Cllr calls on ban on smartphones and tablets for all under 13s
There’s been a call for a ban on the use of all smartphones and tablets for those under the age of 13. Donegal Fianna Fail councillor, Michael Naughton, believes such devices are more dangerous than…
Carolyn Ann, 70, transsexual in North Leitrim – Her story
Carolyn Ann is a 70 year old transsexual, living in North Leitrim. She’s been dealing with this change in her life and the implications of it for the past three years. Not accepted for what…
Misfiring – Criticism of call by scientist to cease lighting fires at home
There’s been little support locally at the suggestion by an Environmental Protection Agency scientist that we stop lighting fires in our homes. Dr. Michéal O’Dwyer says we need to move to cleaner ways of heating…
Local bingo volunteer lashes Govt plan to ‘tax’ bingo players
Long-time Sligo bingo volunteer, John Comiskey, has launched a stinging attack on the introduction of new legislation which it’s claimed will cap bingo prize money at 50% of the takings at a bingo event. He…
Head lice and how to treat it in children
Head lice expert Sinead O’Reilly gives practical tips on how to prevent children getting head lice, following reports of increased problems in local schools. She says parents need to be proactive, and the problem was…
On the Beat with Sgt. Jim Fox
On this week’s programme there was advice for Christmas Shoppers, A discussion on Domestic Violence and where to get help.
Listeners divided on deportation of Lisa Smith back home
A former Garda Sergeant from Donegal and former member of the Defence Forces from Sligo are among those opposed to the deportation of Lisa Smith to Ireland, on grounds of national security. But Mary feels…