Still advising after all these years – Pat The Cope on his life in politics
This week’s Friday Focus guest, Pat The Cope Gallagher, relives his political life as a Minister, TD, MEP. His rise through the ranks, his dealings with FF leaders, and the fact that he’s still taking…
Tubbercurry landowner criticises lack of access to new N17 road plans
John Galllagher is a landowner in the Tubbercurry area. He has criticised the fact that the five proposed routes for the new road between Collooney and Knock along the N17 are not on public display…
Jadotville soldier backs campaign to have bravery medals awarded
Jim Gormley of Ballymote, now resident in Ballyshanon, was one of the 150 Irish soldiers involved in the siege of Jadotville in The Congo in 1961. He’s been reacting to a a report which indicates…
Upkeep of Sligo Cemetery neglected since abolition of Borough Council it’s claimed
The caretaker of Sligo Cemetery claims there has been a lack of prioritisation of issues relating to the cemetery since the abolition of the local Borough Council. Brian Scanlon was responding to correspondence sent to…
Junior Housing Minister defends one-off housing remarks as he visits Co Sligo
Junior Housing Minister, Peter Burke, is visiting Co Sligo today to view housing developments in Ballymote, Tubbercurry, Collooney and Sligo Town. He’s been explaining his views expressed during the week that one in every four…
Widespread reaction to arrest of busker in Sligo Town
Gardai arrested a busker outside the Quayside Shopping Centre in Sligo earlier this week under public order legislation. A video of the incident has caused huge reaction. Daniel of the Busk-It Music company says the…
Kinlough woman’s anger after children refused school bus places
The parent of two secondary school children, one of whom has autism, has slammed the Department of Education and Bus Eireann, after they were turned down for school bus transport places for the year ahead.…