Sligo resident concerned for safety of his family in Gaza
Dr Salem Gharbia is a native of Gaza City in Palestine, working as a lecturer at ATU Sligo. He says he’s heartbroken at the ongoing attacks on Gaza, and has not been able to make…
We’re no racists says Conway as he declares candidacy for Irish Freedom Party
Ballinacarrow’s James Conway has been outlining his reasons for aligning himself with the Irish Freedom Party to contest the local elections in Co Sligo. He insists neither her nor the party are racist, despite their…
Perry recalls wonderful memories with John Bruton
Former Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD, John Perry, talks about his memories of former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, John Bruton. Perry was first elected as a TD in 1997 when Bruton was Taoiseach in the…
The importance of social connection for those living with dementia
As part of our highlighting of, and support for, the HSE Dementia Understand Together campaign, we talk with Anna McTiernan, Older People’s Services Coordinator with the Leitrim Development Company on the importance of social connection…
Past criticism of party leader will not affect Euro campaign insists Cowen
FF candidate to contest the European Elections in the Midlands North West constituency, Barry Cowen, has dismissed suggestions that tensions between him and Tanaiste, Michéal Martin, could impact negatively on his campaign. The party leader…
112 empty houses, 72 empty apartments in Sligo Town survey claims
The Sligo Housing Action Group says it’s dismayed at the outcome of a survey it has conducted into empty buildings in Sligo Town. Their findings indicate there are 112 empty houses, 72 empty apartments and…
Grange woman raising money for Heart Foundation after husband’s death
Mary Lenehan’s husband, Seamus, died two years ago from heart disease, aged just 57 years of age. The Grange woman has now undertaken a fund-raising drive for the Irish Heart Foundation. Mary suffered another tragedy…