Manorhamilton pub to remain closed on Good Friday to ‘keep tradition’
The owner of the Milestone Lounge in Manorhamilton, Felim Gurn, has confirmed he will not be opening the pub on Good Friday, despite the change in legislation which permits premises to open. He says he’s…
Why Irish rugby team should sing God Save The Queen before English match
Boyle-based singer Sean Simons has followed up a letter he sent to national newspapers on the lack of passion among the Irish Rugby team in singing our national anthem, by suggesting the Irish team sing…
We expect clean water in 21st century – Publican hits out
The boil water notice affecting 13,000 customers on the Lough Talt Water Supply in County Sligo has been extended to the end of April. It’s been in effect since the discovery of cryptosporidium in the…
Priest claims McAleese needs to be thanked for questioning women’s role in Church
Fermanagh-based priest, Fr Joe McVeigh, says Mary McAleese needs to be thanked for her controversial comments last week branding the Catholic Church as an empire of misogyny. He says she has rightly re-ignited the debate…
Family who claim to be homeless being put up in hotel by Sligo County Council
A family with young children are being put up in a hotel paid for by Sligo County Council, they claim, because they can’t find suitable, affordable accommodation locally. The family insist they want to be…
It’s St Patrick’s Day, not Paddy’s Day, declares Leitrim priest
Leitrim-based priest, Fr. Frank Murray, has expressed his personal annoyance at those who use the term Paddy’s Day instead of St Patrick’s Day. Fr. Murray made his off-the-cuff remarks during Sunday Mass in Drumshanbo …
Meningitis fatality brings back painful memories for Donegal mother
The funeral takes place today of the six year old girl from Navan who died from meningitis last week. It has brought back painful memories for the family of the McDaid family from Castlefin in…