Sligo addiction counselling group welcome less punishments for those with drug addictions
The CEO and founder of the Sligo-based Social Ground Force addiction counselling charity has welcomed Ministerial comments on punishments for those found with drugs. Minister Frank Feighan has said that Gardai should have the power…
Fr Sheehy’s comments at odds with teachings of Jesus says Chair of Leitrim Pride
The Chair of Leitrim Pride, Charley Utting, says she believes the controversial comments made last week by Kerry priest, Fr, Sean Sheehy, are at odds with the teachings by Jesus of love for all. She…
The Friday Panel, Noel Kennedy, Seamus Maye
This week’s Friday Panel discuss the Marc MacSharry resignation, the predicted recession, the importance of sport for young people, the World Cup in Qatar, turf burning, and late opening for night clubs and pubs. Guests…
The highs and lows in the life of All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Molloy
Donegal All-Ireland winning captain, Anthony Molloy, talks about his autobiography – A Memoir on Life, Glory and Demons – and expands on some of those demons which plagued him, during and after his playing career…
Service user appeals for restoration of full day care services in Easkey
Maggie Doyle is a regular user of the social day care service being provided at Easkey Health Care centre. However, the centre now only operates for 2 days per week, as opposed to 4 before…
Gilroy sorry to see MacSharry quit but has no regrets about making complaint
Sligo Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Gilroy says he stands by his decision to make an official complaint of bullying against TD, Marc MacSharry, which indirectly led to the TD’s resignation from the Party. Cllr Gilroy…
Remembering the Sligo Airport runway crash, 20 years on
40 passengers aboard a Euroceltic plane had a lucky escape on this day 20 years ago when the aircraft skidded off the runway at Sligo Airport and tilted into the sea. Among those on board…