Sligo journalist recalls working on Kerry Babies story
As the Gardai issue an apology to Joanne Hayes for her treatment during the investigation into the Kerry Babies case, Co Sligo journalist, Marese McDonagh, recollects her coverage of the case at the time. Marese…
I’d do it all again – Ireland’s longest serving GAA inter-county player explains retirement decision
Sligo’s Marc Breheny announced his decision to retire from senior county GAA football this week. He spent 17 years on the Sligo team and was the longest serving inter-county GAA player in Ireland. He reflects…
Mediator gives insight into talks between travellers and Sligo council on car park dispute
Michael O’Hurley-Pitts has acted as mediator on several occasions in talks between the traveller famiilies resident in Connaughton Road car park in Sligo and Sligo County Council. As the dispute between both sides appears to…
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…