The cold snap is expected to continue into…, Midwest Radio | Clare St, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland Tel: 0818 300055 / 00 353 94 96 30169 | Email: studio@midwestradio.ie, Man in his 70's dies while climbing Croagh Patrick, Mayo recipients account for the largest share of low-income agri-payments, Belmullet GP says Covid situation remains very serious in the area and is urging people to double down on their efforts, Drop in patients with Covid-19 at Galway and Mayo University Hospitals, Belmullet remains the area worst affected by Covid-19, Kiltullagh-Athenry road reopens following two vehicle crash, Gardaí warn of icy conditions on roads across the region this morning, Health official says reduction of Covid in hospitals will be 'very slow', CMO warns Covid levels too high to allow the reopening of schools, EU considering tougher travel restrictions to prevent spread of Covid variants, 248 jobs created to expand walking and cycling facilities nationwide, 51 deaths reported this evening of people with Covid 19 nationally, Carers employed by the HSE or private companies will be in second priority group for vaccines, 257 reports nationally of side-effects from Covid vaccines, Sligo deputy warns of indefinite lockdown unless Ireland secures more vaccines, Mayo TD calls on Education Minister to make decision on Leaving Cert soon, HSE confirms that Western Care Managers prioritised for Covid 19 vaccinations, Drugs worth over €122,000 seized in Turloughmore, Galway, Velvet Cloud is a finalist in 2021 National Enterprise Awards, Hidden Hearing offering free hearing aid batteries and face masks, UHG at level 3 surge capacity, with 17 Covid patients currently in intensive care, Anyone called for jury service to Castlebar Courthouse on Tuesday next told not to attend, Government plan is for everyone to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine by September, Inland Fisheries investigates pollution incident on Westport river, File sent to DPP following investigation into Golfgate dinner in Clifden, Woman due in court following serious assault on shop worker in Sligo, Galway East TD calls for mediator to be appointed to solve impasse on Special Needs Education, Son of Ballyhaunis woman has died following avalanche at ski resort in Swiss Alps, 148 new Covid cases in Galway, 87 in Mayo as Taoiseach says level 5 restrictions will continue into next month. That’s according to the Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council James Charity, as the entire country feels the effect of a cold…, The current Covid-19 trends are not sustainable for the health system, according to the Chief Medical Officer. There are 69 people with the virus being treated at Mayo…, A new state of the art, HSE medical hub, is to be located in Castlebar. 3,013 of the cases are in Dublin,…, In a 15 hour period last weekend the Westdoc telephone system received over 6480 calls. Bystanders were assisting on scene when the first response party arrived.“Rescue 118 official was also tasked to assist MMRT. The measure is part new regulations under the Public Health Act, which looks to restrict price promotions involving drink. There are 1,151 people in hospitals across the country with Covid-19 - an increase of 108 from yesterday - with 101 patients in ICU as of this morning. A curfew from 9pm to 6am daily now needs to be considered by government for hotspot covid 19 areas like the Belmullet Electoral area at present. Expression of sympathyEXTENDING his sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased man, Fr Charlie McDonnell, ADM of Westport Parish, told The Mayo News he had not received any official information about last Thursday’s death on the holy mountain but commended all those involved in the operation. It comes as the number of patients in hospital with the virus hits another record high. 17 year old James Harrison was walking with his parents at Bull’s Head at Lispole in the Dingle Penisula when he slipped and fell.…, Gardai across the region are advising road users to be aware of icy and slippery conditions on roads this morning. It comes amid a surge in Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions. That includes staff who have Covid-19, who have symptoms of the virus or are close contacts of a positive case. (Ellen) Agnes Bourke a native of Rathall, Crossmolina, was the first resident at the HSE…, The number of people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 across the country is now 1,285, up 134 on yesterday. They include 70 'high priority' cases. Opportunities available include 16 permanent positions. Gardai are…, The Belmullet Electoral area has the highest number of Covid 19 cases per 100,000 population in the country over the last two weeks. Gerry Coyle says the infection rate is at its peak in the Erris area at present and now more than ever people need to adhere to the public health guidelines. The traditional New Year's Day Mass was not celebrated there today due to Covid-19 restrictions. In the past 24 hours there have been 104 admissions and 26 discharges from hospital. By Ann Marie Foley - 19 April, 2018 . The 2020 