The cost of living crisis is forcing families to cut back on some essential school items, with some hunting for second hand books and uniforms. The divisions with the largest increases over the year were housing, water, electricity , gas and other fuels , up over 16 per cent. A status yellow thunderstorm and rain warning is in effect for Connacht and 15 other counties. Investigations are, Hard pressed households will be paying more for waste disposal after two companies announced they were hiking their fees. ", 'RTE is a dead duck after the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal - the public will never trust it again'. Over 5000 new university places are set to come on stream over 5 years, and the, Half of renters are paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent. We take our best guess at Vera Pauw's final-23. Kate and her family got to perform many pieces including an, The Aont representative for Mayo has called on the Government to end the forced TV license fee. Temperatures could hit highs of 24 degrees today, with a few showers expected later. Nicola Bulley's death was accidental and she did not have "any desire" to take her own life, a coroner concluded. According to todays Trolley Watch figures, from the INMO, there are 43 patients waiting for beds in Sligo University Hospital, 35 patients waiting, A joint Garda operation involving Garda from the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford division and Galway division was carried out earlier this morning, Wednesday, 14th June 2023. World Sheep Shearing Champion expected into Ireland West Airport this morning, Media Minister to outline planned RT review to Cabinet this morning, Fines and prison sentences to be imposed on those who continue to protest against abortion outside of medical centres, Air Corps to get new plane for Ireland's coastline today, Public will have a say in the redesign of Irish passports, 23% of Mayo people think artificial intelligence will replace their jobs, No resolution in retained fire fighter dispute following today's Labour Court talks, Galway farmer jailed for six years for manslaughter, New Cathaoirleach of West Mayo MD elected today, An extensive programme of events take place next week in Ballina for the Mary Robinson Climate Conference, Crossmolina councillor says drug users' families across the county are facing intimidation by drug dealers due to outstanding debt, Principal of Cullens NS to meet with council management to agree road safety works at the new school, Motorists reminded that the speed limit on the new N5 dual carriageway from Turlough to Castlebar is 100 kph, German travel agents in Mayo over recent days, shared their experience with their followers on social media, Entries sought for the inaugural, Yeats Thoor Ballylee Poetry Prize, Dee Forbes resigns as Director General of RTE in light of payment controversy, Retained fire fighters to hold talks in the Labour court today over pay and conditions row, Ballina is listed within the top 10 in the IBAL summer litter survey, Funeral takes place today of man who died following Bonniconlon road collision, Sinn Fein at lowest level in Opinion Poll since 2021, but still tops the list, 52 arrests for sale and supply of drugs in Mayo this year, Lucky Galway person wins 500,000 in Euromillions draw, Williamstown sports star to be honored with homecoming this evening, Labour's first woman General Secretary with Galway roots passes away in UK, Mayo Rose launches Brussels branch of Comhaltas Ceoltir ireann, Mayo Aont representative calls on Government to end TV license fee, 186 shoplifting incidents recorded in Mayo in the past year, Communications Minister to hold talks with RT Chair this afternoon over undeclared Tubridy payments, 37th Annual Connacht Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Rally gets underway today, Tuam Deputy says creating our own renewable energy could help bring our energy costs down, Ballina Connacht Fleadh launch festival brochure today, Tributes paid at today's JPC meeting to retired Garda Supt Joe McKenna, Mayo student featured in Marino Institute of Education campaign, Drug dealing to teenagers in county Galway on snapchat needs to be addressed, according to Headford councillor, Castlebar based Architect firm takes category award at the national RIAI Awards, Mayo Journalist takes category award in the 2023 Justice Media Awards, Achill's Bunnacurry to Keel Road closed to traffic due to a road collision, Mayo Senator urges parents to be aware of the delays involved in applying for a first time passport, Consultative Forum will move to University of Galway today, Debris discovered in the search for a submersible in the Atlantic Ocean, Review into RTE accounts finds almost 350,000 in payments to former Late Late host undeclared, Ballyhaunis councillor says new Aldi store will attract more business to the locality, Six charities to benefit from the 2023 Ireland West Airport "Run on the Runway" this September, Group of teenagers rescued after getting into difficulty in the water of Sligos Strandhill Beach yesterday afternoon, More than 74,000 euro in total announced today for Agricultural Shows in Mayo, It's been confirmed Ireland is the most expensive country in Europe, Warning for the spread of potato blight over the next few days, Call