I’m no racist, insists Sharkey, as he outlines credentials for Presidency
Kevin Sharkey, painter and former TV Presenter, from Killybegs, has outlined his reason for wanting to become Ireland’s next President. He says he’s been considering running for the past seven years, and has moved to…
Presenter and guest clash over ‘stupid’ question on use of the fada in Irish names
Things became heated when North West Today presenter, Niall Delaney, was accused of asking stupid and silly questions relating to the use of the fada in Irish names. Rossa O’Snodaigh had taken issue with the…
‘I know nothing about her disappearance’ – Mother of missing Donegal girl hits back at allegations
The mother of missing Donegal girl, Mary Boyle, has hit back at allegations that she is withholding information relating to her disappearance 41 years ago. Anne Boyle has spoken of her continued heartbreak in not…
Threat by Sligo farmer to take his own life over fodder crisis is a desperate situation, says TD
A County Sligo farmer is considering shooting himself and his animals if the current fodder crisis is not resolved, the Dail has been told. Fianna Fail Deputy, Eamon Scanlon, says he’s been personally approached by…
Locals angry at attitude towards women revealed in Belfast rape trial
A group of women and men staged a demonstration outside City Hall in Sligo on Good Friday, as part of the national I Believe Her campaign. They say they were appalled at the attitude towards…
Nudist bathing areas planned for NW
Plans are in the pipeline to have sections of certain beaches in the West and North West officially designated as nudist bathing areas. Dalkey is to become Ireland’s first official nudist beach next month. Pat…
Sligo priest encourages people to avoid pubs on Good Friday
Fr Pat Lombard, parish priest of St Anne’s in Sligo, has encouraged people to avoid going to the pub on this Good Friday, as part of a Lenten sacrifice. While not opposed to the decision…