National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday has been cancelled over public health concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic. An Post says the number of international flights continues to be severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, with only limited space available for letters and packages. The Minister for Disability, Galway East deputy Anne Rabbitte says that she is supporting her colleague Minister…, Residents of the Carrabeg Estate in Swinford say they are angered and disappointed that Mayo County Council has “failed to answer or adequately respond” to their concerns about anti social behavior by local authority tenants in housing estates. A spokesperson for the local authority told Midwest News that as a result of a request from local Gardai, the car park is closed from for … His body was discovered by a group of climbers near the top of the mountain this afternoon. Politicians were to formally declare Joe Biden the winner of November's election, which Donald…, Anyone living with 5km of Enniscrone beach, or any Sligo beach, can continue to access the beach despite the present Level 5 pandemic restrictions. And if even that seems like too much, you can climb Croagh Patrick in a few hours. Gardai say there are no reports of any collisions so far this morning, nonetheless they are…, Mayo County Council’s car park at Murrisk, Croagh Patrick is now closed to the public due to Level 5 Covid 19 Restrictions. We are close by to local shops and a short walk away from public transport, making us easily accessible for visitors to pop-in for a chat. Marty’s parents, who emigrated to Boston in the 1950s, are from county Galway and he has been a frequent visitor to Ireland. That's according to Mayo FG Deputy Alan Dillon who says IDA's four-year strategy commits to investing in a new advance building in Co Mayo, as well as investing in IDA parks across the west, and…, The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet later to discuss the deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the country's hospitals. Pathway progressMEANWHILE, Mr Martin Keating, the Chairman of the Croagh Patrick Stakeholders Group, said he was pleased to confirm that work would start in the coming months on the dedicated pathway.“While Covid-19 restrictions deterred progress on the project, we are about to start the recruitment process for a manager and four trainees and hope to have these positions in place by the end of September. In one week from…, The HSE has joined with the Mayo County Council and the Gardaí in the county to appeal to the people of Mayo to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Each July large crowds descend on the Co Mayo mountain in honour of St Patrick … That’s after local TD Michael Ring, the Minister for Rural and Community Development confirmed today (Tuesday) that his department has approved funding to support sustainable access works and habitat restoration on ‘The Reek’. The man, who's in his late 60's and from the Lacken area, has been missing since mid-November. The religious element of Croagh Patrick is strong – I felt like a godless fish out of water at first. As part of an intelligence led operation targeting the sale and supply of illegal drugs Gardaí attached to the Mayo Divisional Drugs Unit carried out searches of…, The Sisters of Bon Secours, who ran St Mary's Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, says they're willing to participate in a redress scheme for survivors. In a statement to Midwest News…, It's emerged that the chaplain at Castlerea Prison has been denied entry to the prison, due to his beard. “While MMRT were treating the female casualty and preparing to evacuate the casualty by stretcher, the team received a further tasking by An Garda Síochána, to assist a male casualty on the cone section of Croagh Patrick, approximately 1km from the first casualty. There are 2,088 infections in Dublin, 862 in Cork, 469 in Limerick, 405 in Wexford and 320 in Waterford - the rest…, The head of the HSE says Ireland's health system is under 'increasing strain'. A man in his mid 70’s has died while climbing Croagh Patrick. The Reek is the famous nickname of Croagh Patrick. Across the region there are 102…. The commission was set up in 2015 following…, A pop-up Covid-19 test centre should be set up in Belmullet, an area with extremely high levels of the virus at present - that's according to Erris-based Fianna Fail Councillor Sean Carey. That date on January 6th , 2003 what seemed the saddest day of my life has actually turned out to be the best day of my life....from that day I started to truly live life. Three cases of the new Covid-19 variant that originated in South Africa has been found in Ireland. It’s one of three such developments about to be approved for funding by the Minister for Health for counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. The annual climb to the peak during ‘Reek Sunday’ proved too much for the structure as 20,000 people caved the peak in with the search survivors entering its 39th hours. 