From Sligo priest to Church of England prison chaplain
Sean Page was previously a Catholic priest based in the St. Anne’s Parish in Sligo Town. He’s since been ordained a Church of England Minister in Manchester, and among his duties are that of prison…
Donegal GAA podcast 10/06/2021 – Peter Campbell
Outgoing Sports Editor with the Donegal Democrat, Peter Campbell, shares his insights on being part of the Donegal sporting media beat for the past 44 years. OceanFM Ireland · Donegal GAA podcast 10/06/2021 – The…
Parking of large numbers of camper vans at Lissadell beach is criticised
A visitor to the North West has raised concerns over the numbers of camper vans parked overnight at LIssadell beach in Co Sligo last weekend. The visitor says there were safety issues relating to the…
Donegal Golf Club hosts All-Ireland finals
This is a big week for Donegal Golf Club in Murvagh as it hosts the delayed 2020 AIG All-Ireland Cups and Shields finals. It’s one of the flagship events in club golf and takes place…
Young apprentices facing huge delays in accessing training courses
Kevin’s son is an apprentice electrician and due to undergo his training with Solas – but he’s been told there is a 15 month delay in accepting applicants on such courses. He says it’s a…
91 year-old failed by public health nursing system claim family
The family of a 91 year old woman from the region say she was left in agony over the bank holiday weekend after two planned public health nursing appointments failed to show. They say the…
1 hour 15 minutes, Coolaney to Sligo Hospital – Weekend traffic delays cause frustration
Motorists have been venting their frustration at severe traffic delays in Sligo Town throughout the Bank Holiday weekend. The ongoing roadworks on Hughes Bridge and at the Rosses Point junction caused long hold-ups – it…