MacSharry refutes ‘angriest man’ accusation by former HSE boss
Sligo-Leitrim Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, has responded to the description of him as ‘Ireland’s self-styled angriest man’ by the former head of the HSE, Tony O’Brien. Deputy MacSharry has previously clashed with Mr O’Brien…
Listeners divided over treatment of Peter Casey on Late Late Show
Peter Casey announced on the Late Late Show on Friday night that he intends being a general election candidate in the Donegal constituency. However his robust questioning on the show by Ryan Tubridy has caused…
The Friday Panel, Margaret Heffernan, Paul Taylor, Gerry Creamer
On our Friday Panel this week, former Civil Registrar, Margaret Heffernan, Councillor and Sligo GAA Manager, Paul Taylor, and Gerry Creamer, Manager of the Bee Park Resource Centre, Manorhamilton. Issues discussed include drink driving, who…
Donate the price of a pizza towards cost of Pope’s visit – public react to Bishop’s comments
There’s been a mixed reaction to the suggestion by the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, that adult Catholic families should consider donating the price of a pizza or cappuccino towards the cost of the recent…
Call to end mandatory medical tests for drivers over 70
There’s been a call for the abolition of the rule which requires drivers over the age of 70 to have a medical test every three years to ensure they are capable to drive. Bernard, a…
Publican lashes out at Minister Ross as new drink drive legislation kicks in
The new automatic ban for drink driving offences came into effect last weekend. The move is leading to extra pressures on rural publicans to stay in business. Adrian Tansey, Gurteen-based publican, insists Transport Minister, Shane…
Time for new blood – Lundy reflects on retirement decision
Tubbercurry Fianna Fail councillor, Jerry Lundy, has been explaining his decision not to seek re-election to Sligo County Council next year. Lundy has been a local councillor for the past 14 years