Chairman of Sligo music festival launches attack on local organisations for lack of support
The Chairman of the weekend Ben Bulben Carnival in Sligo has responded to criticism of certain aspects of the event which took place in the Stephen Street car park. Con Darcy has also critcised the…
Sligo man seeks apology from Catholic Church for ‘destroying’ his father’s family
Well-known Sligo singer, Georgie Gorman, had four aunts who worked in Magdalene Laundries in Sligo town. It was one aspect of how his father’s family was separated and torn apart by Catholic Church authorities when…
The Friday Panel, Clr Michael Clarke, Marian Moore, Blaine Gaffney
On The Friday panel this week, Cllr Michael Clarke, Marian Moore, and Blaine Gaffney, discussing topics including the Bishop of Elphin’s comments on those who voted Yes in the Referendum, the illegal adoption scandal, hospital…
Mother who gave up son for adoption appalled at latest revelations
Maria Hayes gave up her son for adoption against her will when he was born in 1977, but was re-united with him 19 years later. She has spoken of her upset at the latest illegal…
Ward family to physically prevent diggers from entering Halting Site
The Ward traveller family who are resident at the Glenview Halting Site at Ash Lane in Sligo say they will physically prevent diggers from entering the site and carrying out development work. Sligo County Council…
Leitrim Fine Gael member resigns from party in protest at ‘triumphalist’ Referendum celebrations
Leitrim Fine Gael member and former local election candidate, Sean Wynne, has resigned from the party in protest at what sees as the unnecessary triumphalist celebrations which followed the announcement of the outcome of the…
Up to 25 female voters removed from electoral register in Bundoran, it’s claimed
Several female voters in the Bundoran district have lodged official complaints after their names were removed from the electoral register, and they were prevented from voting in last Friday’s Referendum. One of those affected was…