Sligo Traveller alleges discrimination is rife as she struggles to find a job
Winnie Ward is a member of the travelling community in Sligo – she claims discrimination against travellers is still prevalent in society – and bases her comments on her experiences in trying to source employment…
Survivor of 4 heart attacks says Cath Lab facilities for Sligo Hospital are vital
Vince Hearns of Sligo has suffered four heart attacks in his lifetime, the first back in 1985. and he says the provision of Cath Lab services were vital in keeping him alive. He’s been reacting…
Connacht Fleadh off to a flier in Sligo
Sligo is currently hosting the Connacht Fleadh, the first time it has done so since 1986. To mark the occasion, young musicians Sinead Johnston from Tubbercurry and Emma Benson from Keadue joined us in studio…
‘An absolute scandal’ – Minster challenged in Dail over end of Sligo Cath Lab service
Junior Minister Mary Butler agreed with local TDs in the Dail last night that the imminent ending of Cath Lab facilities at Sligo University Hospital was devastating news. However, Deputies Marian Harkin and Martin Kenny…
Donegal pensioner says Bus Eireann’s online booking system is a mess
A Donegal pensioner says the online booking system operated by Bus Eireann is unfair and that many aren’t aware of the system in place, or how to use it. She’s had issues getting seats on…
Feighan pledges to act to restore Sligo’s Cath Lab service
Junior Health Minister, Frank Feighan, says the Minister for Health knows his views ‘loud and clear’ on the restoration of Cath Lab services at Sligo University Hospital. The facility is coming to an end in…
New Cathaoirleach seeks to restore Sligo’s image after recent horrific incidents
The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says he hopes to restore the county’s image during his term after recent incidents in the county of hate crime, murders, sexual assault and attacks on the…