Protest against military coup in Sudan taking place in Sligo today
A protest is taking place this afternoon against the military coup in Sudan. Sudanese have taken to the streets this week against General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s take over with confrontations between soldiers and protesters taking the death toll to at least 11. The demonstration in Sligo is taking place outside…
Updated to include Donegal and Leitrim: Thunderstorm warning for Sligo
Met Éireann have updated their Weather Warning to include Leitrim and Donegal. Heavy rain with a risk of thunderstorms is being predicted from 1am Sunday until 5am. A thunderstorm warning has been issued for 10 counties including Sligo. Thundery outbreaks of rain with possible lightning and localised flooding are being…
Vital win for Sligo Rovers against Drogheda
Sligo Rovers gave themselves a timely boost in the race for a third place finish in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night with a 2-0 win against Drogheda United at the Showgrounds. Mahon arrives late with a bullet header! What an important goal that may be –…
Government must end ‘relentless increase’ in fuel taxes
Calls have been made on the Government to end the relentless increases in fuel taxes, which are penalising consumers at forecourts across the North West. That’s according to Fuels for Ireland who claim that the costs are disproportionately affecting people in counties such as Sligo Leitrim and Donegal who have…
Calls for independent body to be established to investigate claims of abuse
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the abuse residents experienced in Donegal care facilities ‘could have and should have’ been prevented. Sinead Nolan, Public Engagement and Communications Officer with the ICCL highlighted the fact that Ireland signed up to the UN’s anti torture treaty in 2007 yet it has…
Firework warning ahead of Halloween
The acting chief fire officer in Sligo is warning people not to use fireworks this Halloween. Marian Coakley says malfunctioning fireworks have led to life changing injuries in the past. Every year people present with serious injuries in hospital sustained as a result of using fireworks. Marian Coakley says fireworks…
The Friday Panel, Keith Henry, Brian Scanlon
The booking of night clubs, increase in fuel prices, ticket touts, Halloween fireworks, tips for workers and the struggles of Fianna Fail and the Labour Party are all discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. Guests are former councillors Keith Henry and Brian Scanlon OceanFM Ireland · The Friday Panel,…