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WEBBallina singer gets ready to release debut album. Sarah Keane’s musical adventure continues. Her watershed debut album is almost ready to drop, marking a point when the growing reputation of this singer and songwriter from Ballina could propel her into a whole new realm of possibilities.
People with 'Long Covid' continue to receive treatment, HSE …
WEB1 day ago · Joan Geraghty. The HSE is unlikely to be able to outline a cure for long-term health conditions relating to Covid-19, as well as Lyme Disease, but the current procedure for treating people with the conditions was outlined to members at a meeting of Health Forum West last week. Saolta Interim CEO Ann Cosgrove told …
More than half of public want general election this month, poll ...
WEB17 hours ago · By Rebecca Black, PA. More than half of the Irish public want a general election this month, a poll has indicated. While the current Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil/Green Party coalition can continue until early 2025, there has been speculation the next general election may be called sooner.
Government ‘has important work to finish’ before an election, says ...
WEB19 hours ago · By Rebecca Black, PA. The government has important work to complete before a general election will be called, the Tánaiste has said. There has been speculation that an election will be called before Christmas, but the current coalition could go full term, which would mean an election in early 2025.
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WEBMayo school principals are facing tough choices as costs soar. Wed, 02 Oct, 2024. The principals of two of the fastest-growing primary schools in Mayo fear that basic funding is not keeping pace with inflation and that this risks eroding progress made on inclusion and modernisation in national schools.
What the papers say: Saturday's front pages - Western People
WEB1 day ago · By Jessica Coates, PA. Middle Eastern unrest continues to dominate Ireland's front pages. The Irish Times leads with a story about Israel warning Ireland to move Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon, a story about the Stormont security pass of Michael McMonagle, who previously worked for the party and was convicted of child sex offences, not being returned until this week, and a story about driving ...
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WEB5 days ago · Widow says 34-year-old husband could have been saved if hospital scanner was working. Wed, 02 Oct, 2024. Cork University Hospital (CUH) has apologised “unreservedly and sincerely” for “failings in care” during the admission of father of one, Patrick (Pat) Murphy, on September 1st, 2021. It has also apologised for …
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WEBRevealed: Western People Mayo Super League Team of the Year. Tue, 17 Sep, 2024. The Elverys Sports Super League is now wrapped and after much deliberation, the Western People has picked its Team of the Year. Champions Castlebar Celtic have had an unprecedented year of success and lead the way with six places.
Local politics - Western People
WEBMayo County Council accused of 'stockpiling' vacant homes. Wed, 10 Jul, 2024. A Mayo councillor has described as “unforgivable” the fact that Mayo County Council currently owns 50 vacant houses. Aontú Cllr Paul Lawless has hit out at the local authority, branding it the “biggest hoarder” of vacant houses in the county.
Life - Western People
WEBDifferent breed: James shows shear skill in a dying art. Travelling 16 kilometres south of Westport into the hill country of Drummin recently, Mark Godfrey eventually came to a road lined with meadowsweet, heather and vetch, and arrived at the home of James Hopkins, a sheep farmer and fastest man with a hand shears at the world shearing finals ...