Restauranteur and visually impaired community outraged at Sligo man’s ordeal
Helen is blind, and she says the Martin Gordon case shows once again how blind people are always expected to prove themselves and how life is made complicated – while restauranteur Anthony Gray says what…
We’re no racists insists organiser of Bundoran meeting on refugee concerns
The organiser of the gathering in Bundoran last weekend to highlight concerns in relation to the intake of refugees insists there is absolutely no racist agenda, and they merely want to reflect local concerns about…
Blind man refused entry to restaurant because of guide dog
Martin Gordon from Sligo, who is blind, was refused entry to a restaurant in Dublin last weekend as he had his guide dog with him at the time. Martin says he was shocked at the…
Organiser of Sligo Hospital protest says family experiences spurred him into action
An elderly relative of Ciaran Treacy recently spent three hours in ambulance outside the Emergency Department of Sligo University Hospital. It’s what has prompted him to become the main organiser of the protest against hospital…
Anti-refugee protest in Bundoran should vent their frustration more appropriately says Cllr
An anti-refugee demonstration took place in Bundoran on Sunday last, with small numbers attending. Local SF councillor Michael McMahon has been giving his reaction to the event, insisting the anger and frustration of those involved…
I’ve lowered my expectations in having a perfect life – Sligo rape victim
The second part of our interview with Sligo rape victim, ‘Gan Ainm’, who went on to set up the Sligo Rape Crisis Centre after the 1992 attack. She reflects on her life since the rape…
Woman attacked at knifepoint in Sligo – Call for more Garda resources
There’s been renewed calls for more Garda foot patrols in Sligo Town, after an incident at Water Lane on Sunday evening during which a woman was robbed at knifepoint. Gardai are investigating the incident which…