Garda Reserve recruitment drive a form of desperation says former Detective
A new recruitment campaign for the Garda Reserve force is to be launched by Government, and is the first recruitment drive in 7 years. Former Sligo Garda Detective Pauline McDonagh says the move smacks of…
Barbie on the Leaving Cert a ‘demolition of our core values’
A former Deputy Principal at a Co Leitrim school has criticised the decision to include the Barbie movie on the English syllabus for the Leaving Cert in 2026. Sean Wynne insists it demolishes Irish core…
High profile local business closures leads to call for reduction of VAT rate
Last week it was Baker Boys in Finisklin and Anderson’s in Kennedy Parade announcing closure – today it’s Ethna’s By The Sea in Mullaghmore. It strengthens the case for the VAT rate for those in…
Planning requirements need to be heeded says Dunkineely residents ahead of arrival of refugees
Concern was expressed by residents at a public meeting in Dunkineely last evening that work taking place at a local guesthouse is not complaint with planning regulations. Up to 76 refugees are expected to be…
Animal Matters – With Eddie Henry Teeling Vets
Eddie Henry from Teeling Vets in Collooney earlier joined John in Studio to discuss all your animal healthcare and pet advice.
To pay or not to pay the TV licence – the choice facing listeners
After the revelations at what happened at RTE many households are refusing to pay their licence fee and are as a result running the risk of a day in court. Hughie, previously outlined on…
Sligo councillor highlights problems associated with repairing roads
The public outcry from our listeners in relation to the state of some of the roads in this region continued on Wednesday’s North West Today. The Pot hole was the major danger identified on…