for memorial to Savita Halappanavar in Dublin, New 7 million euro ALDI store opens in Ballyhaunis this morning, Minister of State confirms that a consultant has been appointed for The North Mayo Destination Plan, Local authorities considering ramping up farm water pollution inspections, Fund raising efforts already underway after almost 200,000 euro fire damage was caused to Headford Rugby Club last weekend, Road to Achill's Keem beach is closed today due to improvement works, New Cathaoirleach elected today at the AGM of Ballina Municipal District, SIPTU has confirmed that the one thousand euro pandemic recognition payment has now been paid to hundreds of hospital contract cleaners, Funeral to take place at the weekend of the man who died in Bonniconlon road collision on Saturday last, Parents advised to be more proactive in monitoring what their children are watching online, An additional council general operative appointed to the Headford area, welcomed by local councillor, Almost 6,500 people are currently waiting to access Home Help support across the country, Minister Naughton will be in Achill tomorrow to launch Fit Stick Walking Trail, Walking trails in Mayo, Roscommon and Galway today secure 10,000 euro each under the government's Walks Scheme, Over 200 households without power in Mayo this morning, There are 50 patients on trolleys today waiting for admission to Sligo University Hospital, Expansion of Healthcare and Veterinary places over the next 5 years will encourage young people to further their education here rather than abroad, New report shows 1 in every 2 renters spend at least 30% of their income on rent, Central Bank warns Government not to overspend in this year's Budget, Irish Wheelchair Association makes 33 key recommendations in its pre budget submission, Road users asked to take due caution as Orange weather warnings for thunderstorms and heavy showers in place, Status Orange Thunderstorm and Rain Warning issued for entire country, 7.5 million funding announced to commence construction of Daisy Lodge in Cong following today's cabinet meeting, Application for extended ED at MUH due to be submitted by September, according to the hospital Manager, Boil Water Notice issued for Clare Island Public Water Scheme, Mayo Deputy calls for more to be done in the Defective Concrete Block scheme for homeowners across the county, IFI reopens two fisheries in the region that closed due to elevated water temperatures have been reopened, Busy EDs at hospitals across the region again today, A Pfizer vaccine executive has been advised, due to threats ,not to attend the inquest into the death of a Mayo teenager, Unprecedented flooding caused by a cloud burst in the Castlebar village of Turlough yesterday evening, Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning issued for the entire country, The number of women seeking support due to domestic abuse has reached a fifty year high, Latest CSO report shows Ukrainians make up almost 3% of the population of Mayo, Garda to be instructed to immediately begin buying bodycams with legislation to allow them to be passed in a matter of weeks, Family of Eddie Fitzmaurice continue their appeal for information 25 years on following the inquest into his death, All out strike of retained firefighters will NOT go ahead as planned, New Cathaoirligh elected in Athlone, Roscommon and Boyle Municipal Districts, New Cathaoirleach elected for Sligo County Council, Tubbercurry Family and Childcare Resource Centre awarded grant from RTE Toy Show Appeal, The annual O'Malley Clan Rally takes place this weekend in Westport and Clare Island, Local deputy says adequate public transport from Mayo to other cities and airports is crucial, Galway Green Senator announces her intention to contest the next European election in this constituency, Long waits for patients presenting at the emergency departments of hospitals across the region today, Status Yellow Thunderstorm and Rain Warning issued for Roscommon and Galway, Over 250,000 approved to Ballinrobe Community Arts & Amenity Centre, according to Mayo Deputy, Booker Prize nominee is to be the judge of this years Wild Atlantic Words literary festival short story competition, Sligo Abbey and artist feature on reflective film for evening Angelus on RTE One, The Mirtn OConnor Band - one of the headline acts of the Connacht Fleadh and Festival, 2023, Minister Naughton in Achill this Thursday for launch of Fit Stick Walking Trails, Gardai continue appeal for information into the fatal road traffic collision where a man was hit by an articulated lorry in Bonniconlon on Saturday morning, Incorporation of St Angela's College into ATU continues to progress, HSE study shows cocaine addiction treatment could rise by more than half in the next three years, Gardai attend single vehicle collision in Pontoon yesterday evening, Retained firefighters strike suspended today to allow Labour Court talks, Documentary to be launched this month to commemorate JFK's visit to Galway, Sligo mother of four who died tragically on Wednesday after being hit by a train will be laid to rest today, Over 2,000 Gardai assaulted on duty since 2015, Gardai continue appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision in Bonniconlon, Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Connacht counties until 