5,325 confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday evening, along with…, Face to face outpatient clinics at Mayo University Hospital are being deferred for the next 2 weeks. Systems normally manned by 12 operators had up to 30 lines in operation and were unable to…, Gardaí have arrested a man and seized €4,300 worth of suspected cannabis herb in Roscommon town. He said, “An Garda Síochána has also introduced a range of…, Tony Canavan, CEO of the Saolta Group which has responsibility for the hospitals in the West and North West says they have seen a very significant increase in the number of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Mayo University Hospital. Croagh Patrick. The checkpoints are on national and local roads but not motorways. The paper reveals that over 1,000 cattle nationally were reported stolen or missing last year…, The Commission of Investigation report into mother and baby homes is set to reveal 9,000 children died in the institutions investigated. 744 people are in hospital with the virus at present and it's rising at a…, A number of listeners to Midwest News today questioned why the recycling facilities / dumps at Derrinumera, outside Castlebar and Rathroeen in Ballina were closed to the public on Saturday last. Water Safety Ireland's making the call as ice can be quite thick in one area but much thinner close to the same area. The head of the HSE Paul Reid says non urgent healthcare in hospitals is going to be cancelled as a result. Mayo Mountain Rescue came to the assistance of the man on the cone section of Croagh Patrick. The statement also expressed the team’s ‘deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased person’, whilst thanking Coast Guard Helicopter R118, the HSE and bystanders for their assistance. Gardaí have confirmed they responded to reports of an unresponsive male on Thursday afternoon last, August 6. THE challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick was put in perspective once again last week with the death of a man aged in his seventies, from Co Dublin, on the cone area of the 762 metre-high holy mountain. His plea comes as…, Mayo county council is this lunchtime advising all road users across the county to be very aware of black ice on roads and footpaths today. Gardai told the Irish Sun in a statement: “Gardaí responded to reports of an unresponsive male on Croagh Patrick, on Thursday 6th August. AN American doctor who had travelled to Westport with his wife and a group of other doctors died from a heart attack at the foot of Croagh Patrick last Tuesday morning. You’ll find Croagh Patrick Care Home situated in a pleasant area in Donaghadee overlooking the Irish Sea. Following a tradition that is roughly 5,000 years old, thousands of pilgrims climb the mountain on the last Sunday of July each year People traditionally hiked up barefoot, and many people observe this practice today as an act of penance. That’s according to the Cathaoirleach of the…, Criminals have continued to plague rural Ireland despite the pandemic, with trailer and cattle thefts reaching record levels, according to the Irish Farmers Journal. One of Ireland and Mayo’s most famous landmarks, ... Coronavirus live updates: 27 deaths reported … You’re not just protecting yourself and your family, but you are…, Garda Chief Supt in Mayo Tony Healy is asking the public to follow the restrictions imposed under Level 5 of the Plan for Living with Covid-19 amid rising numbers in Mayo and across the country. It is 8 km (5 mi) from Westport, above the villages of Murrisk and Lecanvey. This is putting…, 13 intensive care units nationally are full, while there are 30 adult ICU beds available. Remembered with love by Doireann’s partner … 6,888 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Republic along with 8 more deaths. Coroner confirms surge in Covid related deaths reported to him in Mayo over the weekend, SIPTU calls for ambulance crews to be prioritised for excess Covid-19 vaccines, Archbishop Neary pays tribute to Fr Michael Kenny who died suddenly in Ballyhaunis, Significant jump in Covid-19 patient numbers at Mayo University Hospital, Concerns in the Castlebar /Turlough areas over proposed new telecommunications masts in the locality, Two Mayo NUIG students awarded Intel Scholarships, Plea from HSE West - Work from Home, Stay at Home, 179,000 euro announced for small scale walking trails across Roscommon/ Galway, 160,000 euro in funding announced for eight outdoor recreation projects in Mayo, Claremorris Post Office temporarily closed this week, Warning a bad outbreak of Covid-19 in a nursing home could put the hospital system over the edge, Over 30 people fined for breaching travel restrictions in Roscommon yesterday, Rainfall warning issued for Connacht tonight, Railway line reopens at Ballyhaunis following the discovery of a body nearby, 2,944 new cases of Covid-19 and 13 further deaths, Post mortem to be carried out on body found near Ballyhaunis, Gardaí appeal for assistance in tracing a man missing from Galway, Government requests early deliveries of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Children's Minister believes 'forced adoptions' were thrust upon survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, Emergency Services are at the scene of an incident on the railway line near Ballyhaunis, Headford councillor appointed to town regeneration advisory group, Delays on the Westport/Dublin rail line as Gardaí deal with an incident at Ballyhaunis, EPA competition encourages teens to become environmentally aware, Almost €2.5 million allocated to Mayo and Galway businesses under the Trading Online Voucher Scheme, Councillor calls for swift negotiations with landowners on extension of the Great Western Greenway, Woman arrested in connection with an assault in Sligo, Drop in Covid-19 patients at Mayo University Hospital, Roscommon TD raises Covid concern over multiple pen use in Post Offices, Up to 130,000 mother & baby home survivors could be eligible for upcoming compensation scheme, Covid-19 lockdown could last beyond April, UK variant of Covid-19 will become dominant, 60 more people have died from Covid-19 & 3,231 new cases, ESB crews restore power supply to customers in Belmullet, Sligo Deputy says new Remote Work Strategy presents huge opportunities for the region, Mayo University Hospital records critical care covid admission, Man arrested following drugs and cash seizure in West Mayo, Over 700 premises without power supply in Belmullet this afternoon, First Choice Credit Union approved for Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme, Local Councillor praises programme highlighting uncertainty about the future of Lough Carra, Works progressing in Foxford to enhance the drinking water supply, HSE says rollout of Moderna vaccine is a priority as three mass vaccination centres open, Irish Patients' Association say waiting lists figures are 'fairly horrendous', Travel agents welcome extension of Covid testing, CMO highlights danger the Brazilian Covid-19 variant poses, Fórsa says no agreement reached to reopen special schools, 50 more people have died from Covid-19 with 3,498 new cases, Bord na Mona peat briquettes will no longer be made after 2024, Mass vaccination centre for GPs opens in Galway tomorrow, LISTEN: Galway GP says lessons must be learned from the Covid-19 surge in Belmullet, People in Belmullet are afraid of Covid 19 and grieving the loss of life, according to local deputy, Mayo Gardaí warn of increase in fraud incidents, Increase in Covid-19 patients at Galway and Mayo University Hospitals, Mayo winner among this year's Coca-Cola Thank You Fund, President Higgins issues statement on Mother and Baby Homes report, Plans to resume special needs education will be finalised today, Covid-19 infection rate soars in the Belmullet local electoral area, NPHET says there'll be 'significant' deaths linked to Covid in the coming weeks, Thousands of workers to receive tax bill for Covid-19 payments, Two HSE facilities in Mayo among the first in the Gaeltacht to be immunised, Just under 4,000 new confirmed cases of Covid 19 this evening in the Republic, Legal advice is expected shortly on the official spelling of the Sligo seaside town of Enniscrone/Inishcrone, Bishop of Achonry apologises to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, Special need students to return in phases to primary classrooms from next week, Deputy Mac Sharry calls for "side deal" to secure more Covid vaccines here, Gardai make drugs seizure following discovery of a grow house in Westport, An Post free postcards to be delivered again to every household from next week, "Shocking and repulsive"- Galway West TD critical of Mother & Baby Homes report, House prices in Mayo set to rise by 6% this year, LISTEN: PJ Haverty - Tuam survivor recalls tracking down birth mother, Sligo TD calls for staff in special education to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccines, Tomorrow is deadline for submissions on N17 Knock-Collooney upgrade, IDA Ireland plans to build new advance building in Mayo, NPHET meets today to discuss deteriorating Covid-19 situation in hospitals, 63 Covid-19 related deaths & 3,569 new cases, Mayo University Hospital Manager says Capacity & staffing remains it's biggest challenge, Taoiseach apologises on State's behalf over Mother & Baby Homes, 102,000 euro worth of drugs seized by Gardai in Ballina, Bon Secours Sisters apologise for treatment of women & children at Tuam Mother & Baby Home, "Close contact" healthcare workers called back to work, "Deflated and confused" is the reaction of Catherine Corless to Report on Mother and Baby Homes, Sally Rooney's third novel will be published in September, Mayo Coroner will not hold inquests in January or February, due to Covid-19, Aldi is hiring now at its Mayo and Sligo stores, Galway records highest number of new Covid-19 cases, Taoiseach to make State apology today to Mother & Baby Home survivors, Over 1,000 new Covid-19 cases this evening across Galway & Mayo, Mayo Senator Paddy Burke one of three senators readmitted to FG, Investigation into Mother & Baby Homes found "appalling" level of infant mortality, Candles lighting in the homes of survivors of Mother and Baby Homes today and tomorrow, Mayo University Hospital says rising Covid cases putting pressure on bed availability, and ambulance delays, Chaplain