Chloe becomes Donegal Rose just weeks after chemotherapy treatment
Chloe Kennedy of Donegal Town has been selected as this year’s Donegal Rose, and goes through to the prestigious Rose of Tralee live TV event at the end of August. Her success at the weekend…
Gaffney to consider his future in politics after election defeat
Sligo Fine Gael election candidate, Blaine Gaffney, says he is now considering his future in politics following his defeat in the Sligo-Strandhill electoral area election at the weekend. He says it appears as if Sligo…
The Final Whistle podcast: Fermanagh v Donegal preview
The Final Whistle came live from Owen Roe’s Bar in Ballyshannon on Thursday night, close to the Fermanagh-Donegal border, as we set the scene for Sunday’s eagerly-awaited Ulster football championship quarter-final clash in Enniskillen. Guests…
An insult to, and abuse of, the disabled – Sligo postal votes allegations branded as a new low
The allegation of fraud involving the registration of postal votes for tomorrow’s vote in Co Sligo has been condemned as a new low in politics, and an abuse of all members of the disabled community.…
Save Metal Man in Rosses Point, election candidates urged
A campaign is underway to have the 200 year old Metal Man navigational beacon at Rosses Point upgraded. Local residents claim the iconic structure is in a delapidated state and it needs to be one…
Bishop offers advice on who and what to vote for this weekend
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, has issued a statement urging Catholics to think carefully about what candidates to vote for in the local and European elections and to find out where they stand on…
Sensational application for Sligo Council elections to be abandoned due to fraud allegations
A member of Sligo County Council has made an application to the Council to have this weekend’s local elections deferred, due to alleged fraud in relation to postal vote registration. Cllr Hubert Keaney says it’s…