Thousands in rain-sodden Knock awaiting arrival of Pope Francis
Tens of thousands of people have been gathering since the early hours of this morning at Knock Shrine in County Mayo for the historic visit of Pope Francis. It’s an occasion of joy and celebration…
Pope Francis says the failure to deal with clerical sex abuse a source of ‘pain and shame’ for the church
Pope Francis says the failure to deal with clerical sex abuse remains a source of pain and shame for the church. While Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called on the pontiff to deliver justice and truth…
Bundoran RNLI welcome donation of €5,000 from Tyrone family who were saved in May
The Bundoran RNLI is welcoming a donation of €5,000 from a Tyrone family after a rescue of two of their family members in May of this year. Three members of the McCallion family were caught…
Free waste collection on in Sligo today
There is a free waste collection on in Sligo today. The amenities at Greenstar Sligo has been accepting used batteries and electrical equipment since 8am this morning and is running until 12.30pm. There is also…
Heritage Week draws to a close this weekend
Well if you are not interested in the Pope and you want to do something else this weekend. There are plenty of options as heritage week draws to a close. In Leitrim, there is a…
Missing Sligo rabbits found – After they travelled 15km underneath car bonnet
A woman from Co Sligo, who thought she had lost her two pet rabbits, has found them 15km away. The bunnies went missing last week in Kilmactranny, but they were found by staff in Kilronan…
Parish Priest of Knock says people won’t have to walk long distances for Pope visit
Almost 50,000 people are expected to flock to Knock Shrine on Sunday to see Pope Francis. There will be road closures and diversions in place throughout the weekend. People are being urged to plan their…
