Businesses hunker down and stay positive ahead of closures
Non-essential businesses are being forced to close their doors from midnight tonight, as part of the level 5 Covid lockdown. And they’re trying to stay positive and look at online development, as John Mullaney of…
Govt didn’t understand tradition in rural Ireland claims funeral director
The decision by the Government to overturn a directive to restrict numbers attending funerals to 10 under Covid level 5 has been welcomed by County Sligo funeral director, David McGowan – the numbers remain at…
We had no option – Hunger striker has no regrets 40 years on
It’s 40 years next week since the first of two hunger strikes at the Maze Prison – seven republican prisoners refusing food for 53 days, among them, Tommy McKearney, who’s been looking back, insisting he…
Tipp-ing point – Leitrim GAA fans angry over Tipperary manager’s criticism
Letirim GAA supporters have been reacting to the criticism by the Tipperary manager of their decision not to play a weekend National Football League game because of Covid issues. David Power described the decision as…
10 months in prison proposed for those who steal family pets
There’s been a spate of thefts of dogs across the North West in recent months, and Gardai have warned that there are gangs at large in the region stealing these animals, which is a lucrative…
Sligo’s City status not warranted says Professor
A Professor of Economics has agreed with assessments from two national public bodies that Sligo should not be considered a ‘city’, but a ‘regional growth centre’ instead. Professor Edgar Morgenroth says Sligo does not meet…
The Friday Panel, Marc MacSharry, Nessa Cosgrove
This week’s Friday Panel are Fianna Fail TD, Marc MacSharry, and Nessa Cosgrove of the Labour Party. They discuss issues including the Covid lockdown, the resumption or not of GAA games, Dying with Dignity Bill,…