Sligo famine ship victim remains to be buried in Canada next week
It’s been confirmed that the remains of some of those who died when their famine ship sank en route from Sligo to Canada are to be buried in Canada next week, and not returned to…
Once, Twice, Three Times A Breakdown – Donegal bus service criticised
A Bus Eireann bus took six and a half hours to travel from Dublin to Donegal Town last week after breaking down THREE times en route. One of the passengers on the bus says they…
Financial cost for everybody in any case – Coveney defends Govt Climate Action Plan
The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, says younger generations will not forgive us if we don’t act on climate change issues now. He’s been defending the measures contained in the Government’s Climate…
Garda appeal on aggravated burglary at Carraroe in Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have renewed their appeal for information concerning an aggravated burglary at Drumiskabole, Carraroe in Sligo in October of last year. Gardai have now issued descriptions of the three suspects. Sergeant Aoife Hayes…
Baby spends 4 days in hospital as a result of crytosporidium
The Lough Talt Water Warriors group have highlighted the case of a young baby who’s been treated in hospital for the effects of cryptosporidium. The group say the case shows the urgency in having a…
Hayfever and how to deal with it – Molloys Pharmacy health slot
We’ve a new regular health slot on North West Today, brought to you by Molloys Pharmacy. This week, pharmacist James Geraghty fields questions on Hayfever and how to manage it, and there are various other…
The Friday Panel, Constance Cassidy, Tommy Higgins, Paula Gilvarry
On this week’s Friday Panel, Barrister and owner of Lissadell House, Constance Cassidy, businessman and founder of Ticketmaster, Tommy Higgins, and Doctor and chef, Paula Gilvarry. Rockall, Boris Johnson, swinging Fine Gael politicians, insurance costs,…