Petition underway to install CCTV and lighting in Sligo Cemetery
A woman campaigning for CCTV cameras and lighting to be installed at Sligo Cemetery says she will re-double her efforts after stories of items being stolen from graves. The family of a man who was…
The Queen’s Reign – Philomena Begley’s life and times
This week’s Friday Focus guest is Philomena Begley, the Queen of Country, who looks back on her life in music. And gets to play some of her favourite tracks OceanFM Ireland · The Queen's…
Flowers robbed from grave just hours after burial at Sooey Graveyard
Flowers on the grave of a man who was buried in St Joseph’s graveyard in Sooey in Co Sligo this week were stolen just hours after the ceremony. The distraught family of the man have…
Minister Donnelly criticised for failure to meet Hospital staff during Sligo visit
Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, has been criticised for his failure to meet with staff at Sligo University Hospital during a visit to the area yesterday. It seems even local councilors and local media were unaware…
Passenger feels threatened by those not wearing face masks on Sligo train
David travels on the Sligo to Dublin train twice a week. He says he’s hugely concerned at the numbers of passengers on the train not wearing face masks, and claims that those over 60 are…
My Medjugorje cure – David Parkes addresses Sligo churchgoers
Singer and former League of Ireland footballer, David Parkes, addressed the congregation at St Anne’s Church in Sligo at the weekend, to tell his story of being cured of illness at Medjugorje pilgrimage site. He’s…
Pandemic Pods proving successful for Ballyshannon businessmen
Two Ballyshannon businessmen say their ‘pandemic pods’ is increasingly busy and popular. Publicans Gary O’Brien and Aaron Coughlin set up the company to allow pubs and restaurants provide outdoor covered seating areas during Covid …