5G mast fears now spread to Collooney
The granting of planning permission for a new 5G mast, just yards from a creche facility in Collooney, has been described as worrying and unacceptable. Sinn Fein councillor, Thomas Healy, says the ESB need to…
‘Which is worse, not being able to walk, or talk? Sligo man highlights MSA condition
Brendan Boles from Sligo e-mailed the North West Today programme to highlight the medical condition of MSA, which he has been suffering with for several years. It means Brendan can neither walk nor talk, yet…
Local creche owner distraught at RTE programme revelations
The owner of Scooter’s Creche in Sligo has said she was distraught at the contents of last night’s RTE Investigates programme on serious breaches of regulations at a Dublin-based creche. Caitriona Belton says, however, that…
We’re at breaking point – Carer daughter of 93 year-old appeals for support
Marie McGowan from Manorhamilton cares for her 93 year old father, who has Parkinson’s Disease. She claims that she, and many like her, are saving the State billions of euro in carrying out such work,…
Donkey derbys need greater monitoring, say animal welfare experts
Organisers of local festivals which include donkey derby events have been advised by animal welfare groups that they need to alert them to the staging of such events to ensure animals are not mistreated. It…
Sligo bouncy castle company owner lashes out at ‘craziness’ of compensation culture
The owner of the Sligo Bouncy Castles company has hit out at the compensation culture in this country, saying something needs to be done or more leisure-based businesses like his will close. Michael Roarty was…
Bruton defends personal cost of Climate Action Plan ahead of Donegal meeting
The Minister for Communications and Climate Action, Richard Bruton, is due to address a town hall meeting in Donegal Town this evening to discuss the Government Climate Action Plan. He acknowledges the changes afoot will…