Donegal campaigner writes to Biden in fury over St Patrick’s Day invite
Well known Donegal campaigner, Betty Holmes, has written to both US President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Micheal Martin, urging them to cancel any plans to meet for St Patrick’s Day, She insists any travel by…
Frontline worker condemns Ballymote funeral scenes as a disgrace
A frontline worker has described the scenes at a traveller funeral in Ballymote this week as disgraceful. The man, whose wife is also a frontline worker, was in the area at the time of the…
Cara’s heartbreaking tribute in song to her late mother
14 year old Cara Carleton of Sligo lost her mum, Sharon, to cancer last week. During the time of Sharon’s illness, Cara went into a recording studio to record a series of songs for her…
Critcism as large numbers attend Traveller funeral in Ballymote
There’s been criticism of the large numbers of people who attended the funeral of a member of the travelling community in Ballymote on Tuesday. This was despite advice issued by a number of traveller representative…
‘The Taoiseach is a frontline worker’ – Junior Minister supports St Patrick’s Day trip
Junior Health Minister, Frank Feighan, has caused a storm of reaction on the North West Today show after his contention that An Taoiseach is a frontline worker. Minister Feighan was outlining his total support for…
Sligo BID make pitch for business support for 5 more years
Those behind the Sligo Business Improvement District (BID) scheme are appealing to local businesses to support the application being made for an extension of the scheme for a further five years. The group insist involvement…
O’Leary’s refund claims don’t add up says Travel Agent
Bundoran-based Travel Agent, Cormac Meehan, has taken issue with the claims of Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, that all customers have received refunds for cancelled or delayed flights. Mr Meehan says that it not his experience…