denied entry to Castlerea Prison, due to his beard, Dept of Education Inspectorate to check in with schools weekly during Level 5 Restrictions, Ambulances delayed for several hours at Mayo University Hospital, Adoptee rights group says commission report will not sufficiently tell stories of Mother and Baby Homes survivors, Increasing number of Covid patients being treated at Mayo University Hospital, Lough Carra features on RTE One programme at 7pm tonight, Staffing levels at SUH hit by Covid related issues, Survivors of Mother and Baby Homes get first view of Commission Report this lunchtime, Weather warning remains in effect across Mayo and Sligo, Record number of patients in hospitals nationally with Covid 19 overnight, Commission report into Mother and Baby Homes comes before Cabinet later, Erris councillor calls for a pop-up Covid-19 test centre for Belmullet, NPHET says hospitals remain under threat as current Covid wave begins to stabilise, Director of Public Health at HSE West calls on public to stay home amid soaring infection rates, 8 further deaths from Covid-19, with 4,929 new cases confirmed, Taoiseach says new UK variant of Covid-19 found in almost half of most recent samples here, Local groups react to EY report on Western Rail Corridor, An Post warns of delays in delivering Christmas cards & parcels, Search for missing Galway man stood down, following discovery of a body, Tuam survivor group echoes Minister's anger at leak of Mother and Baby Homes report, Reports conclude extending Western Rail Corridor would not provide value for money, LISTEN: Ann Lynch - "18 years since my last alcoholic drink", 82 patients with Covid-19 are being treated at Mayo University Hospital, Weather warning issued for Mayo and Sligo, Over 70’s driving licence medical report exemption extended, Leaking of Mother and Baby Homes report met with disappointment from survivors, Regulations restricting price promotions for alcohol products introduced, Warning that Ireland has almost the highest rate of Covid-19 globally, HSE Chief says the health system is under 'increasing strain', New HSE Medical Hub set to be located in Castlebar, Farmers plagued by criminal activity throughout 2020 despite the pandemic, Report into Mother & Baby Homes set to reveal 9,000 children died in the institutions investigated, Almost 1,300 people with Covid-19 currently in hospitals, Mayo Community Call line open 7 days a week - to assist during the pandemic, Additional garda checkpoints to ensure travel restriction adhered to across the region, Saolta appeals to Mayo Public to stick to public health advice re prevention of Covid, Dr Smyth highlights significant increase in people contracting Covid 19 in Mayo at present, Clare Lake /McMahon Park committee concerned about youth skating on icy lake, Icy canals, ponds and lakes pose danger to children, Two awards for Mayo students at the 2021 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, The Mayor of Boston, with strong Galway connections appointed as US Secretary of Labour, Councillor baffled as birds given precedence over human safety, St Augustine's resident urges everyone to take vaccine, 130 new cases of the virus confirmed yesterday in Mayo, 20 further deaths from Covid-19 with 8,248 new cases, Westdoc received almost 6,500 calls in a 15 hour period last weekend, Man arrested after drugs seized in Roscommon Town, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council implores people of Mayo to redouble our efforts, Mayo county council to close a number of public car parks from 6pm this evening, Temperatures could drop to -8 degrees tonight, 54 patients with Covid 19 being treated in MUH today, As Construction sites close this evening, cllr calls for sites to be adequately closed off, Galway County Council services gone online, Emergency services at collision on the N26 Foxford to Swinford Road, Localised curfew and vaccine priority for healthcare staff called for in Belmullet, NPHET says the number of Covid 19 cases nationally may be starting to level off, 7 Mayo projects to share 780,000 euro under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, Treacherous road conditions reported across the region this morning, One in every 50 people in Belmullet Electoral Area contracted Covid 19 over the last 14 days, Government abandon plans for leaving cert students to attend school three days a week, Parish Priest of Knock welcomes RTE's apology this evening for their sketch about God, 15,000 people have received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, Icy conditions persist across the region as Bus veers off road in Achill, Man with Mayo roots quits his role as US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, Another Weather Warning issued for tonight, Erris Councillor pleads with the community to stay at home as the virus is described as prevalent in the area, Roads and footpaths remain lethal this lunchtime across county Mayo, Ballymote to Castlebaldwin road closed to traffic, Garda Supt in Claremorris appeals to road users to slow down this morning due to black ice across the region, Man with strong Mayo ties has been formally