Ballisodare School parents encouraged by Ministerial commitment to school future
The Committee established to secure the future of St Mary’s College in Ballisodare say they are delighted with assurances given to them by the Education Minister that he’ll support their campaign. The secondary school had…
Delaney out, FAI out – Rovers fans express their dissatisfaction
Three branches of Sligo Rovers’ supporters clubs staged a protest during Friday night’s league game against Dundalk. Alan Kearins of the Bit O’Red Supporters Club says their frustration is not just with John Delaney, but…
Government Ministers descend on Drimarone for Rural Opportunity event
Ministers Michael Ring, Joe McHugh and Sean Canney were among those who visited the Bluestack Centre in Drimarone this morning for the Government’s Rural Opportunity event, which advises community groups how to access funding for…
7-month wait for smear test can be reduced to 2 weeks for 60 euro, breast cancer patient told
A local woman who has been treated for breast cancer three years ago has expressed her frustration with the delay in the provision of her cervical cancer smear test result. She’s been waiting seven months…
FAI Oireachtas hearing was useful despite Delaney silence, insists Committee member
A local member of the Oireachtas Committee, which questioned FAI officials at yesterday’s hearing, insists it was a productive meeting, despite the silence of former CEO, John Delaney. FG Senator Frank Feighan says there were…
The Garda uniform debate – Former whistleblower John Wilson on his battles
Former Garda whistleblower, John Wilson, was the first uniformed Garda in the history of the force to be allowed wear a beard in uniform, in a case he personally took. He’s been reacting to the…
Judge Tara Burns urges people to vote in Divorce Referendum
The Chair of the Referendum Commission, High Court Judge, Tara Burns, has urged people to come out and vote in the forthcoming Referendum on the regulation of Divorce, on 24th May. Ms. Justice Burns, a…