Passengers call for extra security on Sligo train after witnessing violence and fire incident
Passengers on last Thursday evening’s train from Sligo to Dublin have spoken of their fear after a number of incidents on it, in which a man became violent and started a fire in one of…
The Friday Panel, Sinéad Maguire, Enda McGloin, Chris MacManus
The outcome of the UK Elections, anti-social behaviour on the Sligo train, the future of lighting fires in our homes, speed vans, and their own, personal favourite Chritmas presents are up for discussion on The…
Man ‘went berserk’ and lit fire on Sligo train, Irish Rail confirm
A man ‘went berserk’ aboard last evening’s 19.00 train service from Sligo to Dublin, and started a fire inside one of the carriages, Iarnrod Eireann have confirmed. The man was restrained at Boyle rail station,…
Threatening incident on Sligo train raised in Seanad
An anti-social behaviour incident on the Sligo train, which was highlighted on the North West Today show on Tuesday, has been raised in the Seanad. Senator Frank Feighan has called on Iarnrod Eireann to act…
Church of Ireland branded ‘unchristian’ by singer over Sligo organist controversy
The decision to ask an organist to step aside from playing in Church of Ireland churches in Drumcliffe and Munninane in North Sligo, because of his same sex marriage, has been condemned. Singer James Nelson…
Owner of stolen dogs makes emotional appeal for their safe return
The owner of two French Bulldogs which were stolen from his van near Glencar Waterfall last Sunday has made an emotional appeal for help in trying to locate them, Sean says he’s heartbroken by the…
‘Have ya trouble?’ – Undertaker David is subject of RTE TV documentary
County Sligo undertaker, David McGowan, is the subject of a documentary to be screened on RTE TV this evening, profiling his work. Ahead of the screening of ‘The Funeral Director’ David reflects on his 40…