No one is listening – Farmer defends tractor protest
One of the hundreds of farmers who took part in the tractor protest in Dublin this week has defended the nature of the protest. John Ball from Co Longford rejects suggestions that the disruption caused…
MacManus withdraws from Election race
Sinn Fein candidate, Chris MacManus, has pulled out of the General Election race in Sligo-Leitrim. Cllr MacManus says he’s taken the decision in the best electoral interests of the party, as they bid to retain…
The Final Whistle podcast 16/01/2020
The next President of the FAI could be a Sligo Rovers man – as club Chairman Martin Heraghty confirms he wants to replace the outgoing Donal Conway. Finn Harps Director Paul McLoone on the club’s…
Innovative health passport for those with intellectual disabilities launched at Sligo Hospital
A new health passport for people with intellectual disabilities has been launched today at Sligo University Hospital. Niamh Walsh, PhD Researcher, and Marion Ryder, Director of Nursing at the Hospital, explain more about the initiative…
Son of Co Sligo RIC man ‘appalled’ by reaction to commemoration
The son of a County Sligo member of the Royal Irish Constabulary has said he’s appalled at the reaction of some to the prospect of a commemoration for the organisation. Hal Hennigan published a book…
Havin’ a Laugh – The Book!
Pic: Val Robus Val Robus and Bláithín Sweeney dropped into The Francie Boylan Show for a chat about Havin’ a Laugh – The Book. They hope to bring out the book towards the end of…
Animal cruelty group slam Sligo councillors for failing to support foxhunting ban
The Irish Council Against Bloodsports has accused members of Sligo County Council of being out of touch with public opinion, after not backing a motion to ban foxhunting at its meeting. Aideen Yourell has taken…