The Friday Panel, Albert Higgins, Richie Carrothers, Michael Clarke
There were fireworks on The Friday Panel this week when guests clashed on the issue of Danny Healy-Rae’s drink driving proposal, Noel Grealish’s alleged racist comments, traveller housing and prisoners taking court cases on the…
Fury as Healy-Rae challenged on drink drive proposal by Donegal road safety campaigner
There’s been a furious row on-air between Kerry TD, Danny Healy-Rae and A-CEART Donegal road campaigner, Mary Clinton, over the Deputy’s proposal to have a drink driving permit introduced. He was challenged by Ms Clinton…
How counselling helped me find creative spark – Kieran Quinn
Well known Sligo musician and former GAA star, Kieran Quinn, has spoken publicly and positively of his counselling sessions, which have inspired him to produce his first ever solo album. ‘A Year of Wednesdays’ is…
Perry steps in as Harkin steps out – Former Minister insists he will contest election
Former Fine Gael Minister and TD, John Perry, insists he will be a candidate in the next General Election, whether it’s as a party candidate or not. Mr Perry has called on party headquarters to…
Gender neutral toilets for schools is ‘beyond common sense’
The plans by a new school in Co Limerick to install three gender neutral toilets has been condemned as beyond common sense, and not in the best interests of students. Eamon Fitzpatrick from Sligo, who…
Criticism of cyclists rejected as local group welcome new legislation
New legislation introduced last night by Minister Shane Ross to further protect cyclists has been welcomed by Joan Swift of the Sligo Cycling Campaign. And she has been reacting comments from listeners that cyclists too…
Angry Cartron residents want petition claim councillors identified
Angry residents of Cartron Estate are demanding that two councillors who allegedly claimed that residents had drawn up a petition, objecting to the housing of a traveller family there, be identified. Bernadette Maughan of Sligo…