Coastguard Helicopter captain responds to residents’ complaints over night-time training
A number of residents in the Sligo area have complained at the noise being caused in the evenings and late at night by the local Coastguard Rescue 118 Helicopter, which is involved in training crew.…
We’re not able to cope anymore – Businessman makes emotional plea to Government on re-opening
Sligo businessman, Michael Farrell, says there is anger, sadness and frustration at the continuing delay in having facilities such as his re-opened. He owns the Five Star Fun children’s activity centre in Grange and says…
Donegal Orange Order disappointed at postponement of annual Rossnowlagh Parade
There’ll be no annual Orange Order Parade in Rossnowlagh this weekend, for the second year running, due to Covid. The county lecturer of the Donegal Grand Orange Lodge, Norman Henry, says the tradition of marching…
Work underway on innovative project ‘The Book of Sligo’
A major creative initiative, The Book of Sligo, is currently being put together, work which will show how the landscape of the county has shaped its communities, places, history and culture. Producer, Niall Henry, of…
Businessman takes issue with more Sligo road closures over 12th weekend
Sligo businessman David Smith of Barton Smith has questioned the wisdom of more road closures in Sligo from Monday next, after a weekend of heavy Northern tourism numbers to the region for the 12th July…
Gardai issue advice to hillwalkers after Gleniff tragedy
Gardai have urged hillwalkers and those climbing mountains to be fully prepared and to be familiar with the terrain. It follows the tragic death of a 27 year-old man after a fall at Gleniff last…
Supporting England’s footballers a bridge too far for many Irish
Listeners have been giving their views on whether the Irish should support the English football team as they bid to win the European Championship this week. Despite staunch support from Irish fans for English clubs,…