The Final Whistle podcast 29/08/2019
What’s it like to referee an All-Ireland senior football final? The last Sligoman to do it – Marty Duffy – shares his insights, and gives us a sense of what it might be like to…
Seaweed Tasting and Foraging on Streedagh Beach
Recently, Francie Boylan went along with Prannie Rhatigan from Irish Seaweed Kitchen and a group of others to Streedagh Beach in Sligo to do some Seaweed tasting and foraging. What you’ll hear it just a…
World record fashion model attempt underway as part of fundraising drive
An attempt will be made on 16th October next to break the world record for the most models ever to grace the catwalk at a fashion show. The idea is the brainchild of Eamonn Cunningham…
Heartbroken Maxwell family mark 40th anniversary of Mullaghmore attack
The parents of Paul Maxwell, the 15 year old boy murdered in the Mullaghmore bombing of 1979, have spoken of how they’ll never get over what happened to him, and how hard it is to…
From Globe House asylum seeker to music and business career
Mabel Chah from Cameroon spent two years in direct provision as a asylum seeker at Globe House in Sligo. Since being granted refugee status in 2015, she has gone on to study at IT Sligo,…
Mountbatten remembered by those who worked for him
On the 40th anniversary of the Mullaghmore bombing which took the lives of four people, those who worked for Lord Mountbatten at Classiebawn Castle have been remembering him and the other victims. Pat Barry worked…
Steward injured following altercation with player during Showgrounds match
A steward needed medical attention after an altercation between him and a Limerick FC player, during a stormy FAI cup match at The Showgrounds at the weekend. In all, four players were sent off. Ocean’s…