Joanna’s journey from Malin to Mizen Head
Well-known meteorologist and weather forecaster, Joanna Donnelly, talks about hew new book, From Malin Head to Mizen Head, A Journey around the sea area Forecast. And the very personal inspiration which led to her visiting…
Former Senator backs Ballymote campaign on art deco centre
Former Senator, Marie Louise O’Donnell has been an impassioned plea for the arc deco centre in Ballymote to be retained as an arts and performance facility, as it was always meant to be. She’s waded…
Gaza attacks condemned by Sligo member of Ireland Palestine Alliance
The Israeli ultimatum for all citizens to leave Gaza ahead of their attacks there is both illegal and impossible. That’s according to Stella Carroll of Sligo, who is a member of the board of the…
The time was right – MacSharry explains shock decision to step down
Things run their course….the time was right…time for a new chapter in life. Marc MacSharry has been explaining his surprise decision not to seek re-election at the next General Election after seven years as a…
Appeal made for more local families to host Ukrainian refugees
Bernie from County Sligo has hosted two Ukrainian families in her home already this year and is preparing to host a third. More such local hosts are being sought, as more refugees arrive, and a…
Gardai appeal for information on Carrowkeel tomb vandalism
Gardai have appealed for information in relation to the vandalism caused at the ancient tomb at Carrowkeel in Sligo, which was discovered in recent days. It’s among the appeals on this week’s On The Beat,…
26,000 sign petition calling for greenway on old Sligo-Athenry rail line
A petition containing 26,000 names will be handed into the Oireachtas Petitions Committee this week calling for the development of a greenway along the route of the old and disused Sligo-Athenry rail line. The Western…