McBrearty slams Garda ‘tout line’ and extra powers given to them during Covid
Donegal councillor, Frank McBrearty, says the Garda Covid hotline set up in Donegal is a tout line and for supergrasses. He’s also spoken out at what he sees as extra powers given to Gardai during…
Leitrim GAA Supporters Club launch live online tonight
The 2021 launch of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club takes place tonight (Thursday, May 13th) online at 8pjm. The event normally attracts a big Leitrim crowd to Croke Park each year – but the pandemic…
Hens and Stags are not decent staycation visitors to Carrick, it’s claimed
Hens and Stags do not represent ‘decent’ staycation visitors to Carrick on Shannon, and accommodation providers need to focus on those who add value to all businesses. That’s according to local businessman and former General…
Keelan Cawley to captain Sligo in 2021
Sligo’s new senior gaelic football captain for 2020 is Coolera/Strandhill’s Keelan Cawley. The 32-year-old Garda will lead Sligo out this Sunday at Markievicz Park in their Division 4 North opener against Leitrim. The game will…
‘His hard work is why so many want to live in North Sligo’ – Pasty Barry remembered
Tributes are being paid to former Sligo councillor, Patsy Barry, who has died, and is remembered as a champion of rural Ireland and his North Sligo area. Patsy served as a Fianna Fail councillor from…
Wild Wednesday – Bringing nature to your back door
This week’s Wild Wednesday feature in conjunction with Sligo County Council includes contributions from Lucy Brennan, Parks Manager, and Siobhan Ryan, Heritage Officer. They discuss how nature is good for your overall well-being, and how…
‘We can go to Penney’s but not have someone with you when you’re having a baby’
Letterkenny Hospital was among the hospitals which featured in a protest by members of the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services yesterday. Krysia Lynch of the Association insists there is no reason anymore for any…