10 tonight, Sinn Fein drop points but still top this morning's opinion polls, Hundreds without power this morning as ESB working across the region, Thunderstorm and Rain warning for Connacht counties changes from Status Yellow to Orange, Road closed between Ballyheane and Ballintubber following an accident, Sligo Councillor heads concern over two apartment complexes in Sligo discontinuing student accommodation, Road closed in Dunmore following road traffic collision, Over 900 people effected by power outage in Westport among a number of outages across the county, Male pedestrian dies in hospital following road traffic collision in Bonniconlon this morning, Status Yellow thunderstorm and rain warning issued for all Connacht counties, Road closed between Bonniconlon and Corballa following serious collision, Former Connacht champion with Galway elected as Mayor of Galway, Two Mount Falcon Resort staff discharged without injuries after a tree fell on a marquee yesterday, Man arrested in Galway following 70,000 drug seizure, Two workers injured as part of a tree fell on a marquee at Mount Falcon Resort this afternoon, Three separate investigations continuing into Wednesday's Sligo train tragedy, Portwest announce its acquisition of Canadian company IFR Workwear, Tramore retained fire fighters claim Minister O'Brien said today he hopes for "some positive outcomes over the weekend" to the present dispute, 800 percent increase in school absences for holidays during term last year, Castlebar Cathaoirleach insists there wont be any patients in a new Emergency Dept at Mayo University for three years at the earliest, Ballina musician to play at the funeral of the late Christy Dignam in Dublin tomorrow, Speaking in Mayo, Taoiseach says his government is in favour of an EU Restoration Law, Wanton vandalism to a wall at Williamstown Handball Club. The pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was treated at the scene before . Then its all about novels, drama, short stories and poetry as English paper two gets underway from 2:00PM. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A 14-year-old boy died after hiking with his stepfather and brother in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas on Friday. The young woman who has been named as Melissa Patterson went to Davitt College in. The Sunday Times / Behaviour and Attitudes Survey shows, Hundreds of customers are still without power this morning - after lightning strikes caused further damage to ESB Networks overnight. The Labour Court has intervened in the fire service dispute ahead of the closure of all stations tomorrow and has invited both sides to, A film documentary will be launched later this month to mark the 60th anniversary of the visit of John F. Kennedy to Galway. News Group Newspapers Limited in . The Castlebar to Newport road is currently closed and local diversions are in place. The Irish Pharmacy Union says they've endured a 15 year pay freeze, with many now on the brink of closure. The Government's Dialogue is an integral part of, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that a significant increase is to be made in the number of training places for GP's in Ireland. Three extra trains have been added to the day's schedule, including a 10.15 service from Galway to Dublin., Toll charges on the country's motorways are going up from next month. The man who died, who was aged in his forties, has been named as Radley Searle, of 8 Oakwood Drive, Ballina, and formerly of, Sinn Fein's suffered a two-year slump in a new poll out today. The Castlebar to Claremorris road has been closed to traffic pending a forensic investigation of the scene. ESB crews are working to restore, The weather warning currently in place for Connacht counties has been upgraded from a Status Yellow to a Status Orange thunderstorm and rain. Latest Castlebar Accidents In The News. Met ireann says the affected areas will see heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a chance of hail. It follows the ongoing, Talks take place at the Labour court today to try to resolve the dispute threatening retained fire services across the country. The number of arrests has in turn led to 7,134 years of imprisonment for those convicted to date as a result. Garda have said that the teenager is in a serious condition. A review was carried out by Grant Thornton into RT's accounts - which was discussed by the board of the, ALDI has opened its new 7 million euro Ballyhaunis store this morning and 30 new jobs have been created. It still holds it's place as the most popular party,, There were 52 arrests for the sale and supply of drugs in county Mayo so far this year and that included a major seizure in Ballina last April. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Both Junior and Leaving Certs will sit English papers this morning. Female pedestrian (18) badly injured following crash in Castlebar ", 'RTE is a dead duck after the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal - the public will never trust it again'. Diversions are being put in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time. Belmullet based Fianna Fail Councillor Sean Carey won the voting by 5 votes to 2 against Independent Councillor Johno OMalley. