Bundoran and Belleek communities shocked by weekend tragedy
There’s been shock and sadness at the tragic death of two 20 year-olds in a road traffic accident in Bundoran in the early hours of Sunday morning. One of the victims lived in Belleek and…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This week: Claire talks with Gerry Moore from the Sligo Park Hotel to hear about the refurbishment of the hotel. Edel MacBride tells us all about her designer knitwear business. Lydia Murray from Faith Hairdressers tells…
I’m the luckiest man going – Tommie Gorman reflects on his life and career
This week’s guest on ‘Friday in Focus’ is journalist and broadcaster, Tommie Gorman. Tommie talks about his early days in journalism, his love of Sligo and Sligo Rovers, Brexit, the devastation of the death of…
Pope Francis image on Irish tricolour breaks protocol, it’s claimed
Irish flags with the image of Pope Francis are now on sale ahead of next week’s Papal Visit. However, it’s claimed that this is in breach of the official protocol associated with our national flag,…
Sligo nun home from Middle East to receive special award
Ballindoon native, Sister Bridget Tighe, will receive a special award from Trocaire this weekend for her humanitarian work in the Middle East over many years. Sister Bridget works with Caritas Jerusalem and continues to provide…
Lough Gill Swim Family Fun Day
The annual Lough Gill Swim takes place this Saturday at Doorly Park, Sligo, all in aid of North West Hospice. As well as the swim, a big family fun day of events is also taking…
‘Right to Die’ campaigner addresses Sligo meeting
Right to Die campaigner, Tom Curran, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the North West Humanist Assocation in Sligo last evening. Tom has been campaigning for a change to Ireland’s legal ban on…