Maisie is 96 today – or is it 24?
Maisie Regan, originally from Lord Edward Street in Sligo, celebrates her 96th birthday today, 29th February. But of course she’s only really had 24 birthdays, having been born on Leap Day – she discusses the…
65mph speed limiter proposed for all vehicles to reduce accidents
It is National Slow Down Day – Eamon lost his brother in a road accident, and says motorists are still travelling too fast, and suggests that all vehicles should be fitted with a limiter fixed…
An Taisce express concern at increase in vandalism of historical monuments
It’s been revealed that up to 140 historic monuments in Ireland have been vandalised and attacked in the past 3 years – they include vandalism caused to the megalithic tomb at Carrowkeel in Sligo last…
FF activist clashes with ex-councillor over defection to Aontú party
He’s been a Fianna Fail supporter, canvasser and campaigner all his life, but now Graham Monaghan has decided to leave the party due to disillusionment, and join Aontú. However, he’s been taken to task over…
Five collie pups found dumped in Drumkeeran
Five collie pups were found abandoned in Drumkeeran on Sunday last., They’ve since been brought to Leitrim Animal Welfare, who say such incidents are on the rise. They’ve appealed for foster carers for the pups…
Call for free parking at Sligo Hospital for cancer patients
The Health Minister has promised to consider proposals for free parking for cancer patients attending appointments at Sligo University Hospital. The issue was raised with the Minister during his visit to Sligo last Friday by…
Crisis looming at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
With a little luck we are hopefully entering the last few weeks of the winter season and for many the longer and warmer days of spring can’t come quickly enough. Included among those…