Sligo’s Noble Six honoured under Ben Bulben
The 99th anniversary of the shooting dead of Sligo’s Noble Six was marked yesterday at the foot of Ben Bulben. The Sinn Fein party organised the commemoration in memory of the men killed on the…
The Friday Panel, Minister Frank Feighan, Deputy Martin Kenny
The no confidence motion in Simon Coveney, the resignation of the FF party whip by Marc MacSharry, politicians’ sense of dress, President Higgins invitation rejection, the Connacht Ladies Rugby changing facilities, and Mayo for Sam…
Politics not all about elections – Harkin defends voting confidence in Coveney
Independent Deputy Marian Harkin has defended her decision to support the Government in this week’s Dail no confidence motion in Minister Simon Coveney. She says there’s a misconception among some that Independent TDs should be…
Numbers of outdoor workers with Sligo County Council needs to be doubled says Union rep
A SIPTU shop steward has called for the number of outdoor workers with Sligo County Council to be doubled. Brian Scanlon claims there are currently only 10 outdoor workers servicing the town of Sligo with…
Students being advised to book hotel rooms due to lack of accommodation In Sligo
Accommodation for third level students in Sligo is now so scarce that students are now being advised to consider booking rooms in local hotels. The Student’s Union at IT Sligo say they’ve never encountered such…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: MacSharry says FF now a one-man show – Insists he WILL stand in next Election
Marc MacSharry has spoken exclusively to North West Today on Ocean FM, after his dramatic resignation of the Fianna Fail party whip last evening. In a wide-ranging interview, he outlines why he took the decision,…
The benefits of palliative care – NW Hospice consultant aims to raise awareness
Dr Anna Cleminson is the Palliative Medicine Consultant at North West Hospice. She’s keen to highlight the benefits and positive impact of palliative care for those with life-limiting illnesses, during Palliative Care Week, and to…