Louth name teams

Clark: Players taking legal counsel on anchored putters

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