Midwest Radio – Chris Barnicle nee Conway, Gortaphuill, Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo

Chris Barnicle nee Conway, Gortaphuill, Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co. Mayo – in her 100th year, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, parents John and Maryann, brother Tom, sister Mamie, godchildren Pat and Sheila, nephews Tom, Vinnie and John. Deeply regretted by her daughters Mary Crehan (Newbridge, Galway), Ann (Gortaphuill,) … Read more

Midwest Radio – Sarah Denchfield née Kelly, Sheillington, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of St. Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon,

Sarah Denchfield née Kelly,  Sheillington, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of St. Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, on January 19th, 2025 – peacefully at the Mayo Hospice Castlebar, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father (Miko, March 2024). Sarah is deeply regretted by her heart-broken family, her husband Justin, her beloved  mother Maura and her siblings Jimmy … Read more

Midwest Radio – Very Reverend Fr. James Shryane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire and formerly of New Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Very Reverend Fr. James Shryane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire and formerly of New Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon – peacefully, in the early hours of Saturday, January 11th, 2025 in his sixtieth year of ministry in the priesthood. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Nora and his brothers Tommy and Edward. Sadly missed and remembered with love … Read more

Midwest Radio – Fiction novel, set in Co Mayo, among the winners at this year’s Nero Book Awards

Irish author Colin Barrett is one of four authors who claimed a top prize in the Nero Book Awards, winning in the category of ‘debut fiction’ for his first novel. Four books have been chosen as the best fiction, non-fiction, debut fiction and children’s fiction books of the year from the UK and Ireland. The … Read more

Midwest Radio – Rosaleen McNicholas (née McInerney), Treenagleragh, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo and formerly of Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan

Rosaleen McNicholas (née McInerney),   Treenagleragh, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo and formerly of Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan – peacefully, at her home surrounded by her family.   Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, parents Eoin and Mary, brothers Paddy, Eugene, and Fr. Seamus McInerney and sisters Bridgie, Mae and Kathy.   Rosaleen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered … Read more

Midwest Radio – Kathleen Horkan nee Prendergast, Farmhill, Claremorris

Kathleen Horkan nee Prendergast, Farmhill, Claremorris Peacefully at the Mayo Hospice. Predeceased by her husband William, parents James and Delia and sister Nancy.   Kathleen will be sadly missed by her children Martin, James, Mary, Liam and Paul, daughters-in-law Marion, Carol and Katie, son-in-law Cathal, grandchildren Roisin, Deborah, Eoin, Fionnuala, Liam og, Aisling, Deirbhile, Aisling, … Read more

Midwest Radio – Rose Callaghan née Fahey, Derry Tavrane, Kilkelly, Co Mayo, formerly of Ballydaff, Taugheen, Claremorris

Rose Callaghan (née Fahey) Obituary Rose Callaghan, formerly of Ballydaff, Taugheen, Claremorris, passed away peacefully at Mayo University Hospital on January 3rd, 2025. She resided in Derry Tavrane, Kilkelly, Co Mayo, with her loving husband Tom. Remembering a Life Well Lived Rose was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a … Read more

Midwest Radio – New laws introduced in the EU, which will see all small and medium sized electronic devices now made compatible with USB-C charging

Details Published: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 12:41 As of Friday last, the 28th of December, all small and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C ports to address waste. In 2022, the European Parliament and member states voted overwhelmingly in favour of scrapping alternative charging methods, and companies had been given … Read more

Midwest Radio – Mollie Tuffy, Fernhill, Culleens, Co. Sligo and formerly of the Hilltop, Culleens

Mollie Tuffy, Fernhill, Culleens, Co. Sligo and formerly of the Hilltop, Culleens – peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy Joe, father Patrick, mother Ann and brother Padraig. Deeply regretted by her son Pat, daughter Ann, daughter-in-law Jacinta, son-in-law Edward, brother in-law Paul Tuffy, sister-in-law Bridie Tuffy, … Read more