An Taisce clarify position on dog restrictions on Blue Flag beaches
An Taisce has moved to clarify the restrictions on presence of dogs on the country’s blue flag beaches, and indicated it does not mean an outright ban. Ian Diamond of An Taisce says the restrictions…
Mayor of Sligo expresses no confidence in Housing Minister
The Mayor of Sligo, Cllr Arthur Gibbons, failed to have a motion of no confidence in the Housing Minister passed at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council. He claims Minister Darragh O’Brien has not…
Ireland can still be safest place in the world for women insists former Safe Ireland CEO
The Coolaney-based former CEO of Safe Ireland insists Ireland can be the safest country in the world for women. Reacting to the Ashling Murphy murder, Sharon O’Halloran says she stood down as CEO after years…
Floaters – What are they? – Martha Ward Sweeney’s Opticians
This month Martha talked about floaters in the eye, post cataract examination and answered lots of listeners questions. To contact Martha at Sweeney’s Opticians call 071 91 69090. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or…
Dog owners up in arms at An Taisce directive to ban dogs from beaches
Local authorities in the region have been told they must keep dogs off their their Blue Flag beaches if they want to maintain the coveted international award. The advice has come from An Taisce, but…
Disability campaigner welcomes doubling of fines for illegal parking
The fine for parking a vehicle on a footpath, cycle lane, or bus lane, is to double, from €40 to €80. The move has been welcomed by Ballyshannon disability campaigner, Vicky Matthews, who says such…
Domestic and gender-based violence a widespread social problem says Leitrim campaigner
Miriam Kivlehan of North Leitrim is National Policy and Communications Manager with Safe Ireland – she’s been giving her reaction to the Ashling Murphy case, and the heightened discussion about the issue of domestic and…