The Friday Panel, Andy The Bull McSharry, Anthony Gray, Cllr John Paul Feeley
Election 2020, the mutilation of a 17 year old boy, the tractor protest, a ban on foxhunting and homelessness are among the items discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. Our guests are Andy The Bull…
No one is listening – Farmer defends tractor protest
One of the hundreds of farmers who took part in the tractor protest in Dublin this week has defended the nature of the protest. John Ball from Co Longford rejects suggestions that the disruption caused…
MacManus withdraws from Election race
Sinn Fein candidate, Chris MacManus, has pulled out of the General Election race in Sligo-Leitrim. Cllr MacManus says he’s taken the decision in the best electoral interests of the party, as they bid to retain…
Innovative health passport for those with intellectual disabilities launched at Sligo Hospital
A new health passport for people with intellectual disabilities has been launched today at Sligo University Hospital. Niamh Walsh, PhD Researcher, and Marion Ryder, Director of Nursing at the Hospital, explain more about the initiative…
Son of Co Sligo RIC man ‘appalled’ by reaction to commemoration
The son of a County Sligo member of the Royal Irish Constabulary has said he’s appalled at the reaction of some to the prospect of a commemoration for the organisation. Hal Hennigan published a book…
Animal cruelty group slam Sligo councillors for failing to support foxhunting ban
The Irish Council Against Bloodsports has accused members of Sligo County Council of being out of touch with public opinion, after not backing a motion to ban foxhunting at its meeting. Aideen Yourell has taken…
Councillors square off in head to head debate on banning foxhunting
Sligo councillors, Gino O’Boyle and Michael Clarke have clashed on the issue of banning foxhunting. Sligo Co Co yesterday voted against such a ban, proposed by Cllr O’Boyle, with Cllr Clarke describing the practice as…