Garda appeal following serious traffic collision on Rossnowlagh Beach
A person was seriously injured following a collision between two vehicles on Rossnowlagh Beach in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Garda Ciara Gibbons of Glenties Garda Station appeals for witnesses on this week’s…
I never thought I’d have to fight to put food on the table says distraught protester
Marcelle Dempsey, who cares for her daughter, Grace, made an emotional appeal to Government to help families like hers with the rising cost of living at a weekend protest in Sligo. She says never in…
Farmers concerned at future of Ballymote Mart
Aurivo co-op has responded to concerns raised by local farmers regarding the future operation of Ballymote Mart, which resulted in an angry public meeting last week. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Michael Clarke,…
The Friday Panel, Eamon Scanlon, James Conway
Former Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon believes his party has lost touch with the ordinary people, while former Election candidate, James Conway, castigates left-wing parties and representatives. The Friday Panel also discuss The Queen’s funeral,…
Cost of Living Coalition protest to take place in Sligo
The Cost of LIving Coalition, involving members of Sinn Fein, People Before Profit and Independent politicians, are staging a protest outside Sligo’s Town Hall tomorrow. Brian O’Boyle of PBP insists the protest is relevant now,…
West Sligo parent slams rural transport system after daughter left stranded by bus no-show
Mark Boland lives in West Sligo – he says bus services used by his teenage daughters haven’t showed up over 20 times over the past few months, and it’s time something was done. He says…
Held up at gunpoint, back to normal duty the next day – Ex-Leitrim Garda Michael looks back
Former Garda Michael Hanley recalls how he was held at gunpoint while on duty, and his involvement in the Don Tidey kidnapping shootout at Ballinamore, during his 34 year career. Part of our series of…