‘Right to Die’ campaigner addresses Sligo meeting
Right to Die campaigner, Tom Curran, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the North West Humanist Assocation in Sligo last evening. Tom has been campaigning for a change to Ireland’s legal ban on…
The case for another Irish Bank Holiday
Donegal People Before Profit representative, Cyril Brennan, says the time has come for Ireland to have another designated bank holiday, making it ten bank holidays in all. Mr Brennan says the move would benefit everybody,…
Drinking session more important than music – Sligo musician slams direction of Fleadh Cheoil
As the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil gets underway in Drogheda, well-known Gurteen musician, Seamus Tansey, has slammed the direction of the event in recent years. He says the music has been diluted by ‘foreign influences’ and…
Sligo business forced to shut for 4 hours every day due to lack of broadband
Businesses owners at the Old Dublin Business Park at Carraroe in Sligo are up in arms over the lack of availability of broadband to them. They claim the situation is affecting their operation and now…
I’m just a regular guy – Brian McEniff reflects on his life and career
This week’s Friday in Focus guest is Brian McEniff, hotelier, GAA All-Star, GAA All-Ireland winning manager, and champion of the West. Brian reflects on his early days in business, his playing and management sporting career,…
Taoiseach challenged to visit family of Donegal man ‘crippled with pain’ due to delayed operation
26 year old Jason Hanlon from Doochary in Donegal, who has had health issues throughout his life, has now developed the condition of scoliosis, which results in him screaming in pain constantly. Jason remains on…
11 post offices closed within 10 mile radius – Gurteen pensioner lambasts An Post
Gurteen pensioner, Michael McKeon, says that 11 post offices within a ten mile radius of the village have been closed by An Post in the 15 years. He says there will be further hardship caused…