The Final Whistle podcast 03/10/2019
We’re down to the final in Donegal and Sligo. Kilcar v Gweedore, Naomh Conaill v St Eunan’s, Coolera/Strandhill v St Mary’s – and Tourlestrane v Shamrock Gaels. On this week’s podcast, we set the scene…
Dún na GAAll podcast: Episode 5 – The semi-finals
We are down to the last four in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure senior football championships in Donegal. Paddy McGill sits down with the footballer who still holds the record for an individual tally…
40k for repair of Metal Man is money well spent insist committee
It’s going to cost 40,000 euro to repaint the historic Metal Man navigational beacon at Rosses Point, which has been there since 1821. Sligo County Council is to look at ways to fund the project.…
Kittens found dumped in bag in bog in South Sligo
Six kittens have been found abandoned in bags in a bog in Moylough near Tubbercurry. Four of them have survived, two were dead when found. Kathy Kilcoyne of the North West SPCA discusses and appeals…
No ease on passenger overcrowding for at least 3 years – Irish Rail chief
The CEO of Iarnrod Eireann has indicated that there will be no new carriages provided on the country’s rail network until at least 2022. In a letter to Sligo County Council, he says while overcrowding…
Resign, the whole lot of them – Caller’s anger on Donegal Property Tax hike
Donegal resident, Martin, has called on all those 15 councillors who voted for increase in the property tax in the County to resign their positions. He says facilities, as they are in the county, are…
Donegal’s councillors debate decision to raise Property Tax
Councillor Niamh Kennedy was one of those 15 councillors who this week voted in favour of a 15% rise in property tax in Donegal. Councillor Michael McMahon was one of those 13 who voted against.…