A further 8 deaths linked to the virus were confirmed last night with 4,929 new cases. Publishing company Faber has confirmed that Sally's new novel "Beautiful World, Where Are You", will be available from the 7th September next. There were 20…, There have been 20 further coronavirus-related deaths and 8,248 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health. 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. It's an increase of 149 patients since yesterday morning. 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. The Taoiseach described the treatment of these…, €102,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis herb was seized by Gardai in Ballina yesterday. Five of the deaths occurred in November, one in December and 56 this month - while the date of one further death remains…, The number of patients in hospital with the virus has hit another record high. A number of different route options are being considered, and members of the public in Mayo and Sligo are being urged to give their…, IDA Ireland is planning to build a new advance building in Mayo. Pleasant ride with minor low-grade ups-and-downs. After 2 Km – Croagh Patrick and the National Famine Memorial 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'. It comes as the number of patients in hospital with the virus hits another record high. The three party leaders along with the Health, Finance and Public Expenditure Ministers will attend as well as senior health officials.…, Elective procedures and outpatient appointments are being cancelled at University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital in response to the growing numbers of Covid-19. An Garda Síochána is to introduce a range of additional measures to support the policing of level 5 restrictions. Garda Supt in Claremorris Gabriel Moran…, Hours after hundreds of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, Congress has formally certified Democrat Joe Biden's election victory. Old Head is a superb little beach 20 minutes beyond Westport on the Louisburgh road. After 8 Km – Turn left at on to R335 and continue for 100 m, then turn right through playground on to the Greenway. The second highest total nationally is in Galway and Roscommon. The new measures, which are aimed at reversing the recent rise in cases of the virus, apply to schools,…, NPHET will discuss the country's record number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations when it meets this morning. Mary Neary, a clinical nurse manager on C Ward, received the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine from her nursing colleague Padraig O'Lúanaigh,…, Two separate weather warnings for snow and low temperatures have been issued for the entire country. From here continue on loop noting the following route identification locations. From here continue on loop noting the following route identification locations. The Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor James Charity says he's disappointed but not surprised to see such high numbers. There are 178…, New restrictions have been unveiled by the Government to contain the spread of Covid 19 and will remain in place until at least the end of January. Find all the transport options for your trip from Westport to Louisburgh right here. SERVICES/FOOD/BEVERAGES: Murrisk Village, Croagh Patrick, Louisburgh Village, & Glen Keen Farm. Paul Reid's comments come as 1,421 people are now being treated in hospital for Covid-19, while 121 are in intensive care. It meanders through some of the most beautiful and idyllic countryside you’ll find anywhere in Ireland. Figures published late last week showed the Belmullet electoral area…, NPHET says the country's "beginning to turn a corner" in tackling the current wave of Covid-19 - but that hospitals will remain under threat in the weeks ahead. The following…, Gardai have raided a suspected shebeen in Co Mayo, and seized a large amount of alcohol. Leaving cert students were due to resume classes in school…, Another 6,521 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland. (Off route visit), After 6 Km – Sign for Old Head Beach (off route visit), After 4 Km – Louisburgh. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. ... Louisburgh Cycle Hub – 3 looped routes from Louisburgh Village in lengths of 7km, 19km and 26km. There are three designated cycle trails in the Louisburgh Area. High visibility Garda patrols and covid-19 checkpoints have resumed this morning across the region to coincide with the increased Covid restrictions. 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. The latest numbers were tweeted this morning by the head of Health Service Executive Paul Reid. Furthermore the Greenway is planned to be extended from Westport via Bertra Strand to Louisburgh / Roonagh Quay in the future. After 6 Km – Murrisk Village. Louisburgh Famous for its unspoiled beaches and sandy coves, Louisburgh is a dream spot for a dip in the sea, paddling and a picnic. That's the message from Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council Richard Finn.