certified by Congress as winning the US Presidential Election, Road users warned of icy conditions in places this morning, Taoiseach to brief cabinet today on new restrictions, Country is likely to see increasing numbers of deaths and ICU admissions in the coming days with Covid spread, 4 people died during violent protests in Washington yesterday, Anyone living within 5km of Enniscrone beach can access it under present restrictions, Deputy Naughten claims up to 20 percent of nursing home staff will not be vaccinated with their colleagues and residents, Additional Garda Checkpoints to return tomorrow morning, Record number of Covid-19 cases confirmed this evening, Cabinet agrees tighter public health measures, LISTEN: Mayo University Hospital administers its first dose of the Covid Vaccine, First Covid-19 vaccine administered at Mayo University Hospital, Two weather warnings in place for snow and icy temperatures, Deputy wants clarity over vaccines for elderly, vulnerable and home carers, Record number of Covid patients in hospital, as Justice Minister tests positive, Met Eireann forecasts dusting of snow in Connaught counties this evening into tomorrow morning, Two new classrooms for Mountpleasant NS, Ballyglass, Funding granted for new construction room at St Nathy's, Ballaghaderreen, Students from five Mayo schools participating in first-ever virtual Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition, Temperatures not expected to rise today above zero in parts of Connaught, Mayo County Council's car park at Croagh Patrick is now closed to the public, 100 new jobs announced for Genesys in Galway, Sub-zero temperatures across Connacht, with drivers urged to take caution on roads, Cabinet meets later to sign-off on closing schools and construction until end January, Face to face outpatient clinics and elective surgery deferred for 2 weeks at Mayo University Hospital, 17 further deaths from Covid-19, and 5325 new cases confirmed, Historic first online meeting of Galway County Council today, Ice /low temperature warning in place for Connacht from 6pm this evening, Chief Medical Officer warns of sharp increase in Covid-19 deaths in the coming weeks, Number of public amenities in Sligo closed to the public as Covid 19 rampant in the community, Search stepped up for man missing from north Mayo since November, Dr Smyth says the growth rate of Covid 19 in Mayo at present is very significant, Galway Minister insists Special Schools need to be re-opened despite pandemic, Carrabeg Estate Residents call for answers from MCC on anti social behavior policy, Coldest night of the winter so far recorded in Roscommon on Saturday last, NPHET says levels of Covid infection in population now higher than first wave peak, Senior government ministers will meet later to consider closing schools until the end of the month, 73 adults abused as children awaiting social workers in Galway and Roscommon, Aurivo Marts defer reopening for one week due to Covid, Investigation underway following raid of suspected shebeen in Mayo, Covid-19 daily figures continue to rise with 6,110 cases reported this evening, Reopening of schools to be discussed at Cabinet sub-committee meeting tomorrow, Elective surgery and outpatient clinics being deferred at Galway University Hospitals, Mayo hospital manager urges public to stay at home to curb rapid spread of Covid-19, MCC responds to complaints over its closed Civic Amenity Centres on Saturday last, Government to undertake a Strategic Rail Review of the Rail network of the island of Ireland, Wesport Post Office remains closed, while Newport reopened this morning, Investigation underway after light aircraft crash in Killala Bay, Sage Advocacy calls for clarity on nursing home vaccination protocols, 51 patients with Covid-19 being treated at Mayo University Hospital, Questions on why MCC recycling facilities closed at the weekend, Councillor appeals to public to stop blaming people with Covid 19 on social media, Teenager who died in Kerry fall yesterday was a native of Salthill, Gardai across the region urge motorists to take due caution with icy conditions on roads this morning, Warning to take care on icy roads as cold snap set to continue, Chief Medical Officer warns current virus trends are not sustainable, The vaccination of nursing homes residents begins, 540 staff at University Hospital Galway receive Covid-19 vaccine, Woman due in court charged in connection with a fatal hit and run in Galway, 4,962 new cases of Covid-19 with seven additional deaths, Repairs completed to burst watermain affecting the Galway Clinic, Young Mayo country singer bids for stardom on The Voice UK, Mayo priest hits out at skit broadcast on RTÉ depicting God as a 'rapist', Sligo Deputy says more urgency is needed with the rollout of the Covid vaccine, Irish Water dealing with a burst watermain which is affecting the Galway Clinic, Westdoc has reported over a thousand calls a day this weekend, Warning that there could be up to 3,000 Covid-19 hospital admissions by the end of the month, Status Yellow Low Temperature & Ice Warning in place this morning. 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