Leitrim’s Seamus O’Rourke on his writing, football and love of rural life
This week’s ‘Friday in Focus’ guest on North West Today is writer, actor, comedian, and current Leitrim Person of the Year, Seamus O’Rourke. Seamus talks about his writing inspirations, his interrupted Leitrim GAA career, carpentry,…
Local Lyme Disease sufferers urge medical profession to treat disease seriously
Those who suffer with Lyme Disease have been giving their reaction to a medical report which show that the cases of the disease in Ireland may be hugely underestimated. Fiona Quilter from Sligo suffered with…
Disability campaigner claims wheelchair users are forgotten about on trains.
A disability campaigner from Ballyshannon says wheelchair users are being forgotten about on trains. She says wheelchair users, people with mobility issues and buggies cannot access dart stations because of lifts not working and…
Lack of public toilets at Tullan Strand a “real issue”
Aidan Browne, proprietor of the Bundoran Surf Club, believes there is a real issue with the lack of public toilets at Tullan Strand Beach. As well as running the surf company, Aidan is also the…
Getting your children healthy for returning to school or college
This week’s health slot discusses going back to school and getting children , college students and their parents packed with health starting the school year. James discussed how important its is to make sure that…
Former board director of local crèche appalled by RTE documentary
Margaret McGee from Ballymote is a former director of the board of her local crèche. She says she is as someone who has held that position, and also as a childminder and a parent, she…
The Showman’s Daughter – Sandy Kelly on her life and times
This week’s guest on ‘Friday in Focus’ is singer, Sandy Kelly. Sandy reflects on a life on the stage since the day she was born, on the tragic death of her younger sister, Barbara, last…