Man shot and killed in Mayo
A man in his 60s has died following a shooting in Mayo and was pronounced dead at the scene. It happened at around five to twelve last night as Gardaí were alerted to a shooting in the Aghamore area of Ballyhaunis. The scene itself is currently preserved for technical examination,…
Petition calling for Greenway connecting Collooney to Athenry receives over 18,000 signatures
A petition calling for the old railway from Collooney to Athenry to made into a Greenway has now received over 18,000 signatures and growing. It’s organised by The Western Trail Campaign which is a community campaign made up of people from Sligo, Mayo and Galway. The group hope to turn…
Gaelforce West and Gaelforce North Events
Shane Young spoke to Francie Boylan about Gaelforce West (June 23rd) and Gaelforce North (September 22nd). https://gaelforceevents.com/ for more details
Revamped Connacht Minor Championship gets underway this evening
Leitrim face Mayo this evening in the first game of the new Connacht Minor Championship. Apart from being at U17 level this year, the competition also has a new round-robin format, with each county playing four games – two at home and two away. Leitrim will also be away to…
Sligo v Mayo FBD League game switched to Enniscrone
For the third time in four games, there is a change in venue for Sligo’s FBD League game this weekend. Sunday’s final game in the competition against Mayo was due to take place at Markievicz Park, but has been switched to Quigabar, home pitch of Enniscrone/Kilglass GAA Club. Throw-in for…
Action continues in the FBD League this evening
Mayo and Galway go head-to-head in the Connacht FBD League this evening. It will be the second of three games in just five days for both counties, after tonight’s game was rescheduled from last Sunday’s postponement. Throw-in in Castlebar’s MacHale Park this evening is at 7.30pm. After tonight, the Tribesmen…
Corey pleased with Sligo’s first outing
Sligo boss Cathal Corey says the result was of secondary importance in last night’s season opener against Galway in the Connacht FBD League. Sligo lost out by 1-12 to 0-11 to the Tribesmen in difficult conditions at the Connacht GAA Centre, but were competitive throughout in an entertaining contest. Corey…