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. Floral tributes . The no-frills carrier has secured a number of take-off and landing slots at Dublin airport for next winter according to the Irish Independent. Fri Jul 31 2015 - 20:08 A woman (18) has died following in a collision at Castlebar, Co Mayo on Thursday. . A teenager has died following a road crash in Castlebar, Co Mayo last night. The event hits the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Saturday, 16th Sept. Oktoberfeis is a combination of Irish trad music,, 31 nursing homes have been forced to close in the past three years. No injuries have been reported at this time. Nub News is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK's magazine and newspaper industry). It's to allow for talks today at the Labour Court. THE N60 on the Castlebar side of Breaffy village is closed following a collision. Uisce Eireann is warning us to conserve water supplies where, The number of Irish people surviving after a cancer diagnosis is growing. Father of Castlebar's Olympic swimmer dies in hiking accident in France Castlebar - The Irish Times One female pedestrian aged in her 40s, was fatally injured and her body remains, Emergency services are at the scene of a "serious incident" in Ballasadare, County Sligo. Mayo Deputy Michael Ring has welcomed the fund, stating, People who want to live in island communities will be able to avail of higher grants to renovate derelict homes. One dead and four injured in two car collision in Mayo - RT Browse Incidents in Ireland. Woman (30s) dies after car enters a river in Co Mayo The warning will, Record numbers of women suffering domestic abuse sought the support of frontline services last year. Satisfaction levels with the government overall have improved with 39 percent support - up four points on May. Garda and emergency services were alerted to a car in the river near Hobans car park and the driver of the car, a female in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. RTE to issue 'comprehensive' statement; Dee Forbes will NOT appear before Oireachtas - live updates, Media Minister Catherine Martin will this morning bring proposals to Cabinet for an independent external review into governance and culture at RT, Gardai examine blood-splattered car in Donegal missing person and alleged assault probe, A house in the Killybegs area has also been sealed off since Monday. They'll be used to, Irish passports are set to get a redesign with the public being asked what flora and fauna should appear on the new design. Our Connaught Telegraph compact edition is out every Tuesday with the latest news, sport and entertainment in Castlebar and Mayo. Sharon Cameron, Environment Awareness Officer of Mayo County Council, will deliver this very informative and interactive presentation. Ireland has one of the best global mixes, The ECB seems concerned inflation is going to be a permanent feature of the economy for the next three years. If a resolution isnt found by Tuesday, half of fire stations will close. Anyone with information about the Saturday shooting can contact homicide detectives at 510-238-3821 or leave a tip with . ", 'RTE is a dead duck after the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal - the public will never trust it again'. The North Mayo Destination Plan which is been prepared by Filte Ireland is, The Department of Housing is considering how to significantly increase the number of county council farm Good Agricultural Practice regulation inspections amid efforts to boost water quality. A recently, Almost 200,000 euro fire damage was caused to a county Galway Rugby Club last weekend. The drivers of the two cars received minor injuries. The detailed analysis also shows RTE had a contractual obligation to pay the former Late Late Show presenter the additional fees once a third-party commercial deal underwritten by the broadcaster fell through. The, Minister of State at the Department of Transport Jack Chambers met with members of Sligo County Council last Friday regarding the N17 Knock to Collooney Bypass project. Greyston Holt balances the bright lights with island life. Firefighters won't be servicing any of their equipment or attending training drills for the duration of the action. The scene is currently preserved to allow an examination to be conducted by Forensic Collision Investigators. An Irish Independent analysis found crime rates in Cork, Limerick and Waterford have risen considerably since before the pandemic. Leo Varadkar commented on the, A Mayo senator has welcomed news from the Minister for Health that a design team is to be appointed to construct a new cancer centre at University Hospital Galway. Western People Man killed in road collision | Western People The crash occurred on the N60 between Castlebar and Breaffy. For this year's sixth years its the, Cities outside of the capital have seen the highest spike in crime rates. Hanwell A bit of crash on Castlebar Road, Ealing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Castelbar Garda Station on 094-903-8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any other garda station. . 825 inmates were on a waiting list for prison-based addiction counselling services. Im really happy I had that experience. The West of Ireland winner, Williamstown native Teresa Smyth is to be the recipient of a homecoming this evening to her home town.