Sligo secure impressive win in Dungannon
Sligo made it three wins on the bounce in Division 2B of the men’s Energia All-Ireland League on Saturday with a 28-21 victory away to Dungannon at Stevenson Park. Paddy Pearson’s side are up to joint fifth in the league table after this win. Dungannon led 7-0 early on but…
EU tendering process commences for Sligo Greenway
A Sligo councillor has welcomed the commencement of the EU tendering process for the Sligo Greenway project. The Sligo Greenway, which will be a 35.5km long off-road public walking/cycling trail linking Bellaghy/Charlestown on the Mayo border with Collooney has been in preparation for many years. Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District Councillor Marie…
Body of a man recovered in west Donegal
A body of a man has been recovered in the west Donegal area. Gardaí, assisted by local Mountain rescue and the Coast Guard, recovered the body at around 9a.m this morning. The man had been reported missing. The body has been removed from the scene and taken to the Mortuary…
Farmers to receive increased funding in 2023 according to Agriculture Minister
The Minister for Agriculture has said a number of schemes will start in January which will see 50 per cent increased funding to farmers. Minister Charlie McConalogue is hosting a national Fianna Fail Agriculture Policy Conference today in Westmeath. The Donegal Deputy is hopeful the funding will give…
Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for retention of 9% VAT rate
A Sligo-Leitrim TD believes the retention of the 9 per cent VAT rate is vital for the hospitality sector due to spiralling energy costs. Independent TD Marian Harkin is calling on the government not to undermine the tourism sector. The 9 per cent VAT rate was introduced in…
Nichola MacEvilly, Leesa Flynn and much more
We talk with Sligo actress, Nichola MacEvilly, who is currently on tour with Girl From the North Country and is curating an intimate evening of seasonal songs & stories at the Hawk’s Well on December 21st. Leesa Flynn plays the central role in The Rabbit’s Riot Xmas show at The…
Dukes slated by SF councillor after border resident comments
Bundoran SF councillor Michael McMahon has lambasted former Fine Gael leader, Alan Dukes over comments he made in the RTE documentary Quinn Country. Mr Dukes has since apologised for suggesting those in border areas were more like to turn to violence than other parts of the country OceanFM Ireland…