87 year-old Bernadette remembers the Winter Storm of 1947
It’s 75 years since Ireland’s The Big Snow, months of heavy snowfalls in 1947. Bernadette O’Connor, who’s 87 years old and has lived in Sligo for most of her life, remembers the storm as a…
Bishop says violence has to be last resort in any resolution to Ukrainian conflict
A special Prayer Service for peace in Ukraine was held last evening at Sligo Cathedral, presided over by the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, He says violence should always be the last resort in any…
The Friday Panel, Peter Tiernan, Martina Harkin-Kelly
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, lifting of face mask restrictions, rural crime, long delays at Emergency Dept at Sligo Hospital, are among the topics discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. Guest are former FÁS Manager,…
No housing solution while TDs are landlords says Sligo Action Group
Karina O’Dowd of the Sligo Tenant’s Action Group says she doesn’t believe there will be any solution to Ireland’s housing and rental crisis while TDs are landlords. She’s been painting a desperate picture of the…
The Big Snow remembered on 75th anniversary
It’s 75 years today since the peak of The Big Snow weather event in Ireland in 1947. It was a day on which snow fell for 50 hours leading to ten foot high drifts, and…
Dromahair man involved in previous Russian-Ukraine peace talks reacts to invasion
JJ O’Hara of Dromahair, spokesperson for the Border Communities against Brexit group, was involved in peace talks between Russia and the Ukraine three years ago, having been invited by an MEP to participate. He’s been…
Long Covid sufferers in the NW speak out as retired public health doctor says more cases inevitable
Sean McGloin from Glenade in Co Leitrim is one of an increasing number of people suffering with Long Covid. Sean has had Covid twice, and has suffered serious long term effects, while retired GP Paula…