…, Mayo County Council has announced this afternoon that a number of local authority car parks in the county will be closed to the public from this evening. This is a critical time. Anyone in the facilities who is Covid-19 positive will have to wait four weeks…, Midwest Radio | Clare St, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland Tel: 0818 300055 / 00 353 94 96 30169 | Email: studio@midwestradio.ie, Construction underway on first phase of Westport to Louisburgh Greenway, 77 Covid-19 related deaths and 1,910 new cases, Mayo councilor calls for online MD meetings to be available to the public, Taoiseach says cutback in AstraZeneca vaccine deliveries is a 'worrying development', INMO says Covid-19 infection rates are 'out of control' in hospitals, Drop in Covid patients at hospitals across the region, €22,000 allocated for a feasibility study to deliver a CREATE centre in Headford, Belmullet GP says reserve healthcare staff should be set up to deal with areas affected by Covid-19, Gardai warning of a text scam targeting AIB customers, Nearly 5,000 Mayo homes set for NBP connection before Christmas, Motorists urged to take caution on roads as cold snap continues, Government priority is returning special needs children to school, Mandatory quarantine considered for arrivals without a Covid negative test, CMO says lower prevalence of Covid is beginning to show in Ireland, 52 more Covid-19 related deaths with 2,371 new cases, Almost one thousand fines for breaches of Covid-19 regulations inside the last ten days, Snow-ice warning in effect across the region, Mayo County Council bring 70 'void' homes back into use, Fishermen say Brexit deal was bad for the Irish sector, 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. The 14-day incidence is now 582 per 100 thousand - but it's estimated to be as high as 800. 61 additional deaths related to Covid-19 with 2,488 new cases, Music of a Claremorris man is featured at today's inauguration ceremony, Joe Biden's relatives in North Mayo say it's a terrific day for the area, Motorists urged to slow down, to prevent putting further pressure on hospital staff, Deputy Ring confident Joe Biden as President will be back in Mayo, Mayor of Scranton beamed into today's monthly meeting of Ballina Municipal District, 16 trainee Gardai and 12 Garda reserves appointed to northwest region, Black ice reported in places in the Castlebar area this morning, 2 metre social distancing indoors without a mask is not enough to stop the spread of Covid, according to new study, Minister indicates that Level 5 Restrictions will not be lifted at the end of the month, Proud day for Joe Biden's Mayo relatives, who will watch inauguration ceremony on TV, Government abandons plan to reopen school for children with special needs, Met Eireann warns of wintry conditions in coming days, President pays tribute to filmmaker David Shaw-Smith who passed away in Ballinrobe, 93 deaths from Covid-19 - highest daily figure since start of pandemic, Met Eireann issues weather advisory for the rest of the week, with conditions to get increasingly wintry, Deal done with government for Pharmacists and GPs to rollout Covid vaccine, Castlerea & Ballyhaunis have lowest house prices in the country, Over €31,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co Roscommon search, Tuam pharmacist welcomes agreement on pharmacists administering Covid vaccines, No relatives of staff at MUH received Covid 19 vaccines, according to Saolta records, Drop in patients with Covid-19 at hospitals across the region, Local INTO rep says its 'inconceivable' for teachers to return to schools due to covid concerns, Special Meeting of MCC next month on Report of Commission into Mother and Baby Homes, Westport's Harvest Moon Foods hit the shelves at Lidl, Pride in Mayo, 24 hours ahead of the inauguration of US President Joe Biden, Status yellow rainfall warning remains in place across the region until 9pm tonight, Castlebar councillor calls for 'bird proof' bins at Lough Lannagh, Cabinet approval sought for €91m Covid-19 vaccination deal, Rainfall warning remains in effect across Connacht, HPRA reports 81 cases of suspected side effects from the Pfizer vaccine, CMO calls on hospitals to ensure highest priority groups vaccinated, Slight fall in hospital patients with Covid-19, Sinn Féin says 'basic right' to birth certificates still denied to adoptees, 2,121 new Covid cases and 8 additional deaths reported this evening, Mayo University Hospital outlines its Covid-19 vaccination programme, New online portal launched for people seeking to retrain or upskill, HSE West says hospitals will be under significant pressure for the next 2 weeks. We are so proud of our little town it offers fabulous picturesque views along with locals that welcomes and embraces all the stories and craic that holidaymakers bring. Its CEO Paul Reid says an agreement to use private hospitals is being finalised and…, Bus Eireann have confirmed to Midwest News that one of their buses went off road earlier in the Bunnacurry area of Achill. The Greenway follows the path of the old Westport to Achill Midland Great Western Railway line which closed in 1937 and almost entirely off the roads. However, An Post says it appears the Westport post office…, An investigation is underway following an incident in Killala Bay yesterday, where a light aircraft crashed. The property is accessed off the main Westport to Louisburgh Road (R335) via a winding gravel driveway with natural stone walls with built in lighting. Thirteen hospitals nationally are now listed as having no intensive care beds free. Travel Aug 29 - Sep 02. TERRAIN: This is mostly a flat road cycle with some steep climbs. The success of Mayo’s 42km Great Western Greenway from Westport to Achill had a domino effect, leading to the Great Eastern Greenway along … The Ballymote to Castlebaldwin road is currently closed due to a HGV blocking the road. The Great Western Greenway is a unique 42km route stretching from Westport through Newport, Mulranny and on to Achill. That's along the main Foxford to Swinford road. The move comes in light of the rising Covid-19 numbers and in the interest of the health and safety of their customers and staff. Louisburgh – charming gateway to the Atlantic coast Louisburgh is 21km (13 miles) west of Westport on the Louisburgh Road (R335). 184 new cases were reported in Galway yesterday, 119 in Mayo, 85 in Sligo, 31 in Roscommon and 13…, €780,000 in total has been allocated to seven Mayo projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. 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