Adoption Scandal: Sligo man says everyone has a right to know their true identity
A man who was adopted as a child in Sligo says the most fundamental right of anyone is their right to know their true identity. Graham Monaghan was speaking to Ocean FM News after the latest scandal revealing how, between 1946 and 1969, adopted parents were sometimes registered as the…
Donegal GAA Fixtures May 31-June 2
SRB Division 1 U12 Fri, 01 Jun, Naomh Conaill V Four Masters 18:30, Ref: TBC Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon V Dungloe 18:30, Ref: TBC SRB U14 Division 1 Mon, 04 Jun, Dungloe V Four Masters 19:30, Ref: TBC Ardara V Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 19:30, Ref: TBC Wed, 06 Jun, Ardara…
Mother who gave up son for adoption appalled at latest revelations
Maria Hayes gave up her son for adoption against her will when he was born in 1977, but was re-united with him 19 years later. She has spoken of her upset at the latest illegal adoption scandal, a situation which could have ensured that mothers like her would never been…
Leitrim GAA Fixtures June 2-3
Coiste Chontae Liatroma CLG Fixtures 2nd – 3rd Meitheamh 2018 Venue Grade Round Fixture Time Satharn 2nd Meitheamh 2018 Pairc Sean Nicky Rackard 3 Leitrim v Tyrone 3 00 Kinlough ACLD1 7 Melvin Gaels v Mohill 7 00 Boggaun ACLD1 7 GlencarManorhamilton v Ballinamore-SOH 7 00 Drumkeerin ACLD1 7 Drumkeerin…
McDonnell says Sligo need to step up a level to tackle Galway
Sligo captain Kevin McDonnell says that Sunday’s Connacht semi-final against Galway will be a massive step-up for his side. The Yeats County retained their Division 3 status in the national league with a morale-boosting defeat of Derry, before beating London in Ruislip in the championship. But the Castleconnor midfielder says…
Donegal Garda says criminals not threatened by ‘ill-equipped’ Gardai
Gardaí working along the border are warning that they’re not equipped to tackle the current threats they face. The Garda Representative Association estimates an extra 1000 front line officers will be needed in the event of a hard Brexit. And some GRA members are calling for the return of automatic…
Hogan to make major announcement on CAP
A major announcement on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy will be made in Brussels tomorrow (Friday). EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan will reveal new details on the CAP budget post Brexit. The announcement will be streamed live on the internet on ‘EBS Live’ at 10:30 am while the…