Gerry O’Boyle remembers his close friend Shane McGowan
Sligo native, Gerry O’Boyle, pays tribute to his close friend, Shane McGowan, whom he knew for many years through his involvement in the pub scene in London. Gerry visited Shane on a regular basis during…
More delays and lack of catering service causing frustration on Sligo rail service
There have been long delays on at least three Dublin to Sligo trains since last Thursday, while the continued lack of a catering service on the train route is still generating criticism. Cllr Marie Casserly…
Sligo GAA celebrates senior & U20 footballers success
The achievements of Sligo’s senior and under-20 gaelic footballers in 2023 were acknowledged at a Gala Celebration Dinner in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo, on Friday night last. Austin O’Callaghan spoke to both team managers Tony…
‘What? A Tornado? In Leitrim? You don’t expect that sort of thing’
Reaction to the aftermath of the mini tornado which devastated Leitrim village yesterday. Business owner Seamus Gibbons reflects on the damage caused to his electric bicycle business, while Paddy Cunningham drove through the village minutes…
Bree lambasts Government for failure to challenge activities of far right extremists
Sligo councillor Declan Bree has launched a scathing attack on Government for its failure to clamp down on the activities of far-right extremists. He says there was every sign that the recent Dublin riots were…
Youth Soccer podcast 10/12/2023
Tina Beirne joins Austin O’Callaghan with the latest news and stories from the Sligo Leitrim Youth Soccer scene over the past seven days.
Ours to Protect – Have a Sustainable Christmas
How to ensure that all you do to mark the Christmas season, including putting up decorations and Christmas , is sustainable. Aisling Heraughty reports