The Friday Panel, Minister Frank Feighan, Deputy Martin Kenny
The no confidence motion in Simon Coveney, the resignation of the FF party whip by Marc MacSharry, politicians’ sense of dress, President Higgins invitation rejection, the Connacht Ladies Rugby changing facilities, and Mayo for Sam…
Politics not all about elections – Harkin defends voting confidence in Coveney
Independent Deputy Marian Harkin has defended her decision to support the Government in this week’s Dail no confidence motion in Minister Simon Coveney. She says there’s a misconception among some that Independent TDs should be…
Numbers of outdoor workers with Sligo County Council needs to be doubled says Union rep
A SIPTU shop steward has called for the number of outdoor workers with Sligo County Council to be doubled. Brian Scanlon claims there are currently only 10 outdoor workers servicing the town of Sligo with…
Arts North West – Celebrating Culture Night 2021
This week we focus on Culture Night which takes place Friday September 17th. We cover various events taking place in Leitrim and Sligo inc. The Glens Centre, Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton Castle and the Hawks…
The Final Whistle 16/09/2021 – Swimming’s busy lanes
The gradual return to indoor sport has seen a surge in interest for swimming lessons. Is that all down to the pandemic? Or – could it be the ‘Mona’ effect? A local swim school owner…
Donegal GAA podcast 16/09/2021
Ciaran Cannon is joined by Kilcar’s James McHugh and Glenswilly’s Gary McDaid to digest the talking points from the opening weekend of the senior club championship – plus they trio look ahead to this weekend’s…
Students being advised to book hotel rooms due to lack of accommodation In Sligo
Accommodation for third level students in Sligo is now so scarce that students are now being advised to consider booking rooms in local hotels. The Student’s Union at IT Sligo say they’ve never encountered such…