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
Valuable fossils being removed from rocks at Magherow Beach
A number of important and potentially valuable fossils have been physically removed from rocks on a beach in Magherow. An angle grinder has been used in the process. The damage was noticed by Dr. Jeremy…
Irish Rail official challenged by passenger on overcrowding on Sligo Train
Iarnrod Eireann’s Barry Kenny has admitted there is an overcrowding problem on the Sligo to Dublin train and has revealed it will be two more years before additional carriages can be provided on the line.…