The loneliness of cocooning – Over-70 woman yearns for return to work
A Sligo Town woman, who’s in her 70’s and forced to cocoon, says she’s heartbroken she can’t return to her work as a result of the ongoing restrictions. She says work has been her life,…
Mortgages and how to save on them – Financial advice with Neptune Financial
This week’s Financial Advice deals with the issue of Mortgages and how to save money on your mortgage payments, and whether switching providers is a smooth process. Colm O’Flaherty of Neptune Financial, High Street, Sligo,…
Challenging and difficult days ahead – Bruton
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton, has conceded that the country faces an extraordinary challenge and that we face many difficult days ahead, as we begin to ease Covid-19 restrictions.…
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…