Patrick Feeney calls for further supports for Entertainment industry
Singer Patrick Feeney has called for ongoing Government supports for those in the Entertainment industry, which he says has been ravaged by the effects of Covid 19. The Gurteen man is preparing to go on…
Cheap alcohol promotion should not be allowed in Christmas ads says grieving father
John Higgins of Ballina has criticised Christmas TV ads which promote the sale of cheap alcohol, and says such advertising can lead to Christmases for some being destroyed. John’s son, David, died 10 years ago…
Polish community hopeful that Polish priest can be retained in Sligo
Members of the Polish Catholic community in the Diocese of Elphin say they remain hopeful that the Polish priest based in St Anne’s Parish in Sligo can be retained, even though it’s been indicated by…
It could be you – Collooney millionaire Lotto ticket remains unclaimed
The continued rollover of the National Lottery jackpot has been described as a bizarre sequence of events by Lottery spokesperson, Fran Whearty. He’s been answering questions on the operation of the Lottery and says a…
Sudden death of Manorhamilton man inspires sister to help increase cardiac awareness
Gerry McLoughlin of Manorhamilton was only 44 years old when he was a victim of sudden cardiac death, ten years ago. His sister, Fionnuala, is not a volunteer with CRY Ireland, which continues to raise…
Witnesses to John Gilligan’s Sligo criminal activity afraid to give evidence, it’s claimed
Notorious gangland criminal, John Gilligan, used to store stolen TVs in a warehouse in Sligo, but those involved in the racket were too afraid to give any information on his activities at the time. That’s…
Plight of homeless Traveller couple prompts housing protest outside Sligo Council meeting
A housing and accommodation protest was held outside this morning’s meeting of Sligo County Council. It was organised by the Sligo Traveller Support Group, just days after the plight of a local homeless traveller couple…