Paddy Moloney’s Lissadell recording remembered
Dervish’s Shane Mitchell has been paying tribute to the late Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains. He says Paddy was a regular visitor to Sligo and recalls recording an album with him at Lissadell House in…
Call for extension of lifeguard season after 2 Bundoran incidents
There have been calls for an extension to the lifeguard season after two rescues of swimmers on successive weekends at Bundoran. Crewman with Bundoran RNLI Killian O’Kelly says the rip currents in the sea at…
Residents say illegal parking at Markievicz Park now a safety concern
It’s being claimed that illegal parking around Markievicz Park GAA ground in Sligo is proving a safety concern to residents in the area. They say there were cars parking on footpaths, at dangerous junctions and…
Cullinane slams Health Minister for failing to visit Sligo Hospital
Sinn Fein Health spokesperson David Cullinane, spent a day in Co Sligo, getting feedback on various healthcare services, as part of his nationwide tour. He’s been reflecting on what he learned, and has criticised the…
Not in our name – Doherty slams Government attendance at Partition event
Sinn Fein TD, Pearse Doherty, has slammed the Government decision to send two representatives to the event marking 100 years since the partition of Ireland, Deputy Doherty says no country in the world would commemorate…
Tanaiste says Bank of Ireland branch closures are a sign of the times
The future of jobs are digital, and green – that’s according to Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar. He made his comments on a visit to Strandhill on Friday evening, and…
Doherty says Ireland is ‘hungry’ for political change
The latest political poll shows the people of Ireland are “hungry” for political change. That’s according to Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll shows that…