Is the summer Gaeltacht experience in jeopardy?
Is the summer in the Gaeltacht experience in jeopardy? Apparently, the longstanding tradition of students heading off to the Gaeltacht is coming under increasing pressure due to a falling number of bean an tí available…
New cinema for Donegal Town in doubt
Expectations for a long awaited cinema in Donegal Town have been dashed following reports that the intended site for the cinema has been sold. It’s believed that the site which is located beside Lidl has…
‘Better than the mission coming to town’ – 40th anniversary of Rovers’ first ever FAI Cup win
It was better than the mission coming to Sligo – the words of the then Bishop of Elphin, Dominic Conway, when Sligo Rovers won the FAI Cup for the first time in their history, 40…
Donnelly says new primary care centres will improve overcrowding at Sligo Hospital
A full report on the opening of three primary care centres in the region last Friday by Health Minsiser, Stephen Donnelly – in Drumcliffe, Grange and Donegal Town. The Minister insist these facilities will ease…
The Friday Panel, Amanda Gallagher, Jim Lawlor
This week’s Friday Panel discuss the Hutch trial, the closure of Ulster Banks, a new political party, problems with accessing mortgages, the Grand National, e-scooter legislation, and restrictions on vaping products. Guests are Amanda Gallagher…
The Big Dogs – Henry lauds his Under 20 champions
The manager of the Sligo Under 20 GAA team which retained the Connacht championship title this week says they are exceptional bunch of players and deserve all the praise that comes their way. Paul Henry…
Fitzmaurice outlines plans for new rural political party – but he won’t be the leader
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has been expanding on his plans to form a new political party with other like-minded independents, to represent rural communities. He wants business people and community groups to also come on…