Sligo’s minors of 1968 salute Sligo’s minors of 2021
This is a picture of Sligo minor football mentor in 1968, Colm Mullarkey, with Sligo minor football mentors in 2021, Colm McGee and Paul Henry. Colm is holding the matchball and programme from the 1968…
Minister Donnelly criticised for failure to meet Hospital staff during Sligo visit
Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, has been criticised for his failure to meet with staff at Sligo University Hospital during a visit to the area yesterday. It seems even local councilors and local media were unaware…
Passenger feels threatened by those not wearing face masks on Sligo train
David travels on the Sligo to Dublin train twice a week. He says he’s hugely concerned at the numbers of passengers on the train not wearing face masks, and claims that those over 60 are…
My Medjugorje cure – David Parkes addresses Sligo churchgoers
Singer and former League of Ireland footballer, David Parkes, addressed the congregation at St Anne’s Church in Sligo at the weekend, to tell his story of being cured of illness at Medjugorje pilgrimage site. He’s…
Pandemic Pods proving successful for Ballyshannon businessmen
Two Ballyshannon businessmen say their ‘pandemic pods’ is increasingly busy and popular. Publicans Gary O’Brien and Aaron Coughlin set up the company to allow pubs and restaurants provide outdoor covered seating areas during Covid …
Pilgrim tells of his special experience at Medjugorje
Martin has visited the pilgrimage site of Medjugorje twice, and claims to have had a special experience during his second visit. When, he claims, he became aware of his baby sister who had died at…
Exploitation of Leitrim should be highlighted during Heritage Week, it’s claimed
People need to reflect on the exploitation of Co Leitrim by successive Governments during this National Heritage week. That’s according to the Save Leitrim group, who’ve been outlining how afforestation has destroyed communities and the…