Arts House Sunday 11th August, 2019
In this week’s Arts House on Ocean Fm: We hear about a new book by Fergus O Ferrall, whose ancestor John Ferrall was master of Sligo workhouse from 1852 to 1866. Donal MacPolin tells us…
How Sligo Rugby Club saved our wedding
Sligo newly weds Fionnuala Carter and Vinnie Quinn had a wedding reception with a difference last Saturday after their original venue – Coney Island near Sligo – fell by the wayside….literally, after high winds made…
Women priests, married priests, vocations – Bishop Kevin Doran speaks out
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, outlines his views on women priests, married priest, lack of vocations, his perceived right-wing views, and more. He is the guest on this week’s Friday in Focus, and talks…
Par for the course? Ballymote Golf Club closes with little reaction
Ballymote Golf Club has closed down for good after 89 years in operation. The closure occurred despite a local campaign to recruit more members but it seems there was little local support. And now there…
The Final Whistle podcast 08/08/2019
Sligo GAA Chairperson Brendan Leonard explains the rationale behind the re-appointment of Paul Taylor as the county’s senior gaelic football manager for 2020. Also on the podcast this week, Gary McCormack, manager of non-league Glebe…
Numbers may be up, but Northern Ireland visitor spend is down, it’s claimed
Donegal councillor and hotel manager, Michael Naughton, has urged an accurate and honest assessment of tourism performance in the North West so far this year. Cllr Naughton says while Failte Ireland indicate that tourism numbers…
7 Days, 26 Peaks, 32 Counties
Martin Walsh and Mark Lacey will undertake a mammoth task. They will climb 26 peaks in 32 Counties in 7 days. They start with Mount Errigal in Donegal this Monday 12th at 5am. It’s all…