Wild Wednesday – Biodiversity in our gardens, towns and villages
On this week’s Wild Wednesday, Sarah Malone, Heritage Officer with Leitrim County Council, and Juanita Browne, national history documentary producer. It’s the second week of highlighting the Biodiversity Campaign, Connecting People and Nature, on behalf…
Appeal underway to try and save life of 9 month-old Donegal Town baby
An appeal is underway to help 9-month old Livie Mulhern of Donegal Town undergo a live-saving operation in the United States. Livie was diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular condition in April, which means it’s unlilkely…
Irish Water warning on water conservation as domestic usage rates spiral
Irish Water has appealed to householders locally to conserve water, as new figures show an increase of domestic water usage of 20% since the Covid-19 restrictions. Georgina O’Reilly of Irish Water says they need to…
Leaving Cert plans ‘not fair’ on students or teachers
A woman whose niece who was due to sit the Leaving Cert exam this year claims the replacement plan is not fair on either students or teachers. Her niece has missed a number of school…
Pubs should stay closed until vaccine is found, claims Sligo councillor
Proposals by the Vintners Federation of Ireland to re-open pubs has been dismissed as reckless and silly by Sligo councillor, Michael Clarke. He insists it is not safe to re-open pubs at all, until a…
Hayfever, and dealing with sunburn – Health Slot with Cara Pharmacy
How to control hayfever, and how to treat sunburn, are among the issues discussed on this week’s Health Slot, with Cara Pharmacy. Superintendent pharmacist with Cara Pharmacy, Rob Wood, offers the expert advice
Gardening Time with Feeney’s Garden Centre – ‘The watering regime’
The importance of watering plants and shrubs is dealt with by Liam Feeney of Feeney’s Garden Centre this week, during this drought period. Liam also answers listener’s question on a variety of topics