Mother and Baby Homes survivor angry and annoyed at report findings
The Commission of Investigation Report into the operation of Mother and Baby Homes shows that the Church and State still have all the power. That’s according to mother and baby home survivor, PJ Haverty. who…
Government urged to intervene in row over RTE TV sketch
A number of listeners to North West Today have called on the Taoiseach and the Government to intervene directly in the row over the broadcast of a satirical sketch on RTE TV’s New Year’s Eve…
Bow your head and stand still – Donegal Undertaker calls for traditional funeral customs to return
A Co Donegal undertaker has urged the return of traditional Irish funeral customs as a way of showing respect to bereaved families during the Covid crisis. Charlie McClafferty says people should bow their heads and…
Claims that tenant forced to spend Christmas in homeless shelter after eviction from Sligo accommodation
It’s been claimed that a Sligo man was forced to spend Christmas in a homeless shelter after been forced out of his rented accommodation by his landlord, without prior notice. The claim was made at…
Unhealthy relationship with alcohol borne out by pandemic, insists ex-election candidate
The surge in Covid cases in Ireland in recent weeks show up the role that alcohol and our drinking habits have had to play in the spread of the virus. That’s according to former Sligo-Leitrim…
Gardai outline the 20 ‘reasonable excuses’ for travelling beyond your 5km limit
A 100 euro on the spot fine is now in place for those who travel outside their Covid-imposed 5km limit. However, there are ‘reasonable excuses’ which can be used to travel beyond 5km, as Garda…
Social distancing and mask wearing needs to continue even after vaccine is given, stresses HSE doctor
It is possible that people may still experience mild doses of Covid-19 and carry the virus even after receiving the vaccine, according to Dr Anthony Breslin, HSE Director of Public Health for Donegal, Sligo and…