Midwest Radio

01/02/2025

The normal closing date is today at 5:00pm, however an exceptional application facility is being made available until February 6 at 5:00pm.

People who have been affected by Storm Éowyn are being given extra time to submit their CAO applications.The normal closing date is today at 5:00pm, however an exceptional application facility is being made available until February 6 at 5:00pm.It’s for those who don’t have power or internet bec...

01/02/2025

More than a dozen gravestones were smashed in Burriscarra Graveyard, outside Carnacon, due to Storm Éowyn.

A graveyard in county Mayo was extensively damaged by the force of the winds in Storm Eowyn last Friday week.More than a dozen gravestones were smashed in Burriscarra Graveyard, outside Carnacon.Castlebar Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne is an undertaker by profession and he witness the destr...

01/02/2025

The National Emergency Co-ordination Group has met today, saying electricity has been restored to 712,000 households.

Around 56,000 customers across the country remain without power this evening.The National Emergency Co-ordination Group has met today, saying electricity has been restored to 712,000 households.Fewer than 460 premises now remain without water and significant progress has been made in restoring telec...

01/02/2025

Galway have named a very strong team for tomorrow's local derby with Mayo.

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01/02/2025

More than a dozen gravestones were knocked and damaged by the force of the wind during Storm Éowyn at Burriscarra Graveyard, outside Carnacon on Friday night last.

“It’s frightening and sad” according to Cllr Michael Kilcoyne.

More on Midwest News at one o'clock.

01/02/2025

POPU spokesperson Paul Moreland has called for a forensic examination of An Post’s pension policies and is urging the newly appointed Minister for Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, to launch an investigation into An Post’s financial transparency.

Members of Post Office Pensioners United (POPU) will stage a peaceful protest outside Communications Union HQ in Dublin this afternoon at 2:30 PM. The demonstration aims to highlight the financial hardships being inflicted on retired An Post pensioners due to the 2% cap on pension increases, which w...

01/02/2025

Described as one of the most positive consumers initiatives the scheme has seen up to 84 percent of the public taking part.

Over 980 million containers have been returned under the deposit return scheme since it began a year ago. Described as one of the most positive consumers initiatives the scheme has seen up to 84 percent of the public taking part. Charities have benefitted as well with 90 thousand euro being raised,....

01/02/2025

People are being advised to be extra careful this Bank Holiday weekend and to keep water safety front of mind.

People are being advised to be extra careful this Bank Holiday weekend and to keep water safety front of mind. That's the message from The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI, which have issued an appeal to people to exercise caution following Storm Eowyn. They say changes to coastl...

01/02/2025

57 thousand customers across the country are still waiting to get their power back.

57 thousand customers across the country are still waiting to get their power back. ESB Networks is issuing a warning around public safety a week on from Storm Éowyn. ESB Networks has brought power back to 711 thousand homes, farms and businesses, following the unprecedented impact of Storm Éowyn....

01/02/2025

The game will be live on Midwest Radio tomorrow afternoon with Michael D. McAndrew and Martin Carney in association with Westnet Fibre Broadband.

Mayo GAA Football manager Kevin McStay and his backroom team has named the team for Round 2 of the Allianz National Football League Division 1 game against Galway this Sunday 2nd February at 2:30pm in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park. Mayo and Galway are not only neighbours, they also share a long ri...

31/01/2025

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31/01/2025

15 years ago today the team from Midwest loaded up for the cars and headed for Knock for a massive two day car boot sale, all in aid of the Gena Heraty Fund in Haiti.

Get ready for for a trip down memory lane!

31/01/2025

This is as a result of damage to the floodlights at the stadium following Storm Eowyn.

The GAA have confirmed a time change this afternoon for Mayo's clash with Kerry in the Allianz Football League.The game, which takes place at Hastings Insurance McHale Park, will now through in from 3 o'clock as opposed to the original 5 o'clock.This is as a result of damage to the floodlights at th...

31/01/2025

Turnstiles will open at 1pm on Sunday with the game set to start at 2:30pm.

A Garda message to spectators travelling to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park this Sunday 2nd of February at 2:30pm for the Allianz National Football League game between Mayo and Galway.As parking around Hastings Insurance MacHale Park is limited, there will be no public parking around An Sportlann ca...

31/01/2025

They say that as a result Storm Èowyn, a lot of property was badly damaged and in need of repair.

Gardai in Sligo have issued a warning regarding bogus tradesmen calling to houses locally, most recently in the Enniscrone area.They say that as a result Storm Èowyn, a lot of property was badly damaged and in need of repair.Please be aware that there might be bogus tradesmen who will try to benefi...

31/01/2025

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31/01/2025

"There is no choice but to continue to cordon off that section of the street at present”

Severe traffic congestion is reported in Castlebar town centre again this afternoonIt’s due to the closure of Lower Charles Street to traffic following an explosion that occurred on Sunday night last at an Indian restaurant.The premises in which the blast occurred is at present deemed “a risk to...

31/01/2025

Coming up on Friday’s Lunchtime News …

📌Thousands remain without power across the region heading into the Bank Holiday weekend.
📌Reimbursements to be made available for those who must book into hotel accommodation due to power outages.
📌Connacht IFA Chair meeting today to deal with the impact of Storm Éowyn.
📌Local MEP insists that an assessment must be carried out on the impact that the Mercosur Deal could have on Ireland.

These stories and more at 1:00pm …