Outrage after dog found hanged from tree in West Sligo
The shocking discovery of a young Collie dog, hanged from a tree in a forest area in West Sligo, has caused revulsion and anger across the region. Appeals are now being made for information relating…
The Friday Panel, Marian Harkin, Bishop Kevin Doran, Thomas Walsh
On The Friday Panel this week, MEP Marian Harkin, Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran, and FG election candidate, Thomas Walsh. The panel tackle the issues of the nurses’ strike, the National Children’s Hospital cost controversy,…
Vote Queenan Number 1…..for coal – Cllr defends non-election poster
Sligo councillor, Joe Queenan, has defended the erection of posters in Enniscrone, and insists they are not election posters, and that he’s breaking no regulations. The posters advertise Queenan as the number one choice –…
Irish Defence Forces should be abolished – Donegal councillor
Donegal Independent councillor, Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig, has argued that the Defence Forces should be abolished and the money used for other State services. He was reacting to the controversy over the comments of…
Family GP service being decimated claims Dunkineely doctor
Dunkineely-based GP, Dr Charlie McManus, has launched a passionate defence of the traditional Family GP service, which he insist is under threat due to lack of resources. His comments come on the day of a…
Gardai investigating youths involved in pre-arranged fights in Ballyshannon
On this week’s On The Beat with Garda Yvonne Carolan, there are warnings about pre-arranged fights being organsised by youths in Ballyshannon; and appeal for information on the huge fire in Buncrana; warnings on bogus…
Defence force members criticise Kilkenny hurler for ‘boredom’ comments
Members of the defence forces in the North West, both past and present, have been reacting to the controversial comments of former member and well-known Kilkenny hurler, Colin Fennelly, about his time in the army.…