No one wants to live in ‘one-horse-town’ rural Ireland insists broadcaster
Well known Newstalk broadcaster and GP, Ciara Kelly, has launched a stinging attack on the Government’s rural regeneration plan, which was launched in Sligo last Friday. She says young people don’t want to live in…
Kicking a fellow when he’s down – Levy on Leitrim’s vacant commercial premises is condemned
Leitrim’s councillors have backed a move to impose a 25% rates levy on vacant commercial premises in the county, which were previously exempt from such a charge. The CEO of the Council says something has…
Priests convicted of sexual abuse should not be denied Catholic funerals claims ACP
Association of Catholic Priests spokesperson, Fr Tim Hazelwood, has claimed that priests convicted of sexual abuse should not be denied a traditional Catholic funeral, as is happening. The ACP says it has come across cases…
The Friday Panel, Niamh Kennedy, Ciaran O’Hanrahan, Thomas Pringle
This week’s Friday Panel comes live from Killybegs, from the LYIT College of Tourism, where our guests are Deputy Thomas Pringle, Cllr Niamh Kennedy and Ciaran O’Hanrahan of LYIT College of Tourism. Issues discussed include…
Tempers flare over proposed new asylum seeker centres in North West
Proposed new direct provision centres for asylum seekers are being set up in Moville in Donegal and in Rooskey in Co Roscommon, and there is speculation that another one is earmarked for South Sligo. Local…
Dublin GAA Star addresses Sligo meeting on drugs awareness
Dublin All-Ireland winnning footballer Philly McMahon is to address a meeting on drugs awareness in Sligo this evening, and event organised by the Owenmore Gaels GAA Club. Philly’s brother, John, died from drug addiction and…
End of the line for Henry’s Jewellers Sligo after 62 Years
The iconic Henry’s Jewellers store on High Street in Sligo is to close, having been in business since 1956. Owner Tony Henry says the decision is regrettable but inevitable considering the huge changes in retail,…