Perry refuses to comment on General Election intentions
Former Fine Gael Minister and TD, John Perry, has today refused to confirm if he will stand as an Independent candidate in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency in the next General Election He had indicated last week…
Another Brick In The Wall – Leitrim’s GAA Centre of Excellence nearing completion
An innovative fundraising drive by Leitrim GAA is coming to an end this week, with an appeal gone out for supporters to buy up the last of the bricks. Specifically, the sponsorship of bricks, which…
Garda appeal following robberies from vehicles at Eagle’s Rock, Glenade
The spate of robberies from vehicles parked in scenic areas in the North West continues. The latest incidents have occurred at the popular tourism spot of Eagle’s Rock in Glenade in Leitrim. Garda Dora Treacy…
Dealing with IBS and Crohn’s Disease
This week’s health slot discusses stomach and gut disorders, including the conditions of irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease. James Geraghty of the Molloy Lifestyle Pharmacy group has all the expert advice
Prannie scoops world award for seaweed cookery book
Sligo’s Dr. Prannie Rhatigan is celebrating winning a world cookbook award after being awarded first place in the seafood category at the event which took place in China. Prannie has been promoting the benefits of…
A living saint – Fr. John Carroll reflects on his life
Sligo priest, Fr John Carroll, is the guest on this week’s Friday In Focus – Fr. Carroll has spent almost his entire time in the priesthood working as a chaplain in Sligo Hospital, Cregg House,…
Overcrowded train did not breach safety standards, insists Iarnrod Eireann
Iarnrod Eireann have rejected claims by passengers that health and safety standards were breached on last Sunday’s lunchtime train from Dublin to Sligo, which was severely overcrowded. After a flood of complaints, company spokesperson, Barry…