All Out – Live broadcast from nurses’ strike at Sligo Hospital
As nurses around the country embark on strike action, North West Today broadcasts live from the picket line outside Sligo University Hospital to hear from some of the striking nurses, union officials including the President…
MacSharry rejects criticism by prison officers – also says FF poll showing is ‘matter for concern’
Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, has responded to criticism of him from the Irish Prison Officer’s Association after he raised issues concerning the prison staff canteen service at the Dail Public Accounts Committee last week.…
Gardai renew appeal for information on Carrickbanagher aggravated burglary
Gardai have renewed their appeal for information on the aggravated burglary at Carrickbanagher in Co Sligo at the weekend, while information is also being sought relating to two burglaries in Carrick-on-Shannon. Garda Sergeant Orla McGrath…
Attacked with iron bar, punched, almost run over – ex-Sligo traffic warden says abuse is rife
A new report has shown that traffic wardens in Co. Donegal are the most abused in the country, with physical threats by motorist commonplace. Former Sligo traffic warden, Ted Maloney, says he’s not surprise by…
Woman’s decision on facing pregnancy she’s unable to continue with is a private matter – Sligo GP
Sligo GP, Dr Margaret Connolly, has insisted nobody has the right to intimidate or abuse a woman facing a pregnancy she is unable to continue with. In a letter to the North West Today show,…
Leitrim nurses support striking Irish colleagues in London demonstration
700 nurses from Ireland took part in a demonstration in London at the weekend in a show of support for their colleagues back home, as they prepare for strike action this Wednesday. Ann Kelly from…
From Sligo-Tallahassee twinning to Real IRA infiltration- the story of spy, David Rupert
It all began with a connection to the twinning of Sligo and Tallahassee, and includes tales of republican activity in Bundoran, Tullaghan and Sligo Town. The remarkable story of British and American spy, David Rupert,…