Turf protester candidates geared up to run in local elections
Candidates are ready to stand in the local elections in the North West on the issue of the ban on the sale and distribution of turf. That’s according to former local election candidate, Lawrence McManus…
Tubbercurry tenants shocked at 75% increase in rent
A number of residents in the Tubbercurry area have expressed their shock and anger at a huge increase in their monthly rent. The residents say they’ve been told by their landlord that their rent is…
History made as Co Sligo man reaches summit of Mount Everest
Jonathan Ruane of Castleconnor has become the first County Sligo person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Jonathan scaled the peak at 12.30am this morning and is continuing now on his descent, as…
Friday Panel, Leslie O’Hora and Sean McGloin
This week’s Friday panel discusses the banning of turf, availability of rural transport, the Green Party in Government, and the Eurovision. Guests are Leslie O’Hora of the Green Party and Sean McGloin from Glenade. OceanFM…
25% immediate pay rise for hospital staff proposed by Leitrim councillor
Hospital staff should be granted an immediate 25% pay rise for the work they do in the most challenging of conditions – that’s according to Leitrim Independent councillor, Des Guckian, who has based his proposal…
Castleconnor man prepares to conquer Mount Everest in coming days
Jonathan Ruane from Castleconnor is days away from becoming the first Co Sligo man ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He’s in Nepal, preparing for the final ascent, which he hopes to achieve…
Mayor urges crackdown on anti-social behaviour in local authority housing estates in Sligo
Open drug dealing during daytime, verbal abuse towards a special needs child, families forced to leave their homes in the middle of the night – just some of the anti-social behaviour in some local authority…