The Friday Panel, Cllr Mary Bohan, Cllr Sinéad Maguire
This week’s Friday Panel discusses the unfolding Covid restrictions, rural crime, anti-social behaviour on The Mall in Sligo, the mica redress scheme, the National Lottery, as well as their favourite Christmas presents, Guests are Leitrim…
War of words over Cllr comments on Ballymote’s community spirit
A Sligo councillor insists he has not reason to apologise to the people of Ballymote over comments he made on its record for community projects being on the wane in recent years. Ex-councillor Keith Henry…
Begrudgery at compensation offered to mica householders hard to understand says Bruckless resident
I didn’t use anyone else’s money when I built my house – that’s the view of Bruckless home owner, Derek McBrearty, one of those affected by the mica defective building blocks crisis. He was reacting…
Marty and his new book head for the North West
Broadcaster Marty Morrissey launches his new book in Sligo Town, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon tomorrow, Friday. ‘It’s Marty’ tells the story of his life, from growing up in The Bronx, New York, to becoming one…
Travellers need not give up on culture in pursuing higher education says new IT Sligo graduate
David Friel has become the first member of the travelling community to graduate with a Masters Degree, having done so at IT Sligo. He feels his achievement will give hope to other travellers in pursuing…
Organiser of Sligo rally says those who choose not to have vaccine are dehumanized
The United Against Segregation group have organised a rally for Sligo on 11th December to end what they describe as ‘medical coercion’ as regards uptake of the Covid vaccine. One of the organisers of the…
‘A s–t show’ – Sligo cancer patient on difficulties of travelling long distances for treatment
Sligo-based cancer patient, Louise Kennedy, has given a detailed account of the obstacles and difficulties in having to travel long distances for treatment at the regional cancer centre of excellence at University College Hospital Galway.…