Banshees, robins, and the borrowing days – Joe McGowan on the continued relevance of superstitions
Historian and author, Joe McGowan, has been answering your questions on the plethora of Irish superstitions, which has been a feature of discussion on the North West Today show all week. In particular, Joe discusses…
Harkin calls for legislation to limit rates being charged by moneylenders
Deputy Marian Harkin has called for a change in legislation to control the rates of interest being charged by unscrupulous moneylenders. Leaflets have been distributed locally by moneylenders offering their services with some quoting up…
Martin not ruling out rotating Taoiseach agreement
The Fianna Fail leader, Micheál Martin, has refused to rule out reports that he may be a rotating Taoiseach in any new coalition Government with Fine Gael. Deputy Martin has confirmed to North West Today…
Sligo Garda Superintendent to the fore in TV drama
County Sligo native, Garda Superintendent Thelma Waters, has been speaking about her involvement in the ongoing hugely popular TV series on life inside one of the busiest Garda districts in the country. Thelma’s work as…
The superstition of the Green Door – Listeners up in arms over anti-Christian comments
It all started with a song, and the superstition of a green door being unlucky. And it morphed into ladders, scarcity of paint, and Christians being accused of flouting their religion if superstitious. Tempers flare…
Northern Ireland holiday home owners urged to stay away from Mullaghmore by local resident
A resident of Mullaghmore has appealed to those people who own holiday homes in the village not to access them during the current Covid 19 restrictions. Mousey Jinks claims the majority of those who are…
Respiratory consultant at Sligo Hospital offers resassurance ahead of coronavirus surge
Dr Katherine Finan, Respiratory Consultant at Sligo University Hospital, has been updating people on the Hospital plans to deal with those who will be affected by the coronavirus in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Manager…