Appeal to provide Castleconnor’s Grace with wheelchair-accessible car
A fund raising appeal is underway to help provide a second-half wheelchair-accessible car for Grace Dempsey from Castleconnor, who has spina bifida. Grace and her mother, Marcelle, have been outlining the importance of this in…
Ukrainians’ heartbreak at leaving their homes as they find welcomes in Bundoran
125 Ukrainian refugees are now being accommodated in Bundoran, as more arrived over the weekend. Three women have been outlining their experience of having to leave their country and how their families have been forced…
All you need to know about the Parades, and live music in studio – A North West Today special
Sister and brother, Lorna and Jason McGuinness of Dromore West, members of Tireragh Comhaltas, provide the live music entertainment for St Patrick’s Day. As we preview tomorrow’s Parades in Sligo, Donegal Town, Manorhamilton, Bundoran, Ennsicrone,…
Irishman dissuaded from fighting in Ukraine by Sligo humanitarian volunteers
26 year old Dean Hogan from Clonmel hitched a lift to the Ukrainian border last week, intending to join the legion to fight the Russians. But was persuaded that his skills could be used elsewhere…
Absence of gender identity option on census form is criticised
The lack of an option on the census form to indicate gender identity has been criticised by Manorhamiton-based transsexual, Carolyn Ann. Those who don’t declare themselves as male or female in the upcoming census will…
Appeal for more foster carers in NW
Pamela has been a foster carer for 28 years, Margaret has done it for 16 years. They’ve been discussing their fostering experiences along with Marie Folan, Tusla fostering social worker, who wants to hear from…
Covid cases show no sign of decreasing in the North West
Keep the virus to yourself if you have it, and try not to get it in the first place – the advice from Director of Public Health with HSE North West, Dr. Anthony Breslin, as…