Bishop clarifies Christmas Mass arrangements in diocese
The Bishop of Elphin has advised people to space out their attendance at Mass over the Christmas period. Kevin Doran says churches in the diocese are putting on extra masses to cope with demand, but…
Reeling in the Years 34 years on – An emigrant’s story
North West Today sought to track down the three young emigrants who featured in a clip from RTE’s Reeling in the Years 1986, about to board a bus in the West of Ireland for a…
The Friday Panel, Martina Harkin Kelly, Anthony Gray
This week’s Friday Panel discuss Covid vaccinations, pub closures, pay for student nurses, the Brexit endgame and what they’ll miss at Christmas, Guests are former INMO President Martina Harkin Kelly, and former Restaurants Association President,…
Addict faces homelessness for Christmas with no Sligo accommodation available
John is a recovering addict, he’s recently moved from Cork to Sligo. He claims he’s faced with homelessness from this weekend, as there is no available and suitable accommodation for him, which he believes is…
All English language signs in Donegal Gaeltacht to be removed as required
Any English language placename signs which remain in the Donegal Gaeltacht are to removed, in line with legislation. A certain non-compliance had been pinpointed by Donegal County Council. The matter came to a head after…
St. Angela’s Head of Nursing warns of return to cheap labour in Student Nurses row
The Head of Nursing at St Angela’s College in Sligo has expressed her concern at aspects of the ongoing row over payment for student nurses, and says a step back to the days of nurses…
Parishoners and stewards differ on Christmas Masses going ahead
There’s been mixed reaction to the concern expressed by the Association of Catholic Priests at masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day going ahead during Covid restrictions. Danny, a local Church steward, believes there should…