Normal People Director honoured by Sligo Civic Reception proposal
Lenny Abrahamson, Director of hit TV series Normal People, has said he’s glad that the production has helped promote Co Sligo positively. He’s been reacting to the proposal by a Sligo councillor to grant him,…
The wearing of masks and respiratory conditions – Health Slot with Cara Pharmacy
This week’s Health Slot discusses the importance of wearing masks during the Covid-19 pandemic, and discusses how those with respiratory conditions are affected. Rob Wood, Superintendent Pharmacist with Cara Pharmacy, takes the questions OceanFM…
We’re telling the truth – Sligo family criticise rumours after contracting coronavirus
A member of the Sligo family, three of whom have contracted the coronavirus, has spoken of the hurt they feel after social media comments on their situation. Henen Orang’s brother tested positive for the virus…
EXCLUSIVE – Iraqi national subject to racial abuse after Sligo Covid-19 confirmation – moves to clarify scaremongering regarding family cases
An Iraqi national, living in Sligo, has said he and his family have been subject to racial abuse, after members of his family tested positive for the coronavirus. Hemen Orang has moved to clarify the…
‘A Cabinet fit for Cromwell’ – Regional criticism of new Government make-up continues
A Cabinet fit for Cromwell is how the Editor of the Western People, James Laffey, describes the make-up of the new coalition Government, after the exclusion of any Minister from the Western Seaboard. While Sligo…
Lifeguard restored to Bundoran Beach
The lifeguard service at Bundoran’s main beach has now been restored. There was criticism of the absence of a lifeguard last Thursday when four children were rescued after getting into difficulties. Donegal councillor Michael Naughton…
Public react angrily to exclusion of region In Ministerial allocations
There’s been anger and surprise at the lack of any Senior Government Minisiterial appointments in either the West or North West. Vincent believes Fianna Fail will pay a heavy price in the region for this…