The Final Whistle podcast 17/02/2022
We remember former Donegal county footballer and Four Masters stalwart Donna Boyle (née Dunnion) – who passed away this week. Two Sligo footballers are savouring Sigerson Cup success over the past 24 hours. Coolaney/Mullinabreena’s Nathan…
Brian Leyden, Emer McGarry and much more – Arts North West
Poet and Lepus Print founder, Brian Leyden, gives a brief on the centenary of poet Leland Bardwell and Director of The Model Sligo, Emer McGarry, gives a brief on the excitingly eclectic upcoming programme at The Model. We also…
Lack of political clout to blame for lack of new Sligo Garda Station it’s claimed
There’s been a renewed focus on the level of Garda resources in the Sligo Garda Division, in the wake of recent rural crime incidents as well as the attack on Tom Niland. Questions are also…
Cruel, vicious, savage – Taoiseach reacts to attack on Tom Niland
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has described the attack on Tom Niland at his home in Skreen as vicious and savage, but says the level of Garda resources in the Sligo Division are an operational matter. He…
Muintir na Tire stress importance of connection with elderly after rural crime incidents
The regional development officer with Muintir na Tire, Vanessa Clarke, says she fully understands how the elderly might be more fearful given recent rural crimes in the region, and the attack on Tom Niland, She…
Mary Lou slammed by Donegal Cllr for sending congratulations to Queen
Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald’s message of congratulations to Queen Elizabeth on her Jubilee has been criticised by a Donegal councillor, who has called on local SF representatives to outline if they support the…
Green for Go for Parade in Donegal Town
This year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Donegal Town is to go ahead after all. There had been doubts over it after a poorly attended committee meeting last week, but there’s now renewed interest, according…