Passengers to blame for new Ryanair hand luggage restrictions, it’s claimed
Ryanair’s new restrictions on carry-on luggage aboard its flights kicked in this week. One local frequent flyer claims Ryanair should not be blamed for this, but rather passengers who have abused the system
Anger at state of Co. Sligo’s potholed roads
The state of potholed roads in Sligo Town, as a result of works carried out over the past year, is causing anger and frustration among road ruses; however, it seems the pothole problems extend to…
Donegal medical doctor claims she is now homeless
Donegal medical doctor, Annette Hunter, claims she is now homeless, having lost two homes in the space of four years. How did it come to this? She explains all, and how her experience has given…
We’re not dogs, we don’t live in dog boxes – Connaughton Road traveller families lash out
The traveller families resident in Connaughton Road car park in Sligo have hit out at Sligo County Council, and claim they are using heavy handed tactics in the row over the removal of a barrier…
The Friday Panel, live from Bundoran, Cormac Meehan, Donagh Keon, Peter McIntyre
Our Friday Panel comes live from the Eclipse Cinema in Bundoran, this week’s guests, travel agent, Cormac Meehan, President of the Irish Travel Agents Assocation’ Donagh Keon, Chairperson of the Ballyshannon Business Chamber; and Peter…
Ban foxhunting debate fires passion and humour
There’s been a further call to ban foxhunting following the annual Christmas hunts across the region. However, one contributor claims foxhunting is the most humane way of controlling the fox population; he’s quickly taken to…
UN Peacekeeper, Dermot McLoughlin, commemorated 31 years after his killing
Corporal Dermot McLoughlin of Sligo was killed while on UN peacekeeping duty in Lebanon in January, 1987. 31 years later, he’s been remembered at a special ceremony at his graveside by member of the UN…