The Friday Panel, Marian Harkin, Jim Lawlor
This week’s Friday Panel discuss free public transport for all, the cost of living, the death of an Irishman fighting in Ukraine, the availability of painkillers, and more. Guests are TD Marian Harkin and Jim…
From an onion factory to Community Garda – Christy looks back on his career
Christy Hennessy from Castlegregory in Co Kerry spent most of his Garda career in Sligo, and spent several years as a Community Garda. He remembers high points such as the Pope’s visit, and lows like…
Omar Musa, John Buckley and much more.
Maylasian-Australian novelist, rapper and poet, Omar Musa is part of Iron Mountain Festival this weekend. A remarkable artist – just listen. We look at What’s On in the Glens, Hawk’s Well, The Dock, The Abbey…
The Final Whistle 06/10/2022 – ’82’
40 years on from Donegal’s first ever All-Ireland under-21 football title, team manager Tom Conaghan and team captain Brian Tuohy share some of the stories behind this memorable championship run which captivated the county at…
Laura’s death should not be in vain – family campaign to control sale of painkillers
Laura Newell of Sligo was just 39 when she died in January – she had been addicted to painkillers for many years, and her family believe this contributed significantly to her death. Her sister Carina…
Christmas lights in local towns to shine brightly despite Minister Ryan comments
The organisers of the Christmas Lights displays in Donegal Town, Manorhamilton and Sligo say they hope the displays will be as bright as ever this year, despite warnings from Minister Eamon Ryan to local authorities…
L plate drivers being treated differently by other motorists claims driving instructor
Those drivers with L plates on their cars are treated differently by other drivers and face aggression on the roads – that’s according to driving instructor, Brendan Tierney, who’s challenged members of the media to…