Slee-go Gard-eye – US Broadcasters flummoxed over local pronunciations
A Los Angeles-based podcast show had a bit of bother getting to grips with the concept of Sligo Gardai, after they were discussing an Ocean FM news story on cars being broken into during last…
Sheep Attacks, Climate Change & Forestry Agri Issues – Agri Week
Agri Week February 18th 2021 01.18 Michael Fitzsmaurice TD on why the Government are intent on penalising the agricultural sector at every turn when it comes to the climate change agenda. 09.28 Cllr Donal Gilroy…
Walking The Line – Johnny Cash grandson in Co Sligo to trace his roots
Johnny Cash’s grandson, Thomas Gabriel, is currently visiting Co Sligo to trace his family roots, and record some music. His father’s family, the Coggins, hail from Enniscrone, and he’s hoping to meet with them after…
Bruckless family offering their home and 50k to raise money for hospital
A Donegal family are offering their family home in Bruckless and 50k sterling in a prize draw, in a bid to raise money for facilities at Beaumont Hospital, They’re doing so in memory of their…
Stardust fire survivor urges public to support their calls for justice
One of the survivors of The Stardust Fire has appealed to everyone in the NW to write to An Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice to help families get truth and closure. It’s 40 years…
Virtual St Patrick’s Day Parade for Sligo
There’ll be no traditional Sligo St Patrick’s Day Parade again this year, but there will be a virtual parade and a series of events to showcase the county, courtesy of a 25k Failte Ireland grant.…
Olympic swimming qualifiers set for April
Mona McSharry’s main opportunity to qualify for the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics will take place in April in Dublin when the national team trials take place from the 20th to the 24th at the National Aquatic…