1+ day, 3+ min ago   (768+ words) THE Dáil returns to Leinster House on Wednesday and TDs will find no shortage of business waiting for them. If the summer recess felt quiet, it wasn't - the government was forced to recall the Dáil early on August 28 to vote…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (524+ words) The HSE is warning people to be wary of changes to the MDMA market in Ireland, ahead of the District X Festival in Palmerstown, County Dublin this weekend. The HSE are monitoring some concerns in the MDMA market, with recent…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (328+ words) From a Mayo marathon to the European Parliament - Jordan and Cian Adams brought their campaign to Brussels this week, where MEP Nina Carberry hosted the FTD Brothers for a series of high-level meetings with EU decision-makers. The dementia campaigners took…...

4+ day, 35+ min ago   (195+ words) An elected member of Mayo County Council has expressed concern over the government’s decision to take away some of the day-to-day spending powers from four HSE regions, including HSE West and North West, because of overspending. This means more control…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (315+ words) On this World Suicide Prevention Day, the HSE are calling on people across the country to take steps to support suicide prevention. This year’s campaign focus is on the power of connection and encourages people to reach out to others....

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (357+ words) To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Think Before You Flush campaign is launching a nationwide competition for primary school children aged from eight to 10 – and in anticipation of Halloween, pupils are being challenged to create something truly frightening! Fatbergs are large…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (255+ words) There is a need for more awareness about a form of breast cancer in women that is not always easily detectable in mammograms, according to Mayo Aontú Councillor Deirdre Lawless. The Knock-based representative elaborated: “Approximately 35% of women aged from 40 to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (463+ words) A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place in Ballyhaunis Community Hall on September 18 at 7.15 p.m., followed by a facilitated community discussion. This screening is a partnership between Climate Café Connacht and Ballyhaunis Community Council. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (319+ words) The Saw Doctors have joined forces with Sunflower Children's Hospice for a special fundraising initiative at the band's sold-out Castlebar gigs this weekend, with 750 limited-edition t-shirts going on sale to fans. The specially designed Saw Doctors t-shirts will be available…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (302+ words) "Due to these ongoing pressures, we are reviewing elective surgeries, some of which have been deferred. Urgent and time-sensitive procedures are being prioritised." The emergency department at Mayo University Hospital is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the…...