Independent women hit out at Govt fund to increase female candidates in local elections
Independent female candidates standing in the local elections in the NW have hit out at the provision of a new Government fund to help boost the numbers of female candidates in the elections. The 500k…
Survivors of Tuam Mother And Baby Home tell their stories
Walter Francis and PJ Haverty both describe themselves as survivors of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. Walter lived their for all his younger life, while PJ was fostered at the age of 6, after…
Local musicians clash over Irish Eurovision boycott
There are differences of opinion among local artists as to whether Ireland should boycott this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, in protest at the continued occupation of Palestine. Singer James Kilbane disagrees with any…
International Women’s Day Friday Panel, Pauline McDonagh, Veronica Cawley, Caitriona McGoldrick
An all female line-up on this week’s Friday Panel for International Women’s Day. Pauline McDonagh, Veronica Cawley and Caitriona McGoldrick talk about the event, as well as election posters, Michael Jackson, and St Patrick’s Day…
Concern that dog owners could be shot while dogs attack sheep
With reported increase of sheep being attacked by dogs across the region, a Sligo councillor has warned of the possibility of a dog owner being mistakenly shot, if the problem is not tackled. Farmers have…
Disturbing and believable – Donegal TV personality shocked by Michael Jackson abuse allegations
There’s been varied reaction to the revelations contained in this week’s TV documentary on abuse allegations against Michael Jackson. Donegal TV personality, Noel Cuningham, says he was shocked at the content of the programme and…
Householders urged to check refuse collection accounts after woman charged on the double
It’s emerged that a number of local householders have been charged on the double for refuse collection without their knowledge after collection trucks undertook ‘double lifts’. One caller affected insists refuse collection companies now need…