The Friday Panel, John Perry, Marie Casserly
The Friday Panel discuss the RTE bailout, the US Presidential Election, the Olympics, whether they will stand in the next General Election, and respect for the Irish National Anthem. Guests are former Junior Minister and…
The ‘Olympic’ Whistle – Paris preview
Ireland has 133 athletes competing at the Paris Games over the next fortnight – its biggest ever Olympic team. Eight of them are local: Four from Sligo and four from Donegal. We give you the…
Remembering Noel McAuley – the man everyone knew
Tributes are paid to the late Noel McAuley who has died suddenly. Noel, who was visually impaired, spent years selling The Big Issue magazine in towns across the North West and was well-known and well-liked.…
An honourable man – Gurteen priest pays tribute to his friend President Biden
Gurteen priest Fr. Frank O’Grady was summoned to meet President Joe Biden at Knock Shrine last year, as it was he who had administered the last rites to the President’s son, Beau, when he died…
I can Cope says Gallagher as he seeks FF General Election nomination
Pat The Cope Gallagher says he is ready, fit and willing to return to Dail Eireann – he’s been outlining his reasons for seeking a Fianna Fail nomination to stand in Donegal in the next…
Irish Republican Billy Pilkington commemorated at his Sligo home
A plaque was unveiled at the home of well-known Sligo Republican, Billy Pilkington, in Abbey Street in Sligo yesterday. Billy was an IRA General Officer Commanding in the War of Independence 1921-23 and also fought…
Italian Camilla pens first novel after making her home in Sligo
Camilla Galbiati came from Italy to work as an au pair in Sligo 12 years ago, but decided to make her life there and got married. Camilla has now released his first novel, a historical…