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…
Councillors square off in head to head debate on banning foxhunting
Sligo councillors, Gino O’Boyle and Michael Clarke have clashed on the issue of banning foxhunting. Sligo Co Co yesterday voted against such a ban, proposed by Cllr O’Boyle, with Cllr Clarke describing the practice as…
Principles of current FG leadership not what I signed up for – Perry
Former Fine Gael Minister and TD, John Perry, has again criticised the leadership of the party, and says the principles under which he signed up as an election candidate in 1997 are not the same…
Woman mugged in incident on Pearse Road Sligo
Gardai are appealing for information after a woman was attacked by two young men on Pearse Road, Sligo, on Saturday evening last and had her handbag stolen. Garda Paul White of Ballyshannon Garda Station outlines…
A chance to significantly influence policy of new Government – Harkin explains return
Marian Harkin says she sees her return to domestic politics as a opportunity to influence the policy of the next Government. Announcing her intention to stand in Sligo-Leitrim for the first time in 18 years,…