Remembering Sligo-Leitrim’s first female TD on International Women’s Day
Mary Reynolds was the first female TD elected for Sligo-Leitrim back in 1932. Her legacy is recalled on International Women’s Day, and she’s included in the a new book on the women of the Cumann…
Influx of gambling halls into Sligo Town if Council proposal passed, it’s claimed
It’s been claimed that there could be an influx of gambling halls into Sligo Town if a proposal to come before next Monday’s meeting of Sligo Municipal District Council is passed. That’s according to Labour…
The Friday Panel, Martin Kenny, Thomas Pringle
Gordon Elliott and ‘that’ photo, the slow pace of vaccinations, closure of Bank of Ireland branches, restrictions on numbers attending funerals, and future coalition Government combinations are all part of our Friday Panel discussion this…
Increase numbers allowed at funerals and open up churches, says Bishop of Elphin
The six Western Catholic Bishops have called for a change of Government policy on the numbers of mourners allowed to attend funerals during Covid, and for a re-opening of Churches to members of the public…
The latest Covid vaccination advice – Donegal Pharmacist answers your queries
Donegal Pharmacist, Tom Murray, again answers listeners questions on all aspects of the vaccine roll-out. Of primary concern are the side-effects associated with getting the vaccine, and how those with medical conditions should proceed …
Minister Humphreys confident of more progress on vaccine roll-out
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has said she’s confident of a speedier Covid vaccination process, and that she hopes for a brighter situation in April. She’s been responding to reports of…
Family denied saying proper goodbye to their loved one due to Covid funeral restrictions
The grandchildren of a local man who died in the past month were unable to carry his coffin after his funeral mass, despite it being his wish. Joan describes how the ongoing Covid restrictions on…