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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

INTO leaders to recommend acceptance of revised Croke Park 2

by Western People 22/05/13 5:51pm

The INTO has said it will recommend to its members to accept the revised Labour Relations Commission proposals on Croke Park 2.At a meeting today, leaders decided to put the new proposals to its 32,000 members in a ballot with...

The INTO has said it will recommend to its members to accept the revised Labour Relations Commission proposals on Croke...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 5:51pm Read More

Wallace: How could penalty points incident reach Minister ‘a year later’?

Mick Wallace has said he hopes the Standards in Public Office Commission will get to the bottom of the penalty...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 4:29pm Read More

Wallace: How could penalty points incident reach Minister ‘a year later’?

Mick Wallace has said he hopes the Standards in Public Office Commission will get to the bottom of the penalty...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 4:29pm Read More

Govt passes Bill to allow for greater use of generic drugs

Health Minister James Reilly has welcomed the passing of new legislation which allows for greater use of generic drugs. The...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 4:16pm Read More

Geri: Spice Girls musical ‘not s**t’

by Western People 22/05/13 5:38pm

Geri Halliwell doesn't "regret" the Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever!'.The singer went to watch the production - which was created by Judy Cramer and Jennifer Saunders and contained the band's songs - in London last night for the final time...

Geri Halliwell doesn't "regret" the Spice Girls musical 'Viva Forever!'.The singer went to watch the production - which was created...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 5:38pm Read More

Former ‘X Factor’ contestant lauds ‘genius idea’ to get Sharon back

Amelia Lily thinks it's a "genius idea" to get Sharon Osbourne back on 'The X Factor'.The 18-year-old singer - who...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 4:11pm Read More

Former ‘X Factor’ contestant lauds ‘genius idea’ to get Sharon back

Amelia Lily thinks it's a "genius idea" to get Sharon Osbourne back on 'The X Factor'.The 18-year-old singer - who...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 4:11pm Read More

Lennon artefacts given to the UK

Handwritten John Lennon lyrics to songs such as Strawberry Fields Forever, as well as letters from the former Beatles star,...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 2:24pm 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

Former United player Brian Greenhoff dies aged 60

by Western People 22/05/13 5:13pm

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.Greenhoff made 271 appearances for the Red Devils and won 18 caps.Born in Barnsley, Greenhoff joined United in 1968 and was part of the United team that won the...

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.Greenhoff made 271 appearances for the Red Devils and...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 5:13pm 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

INTO leaders to recommend acceptance of revised Croke Park 2

INTO leaders to recommend acceptance of revised Croke Park 2

Wallace: How could penalty points incident reach Minister ‘a year later’?

Wallace: How could penalty points incident reach Minister ‘a year later’?

Govt passes Bill to allow for greater use of generic drugs

Entertainment

Geri: Spice Girls musical ‘not s**t’

Geri: Spice Girls musical ‘not s**t’

Former ‘X Factor’ contestant lauds ‘genius idea’ to get Sharon back

Former ‘X Factor’ contestant lauds ‘genius idea’ to get Sharon back

Lennon artefacts given to the UK

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

Former United player Brian Greenhoff dies aged 60

Former United player Brian Greenhoff dies aged 60

McIlroy plays down rift talk

McIlroy plays down rift talk

Keane free to face England

Keane free to face England

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