Mother fears addict son will die on streets of Sligo
A woman has appealed for appropriate support and facilities for her son, who is a recovering addict, and is currently living on the streets of Sligo. She has backed up claims made on the NWT…
The Carns apparition of 1985 – Hysteria or miracle?
This week’s RTE TV documentary on Ireland’s moving statues phenomenon of 1985 has again focused attention on what happened at Carns, Culleens, Co Sligo that year. Four teenagers claim to have witnessed an apparition of…
Ballintra girl’s family seek answers after scuba diving tragedy
Elaine Morrow from Ballintra in Donegal was just 23 years old when she died in a scuba diving tragedy at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It’s been eight years since the incident, and there’s…
Varadkar opening Post Office in home constituency an insult to NW communities – MacSharry
An Taoiseach’s opening a new post office in Castleknock in his home constituency represents an insult to campaign groups in the North West who have fought to keep their post offices open. That’s according to…
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…