Dip A Day In December in Sligo
Mark Elliott has undertaken a great fundraiser in Sligo. Every day in December Mark will take a dip in the sea or lakes in and around county Sligo. He’s doing it in aid of Acquired…
Local bingo volunteer lashes Govt plan to ‘tax’ bingo players
Long-time Sligo bingo volunteer, John Comiskey, has launched a stinging attack on the introduction of new legislation which it’s claimed will cap bingo prize money at 50% of the takings at a bingo event. He…
Head lice and how to treat it in children
Head lice expert Sinead O’Reilly gives practical tips on how to prevent children getting head lice, following reports of increased problems in local schools. She says parents need to be proactive, and the problem was…
On the Beat with Sgt. Jim Fox
On this week’s programme there was advice for Christmas Shoppers, A discussion on Domestic Violence and where to get help.
Listeners divided on deportation of Lisa Smith back home
A former Garda Sergeant from Donegal and former member of the Defence Forces from Sligo are among those opposed to the deportation of Lisa Smith to Ireland, on grounds of national security. But Mary feels…
Not Clickety Clicking with local bingo players – Uproar over change to law
Local bingo players are outraged over new legislation which would see prize money reduced to 50% of funds collected by operators of any one bingo event. The Gaming and Lotteries Bill is to be discussed…
Arts House, with Harry Keaney, Sunday Dec 1st, 2019
In this Sunday’s programme, we’ll talk about dance and music, and the Rainbow Ballroom in Glenfarne in Leitrim that’s celebrating 85 years. We’ll also talk about poetry and specifically Yeats, and some very special news…