A survey on the use of Irish on radio stations has found that it barely reaches the ‘cúpla focal’.

Investigations are continuing into the deaths of an elderly couple in County Mayo.

The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) are investigating the cause of scuffles between Dublin and Mayo players prior to Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

The Minister for Sport Michael Ring has said that he thought that a deal to keep Billy Walsh as head coach of the Irish High Performance Unit had been agreed.

An emergency meeting of the Mayo County Board executive was held last night to plot a course of action ahead of this evening’s sit-down with player representatives.

The jury at the inquest into the deaths of brothers Eoghan and Ruairi Chada has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for both boys.

The Taoiseach has said that Budget 2015 will not be a "blank cheque".

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that he expects former justice minister Alan Shatter to comply with new laws in relation to his severance pay.

The Government's proposals for water charges are to be published before next month's elections.

A new law - which could provide a path to citizenship for up to 50,000 undocumented Irish in America - is to be debated in the US Senate.

New play It’s the Real McCoy is an antidote to our economic woes, says Colette Sheridan

As the fodder crisis continues to pose serious problems for the farming community, a local radio station in Co Mayo will today broadcast a special mass, to pray for fine weather.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny says he is 'hopeful' that planned abortion legislation will be ready by July.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has refused to be drawn on whether he, and the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, were aware as far back as July of locations being proposed for primary care centres, by the Health Minister.

The Environment Minister Phil Hogan is once again urging those who have not yet paid their Household Charge to do so for the good of their communities.

The Environment Minister Phil Hogan says any decision to abolish the Seanad will ultimately be a decision for the people of Ireland in a referendum despite different views among politicial parties.

Forty new jobs are to be created in Westport, Co Mayo in a company offering professional training to the banking sector, it was confirmed today.

The family of former Mayo player Conor Mortimer released a stinging criticism of county manager James Horan last night.

The family of former Mayo player Conor Mortimer released a stinging criticism of county manager James Horan last night.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny said today that Irish people have to deal with the economic challenges ahead.

The International Monetary Fund is to help European officials monitor Spain's multi-billion euro banking bailout.

Tremors were felt in parts of parts south Sligo and Mayo this morning after a magnitude 4 earthquake hit off the west coast.

The Taoiseach has said any charge for the provision of water meters will be kept to the "absolute minimum".

Taoiseach Enda Kenny warned today that Europe will move on without Ireland next year if the EU fiscal treaty referendum is not passed.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has insisted that there is no fault line in the party's ranks.

The Taoiseach has confirmed he will climb Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo with Ireland soccer manager Giovanni Trappitoni before the team departs for the European Championships this summer.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today insisted that no decisions have yet been made in relation to cuts to welfare in the upcoming Budget.

Patient medical records from a Co Mayo hospital have been found in a bin at a housing estate in Ballina.

An inquest into the death of a young woman in Co Mayo has returned a verdict of accidental death.

Shell has been granted a foreshore licence in connection with the construction of the final section of the controversial Corrib gas pipeline in Co Mayo.

Media group Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited (TCH) has reported pre-tax operating profits of €10.1m, up 50% on the 2003 figure of €6.7m.

A new poll shows that Mayo Fianna Fail deputy, Beverly Cooper Flynn, has a tough battle on her hands to retain her seat.