Ditch the turkey and go vegan for Christmas urges local animal rights campaigner
Turkeys and other animals are being needlessly killed at this time of year, just to satisfy a Christmas tradition. That’s according to Gerry Boland from Keadue, spokesperson for the Animals Behind Closed Doors group, who…
Gurteen family tragedy remembered on 10th anniversary
The bodies of Trevor Wallwork, his 12 year old daughter, Kimberly, and 9 year old son, Harry, were discovered in the sitting room of their house in Gurteen, Co Sligo, on 18th December, 2011. They…
The Friday Panel, Frank Feighan, Marc MacSharry
Minister Frank Feighan and Deputy Marc MacSharry had a Frank disagreement over the latest NPHET proposals on Covid restrictions on this week’s Friday Panel. Amid the Covid measure controversy the Panel also discussed the Lotto,…
Junior Minister says he almost didn’t survive after contracting Covid
Junior Health Minister, Frank Feighan, says he believes he would not have survived only for vaccination, during his battle with Covid three weeks ago. The Minister told North West Today that he was very scared…
IT Sligo Student’s Union discuss spiking issue with local pub and club owners
The Students Union at IT Sligo has launched an awareness campaign to highlight the growing problem of young people being spiked on nights out. They have engaged with the owners of local pubs and night…
Charlie Bird interview prompts local calls for more research into motor neurone disease
There’s been much reaction to Charlie Bird’s emotional Late Late Show interview on his motor neurone disease diagnosis. Paul Jennings’ 35 year old brother also has MND, and he’s part of a campaign to seek…
AIB respond to North Leitrim farmers’ concerns over downgrading of Manorhamilton branch
Allied Irish Bank has responded to concerns raised by farmers regarding a reduction in the level service available at their Manorhamilton branch. And they say they have no control over the provision of a remote…