Tour bus told Connaughton Road car park was a unique site
A Scottish tourist has claimed that a tour bus guide described the Connaughton Road car park in Sligo as something you would not see in any village, town or city in Europe. The tourist has…
The Final Whistle podcast 15/08/2019: Episode 37
An eventful athletics season is drawing to close for Christopher O’Donnell. The North Sligo athlete is in studio, along with his coach Roddy Gaynor, to reflect on the highs and the not-so-highs of elite athletics.…
The sounds and sights of Tubbercurry Old Fair Day
Live from Tubbercurry Old Fair Day, 2019. Guests include Jackie Coogan, Roger McCarrick, Louise Kilbane, Geariod Surlis, Joann Hosey, Cllr Martin Connolly, David Bailey, as well as 102 year old Michael Coyne and 91 year…
Professor expresses concerns at health implications of local 5G masts
UCC Professor, Tom Butler, insists local communities should be concerned at the erection of 5G masts in their areas, and remains adamant that such technology has adverse health effects. There are already protests at the…
Final names and details being sought for Sligo Great War Memorial
The names of 624 County Sligo soldiers, as well as five civilians, who lost their lives in World War 1 are to be included on the new Great War Memorial which is to be situated…
Ladies GAA team cannot afford accommodation ahead of All-Ireland semi-final
The Sligo Ladies GAA Board are so strapped for cash that they cannot afford to pay for accommodation for their senior players on the night before their All-Ireland semi-final game this weekend. Chairperson of the…
Bishop criticises underage drinking during weekend festival
The Bishop of Elphin has criticised incidents of underage drinking during the weekend Sligo Summer Festival. In a statement posted on the diocesan Facebook page, Bishop Kevin Doran says adults who should know better are…