Tom Byrne

Galway, Wicklow

Digital Journalist at Western People

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Articles

Castlebar Celtic to host League of Ireland club in FAI Cup

3 days ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

Castlebar Celtic will welcome a League of Ireland club to Mayo in a competitive fixture. The two-in-a-row Connacht Cup champions have been drawn at home to Longford Town in the second round of the FAI Cup. Their upcoming opponents, Longford Town, are currently in ninth place on the First Division table. The game will take place the week ending Sunday, July 20.
McCormack hits late winner as Galway halt losing run

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tom Byrne

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'Magical' - Dunmore group travel to Bilbao to watch Spurs win a European trophy

2 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

The last time Tottenham Hotspur triumphed in a final was in 2008. It was the English League Cup on that occasion, thanks to a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. 17 years on, Spurs have broken the duck to win their first European trophy since 1984. Fans from near and far travelled to the Spanish city of Bilbao for the UEFA Europa League Final between Tottenham and Manchester United.
WATCH: Sligo native nets first Celtic goal on first start

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

Sligo native Johnny Kenny netted his first Celtic goal in his side's 5-1 away victory over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership last night. The 21-year-old Riverstown man, who also started his first game for the Scottish champions, scored a well-taken headed goal in the 54th minute.
Man with Mayo roots called up to Republic of Ireland senior squad for first time

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

John Joe Patrick Finn, who has roots in the Mayo town of Ballyhaunis, has been called up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for the first time. The 21-year-old midfielder transferred to Ligue 1 side Stade Reims in January after impressing during his time with La Liga outfit Getafe CF. John Joe Patrick Finn is an Ireland international!🇮🇪Heimir Hallgrímsson has called up the Stade Reims midfielder to the senior squad for the first time.
'People were afraid I was going to win' - Mayo singer reveals past Eurovision experience

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

Back in February, Mayo singer Marc Roberts was a guest on RTÉ Today and spoke about his Eurovision experience and his opinion of Ireland's entry for the 2025 song contest in Switzerland. Roberts, who represented the country at Eurovision 1997 with the song "Mysterious Woman", achieved a second-place finish in Dublin. Ireland had won the song contest the last three of the four years before Roberts' entry, with the latest being Eimer Quinn with the song "The Voice" in 1996.
Mayo location makes prestigious world's top 50 list

1 month ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

A Mayo beach has made the list for The World's 50 Best Beaches' in 2025. Keem Beach, located past Dooagh village in the west of Achill Island, is the only Irish beach to make the prestigious list.
Sunshine and smiles aplenty as the Mini-Marathon turns sweet sixteen

1 month ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

The sun was shining and there were smiles aplenty at The Mall in Castlebar last Sunday morning. Female runners, joggers and walkers - young and old, from near and far - gathered to take part in this year’s Mayo.ie Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon. I wrote this article live from the Mall, as the enormity of the event struck a chord, with approximately 2,000 women and girls descending on the town, as well as hundreds of youngsters who took part in the Mini-Mini event.
Grehan the hero as Bohs fight back to beat Galway

1 month ago | rte.ie | Tom Byrne

Seán Grehan was the two-goal second-half hero as Bohemians came back to defeat Galway United 2-1 at a sun-swept Eamonn Deacy Park. In the opening stages of proceedings, Patrick Hickey had the first sight of goal, but he could not manufacture any meaningful contact on his effort, before, at the other end of the pitch, Brendan Clarke had to be sharp to keep out Dawson Devoy's long-range shot.
WATCH: Teenage running sensation wins Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon 2025

1 month ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Byrne

At just 15 years old, teenage running sensation Freya Renton claimed first place in this year's Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon 2025. The Westport AC athlete came in at a time of 32:59, while her twin sister, Holly, also finished in the top five. Speaking to the Western People, Freya said: "It was a good race with a lot of good people. I just kept going, and my sister keeps pushing me on, so it is great."Watch the winning moment below: 