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Western News

CRINNISH CHALLENGE MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

by 13/06/13 10:18am

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the the Crinnish Challenge. Hike to the Hidden Village of Crinnish on June 22 at 2pm. This route is opened only once a year. Hike and Walk starts at The Full Shilling in...

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Video: The Leaving Cert Maths paper error and what it means

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  Ballina Maths teacher Eamon Toland who runs mathstutor,ie has  prepared a video on the error that appeared in the...

Tuesday, 11/06/13 - 4:32pm Read More

Fionnuala Play Comes to Mayo

A one-man show about the stricken Shell tunnel boring machine The Fionnuala goes on tour this month. Ailliliu Fionnuala, written...

Tuesday, 11/06/13 - 11:14am Read More

Mayo Restaurants Shine At Food Awards

Mayo restaurants and chefs triumphed at the Santa Rita/Life Magazine Irish Restaurant Awards. The Awards recognise achievement and excellence in...

Tuesday, 11/06/13 - 11:00am Read More

Funding Of €11m Granted To Secure Future of Sacred Heart Hospital

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the announcement and confirmation to him by the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the...

Thursday, 06/06/13 - 9:03am Read More

National News

Chairman steps down after distribution of pro-life leaflets in Dublin primary school

by 18/06/13 10:51pm

The Chairman of the Board of a South Dublin Primary school has resigned over distributing pro-life leaflets to young pupils.Eddie Shaw said he was stepping down with immediate effect from the Board of the Harold School in Glasthule with immediate...

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Ireland’s refugee acceptance rate lower than European counterparts

Ireland is not accepting as many refugees as its European counterparts.That is the claim being made by the Irish Refugee...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 8:58pm Read More

Two arrested after drugs seizure in Galway

Two men have been arrested in Galway after a major drugs seizure in the county.Herbal cannabis with an estimated street...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 8:46pm Read More

Clare murder trial hears student ‘suffered sustained and violent assault’

A student whose body was found in a barrel on a Clare farm was the victim of a violent and...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 5:08pm Read More

Man charged with murder of Polish national

A 47 year-old Polish man has been charged with the murder of Bogdan Michalkiawicz in Letterkenny in Donegal last month.Dariusz...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 4:57pm Read More

Entertainment

Amy: I couldn’t play a superhero lead

by 18/06/13 3:01pm

Amy Adams doesn't think she looks good enough in Lycra to play a superhero.The 38-year-old actress stars as Lois Lane - the love interest of Superman's alter ego Clark Kent - in 'Man of Steel' and she is delighted she...

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Tom ‘tried to convert Penelope’ to Scientology

Tom Cruise allegedly tried to convert Penelope Cruz to Scientology, according to a new documentary.The 'Mission: Impossible' actor is said...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 2:12pm Read More

Former Corrie star Flanagan ‘very shaken’ by break-in at home

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 2:02pm Read More

Katy ‘hasn’t spoken to Russell since split’

Katy Perry hasn't heard from Russell Brand since he sent her a text message saying he wanted a divorce.The couple's...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 11:07am Read More

No regrets for ex-TOWIE star Lauren

Lauren Goodger doesn't regret leaving 'The Only Way is Essex'.The reality star quit the show last year to take part...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 11:02am Read More

Western Sport

Laois give Galway scare in fight for Leinster Hurling final place

by 16/06/13 4:46pm

Galway 2-17 Laois 1-13Galway were given a huge fright by an unconsidered Laois side before falling over the line to book their place in the Leinster SHC final at O'Moore Park.The verdict was in doubt right up to the last...

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Ireland Junior World Cup star has Mayo roots

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Ireland’s Junior World Cup semi final hopes rest on the outcome of showdown on Thursday June 13, with New Zealand,...

Tuesday, 11/06/13 - 10:42am Read More

You want some? London stun Sligo in Connacht Championship

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London    1-12 Sligo    0-14   LONDON issued a warning to the Connacht Championship with a stunning win over Sligo last...

Tuesday, 04/06/13 - 10:46am Read More

McConville: O’Hara has ‘personal axe to grind’ with Sligo boss Walsh

Former Armagh footballer Oisin McConville says Eamonn O'Hara had been out of line with his comments on last night's Sunday...

Monday, 27/05/13 - 10:46am Read More

McConville: O’Hara has ‘personal axe to grind’ with Sligo boss Walsh

Former Armagh footballer Oisin McConville says Eamonn O'Hara had been out of line with his comments on last night's Sunday...

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McConville: O’Hara has ‘personal axe to grind’ with Sligo boss Walsh

Former Armagh footballer Oisin McConville says Eamonn O'Hara had been out of line with his comments on last night's Sunday...

Monday, 27/05/13 - 10:46am Read More

National Sport

New West Brom deal for Reid

by 18/06/13 5:23pm

West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.Albion announced around a month ago that they were in negotiations with the former Republic of Ireland international after he failed to make enough appearances...

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Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham tomorrow as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool,...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 5:12pm Read More

O’Neill ace too sharp at Ascot

Leading National Hunt trainer Jonjo O'Neill claimed the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot as Well Sharp carried the familiar silks...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 4:12pm Read More

Pennant pens new Stoke deal

Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club.The Potters had announced earlier...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 3:17pm Read More

Dawn delivers in Palace thriller

Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in an incredible finish to the St James's Palace Stakes...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 2:41pm Read More

Minute’s silence for Cecil at Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot paid its respects to the late Sir Henry Cecil with a minute's silence before the opening race of...

Tuesday, 18/06/13 - 2:37pm Read More