The Friday Panel, Liam Scollan, Thomas Walsh, Seamus Kilgannon
This week’s Friday Panel, Liam Scollan, former CEO of the Western Development Commission, and of Ireland West Airport Knock; Cathaoirleach of Sligo Co Co, Seamus Kilgannon, and community activist, Thomas Walsh. Rural broadband, rural crime, hospital overcrowding and the abortion referendum include some of the issues discussed
Ballisodare and Carbury learn their opponents for Connacht Cup 4th round
The draw for the fourth round of the Connacht Junior Cup has been made. Ballisodare United have been drawn at home to Galway side West United, while Carbury have home advantage for their tie against Galway’s Corrib Rangers. Elsewhere, Boyle Celtic will be at home to St Bernard’s of Galway,…
Catholic church ‘hijacked’ legacy of St. Brigid, it’s claimed
St Brigid’s Day, 1st February – the St Brigid’s cross tradition is still as vibrant as ever across the NW region. However David Smith of Sligo, who’s studied the history of St Brigid, claims the Catholic Church have hijacked her tradition and legacy, and unfairly turned the 1st day of…
Coleman hopeful his return offers inspiration to injured team-mate McCarthy
Seamus Coleman says he hopes his return from a double leg-break this week serves as inspiration for his good friend, and Everton and Ireland team-mate James McCarthy to make a similar recovery. The Killybegs man played a full 90 minutes in his first game back for the first team after…
Co Donegal golden eagle rears chick in wild
An Irish bred golden eagle has successfully reared a chick in the wild for the first time in more than 100 years. Golden eagles were wiped out in Ireland through habitat changes and widespread hunting in the early 1900s. A scheme to reintroduce the birds of prey to Ireland saw…
Letterkenny and Sligo University hospitals allocated no extra beds
The two hospitals in the Northwest have been allocated no additional beds this winter. 170 beds have opened in thirteen hospitals across the country, but Letterkenny and Sligo University Hospitals have not been included. Both hospitals have been regularly overcrowded in the past few months, with dozens of patients waiting…
Road remains closed following crash outside Carrick-on-Shannon
The Manorhamilton road from Carrick-on-Shannon remains closed this lunchtime following a serious crash yesterday. The crash happened between a motormike and a truck at Cartown at around 6pm. The woman, who was driving the motorbike was taken to Sligo University Hospital. The Leitrim village/Manorhamilton road out of Carrick-on-Shannon remains closed…