Sligo Farmer’s Market operator defends new €1 entry fee
The operator of the Sligo Farmer’s Market has defended the decision to impose a one euro entry fee when the market resumes this Saturday. Guy Marsden says there are a number of enforced changes which…
Cohen and Westlife summer nights lay groundwork for new Lissadell concerts
Perfect for Lissadell, perfect for the North West. That’s the assessment of the owner of Lissadell House, Constance Cassidy, after weekend confirmation that it will host 12 concerts a year over the next five years.…
McDonalds frenzy angers elderly cocooner
An elderly lady who is cocooning in her rural home near Donegal Town has expressed her disgust at the long queues of traffic queueing outside McDonald’s outlets which re-opened this week. She says people should…
Increase in membership applications as Co Sligo Golf Club begins return to normal
There’s been a significant increase in membership applications at Co Sligo Golf Club in Rosses, since its re-opening this week under phase one of the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. That’s according to General Manager, David…
Sadness and emotion – Campaigners reflect on 5th anniversary of Same Sex Marriage vote
It’s five years ago tomorrow since the Same Sex Marriage Referendum, so what has the Yes outcome meant for those who campaigned vigorously for it. We listen back to some of the contentious debates at…
Collooney protesters cry foul as 5G signs go missing
Residents in Collooney who are opposed to the erection of a 5G mast in the area have claimed that eight protest signs they had positioned locally have gone missing. The residents insist the proposed location…
World Bee Day acknowledged in Council’s Biodiversity Campaign
Today is World Bee Day, and the importance of bees and pollination is part of the ongoing Biodiversity Campaign being run this month by the Heritage Offices of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal County Councils. Guests…