Appeal made for more local families to host Ukrainian refugees
Bernie from County Sligo has hosted two Ukrainian families in her home already this year and is preparing to host a third. More such local hosts are being sought, as more refugees arrive, and a…
Gardai appeal for information on Carrowkeel tomb vandalism
Gardai have appealed for information in relation to the vandalism caused at the ancient tomb at Carrowkeel in Sligo, which was discovered in recent days. It’s among the appeals on this week’s On The Beat,…
26,000 sign petition calling for greenway on old Sligo-Athenry rail line
A petition containing 26,000 names will be handed into the Oireachtas Petitions Committee this week calling for the development of a greenway along the route of the old and disused Sligo-Athenry rail line. The Western…
Saddening and awful – Condemnation of attack on Carrowkeel tomb
The Chairperson of the Sligo Neolithic Landscapes Group says the vandalism caused to the ancient Carrowkeel tomb in County Sligo is severe, and he’s condemned those responsible. Padraig Meehan says the ‘frenzied’ attack is saddening…
Johnathn Dunt & Geraldine Lavelle
Coming up on this mornings show – Johnathan Dunt from The Canopy in Sligo -Geraldine Lavelle’s ongoing battle to get the care hours to move into her specially adapted home in Castlebar
The Friday Panel, Bláithín Gallagher, Nessa Cosgrove
This week’s Friday panel discuss the Israeli crisis, women running for election, local infrastructure, female TV sports analysts, the Rugby World Cup and more. Guests are Blaithín Gallagher and Nessa Cosgrove
Overstock CEO hopeful of further Sligo expansion
The CEO of the international Overstock company, now called Bed, Bath & Beyond, Jonathan Johnson, has been visiting its Irish headquarters in Sligo this week to mark its 10th anniversary. Mr Johnson says he’s hugely…