Eddie hits the Bingo Jackpot
The lucky Sligo man who scooped an astonishing €24,000 playing North West Hospice Radio Bingo last week has been revealed. Eddie Burke of Skreen County Sligo, kicked off…
The case for height restrictions on headstones in local cemeteries
Kerry County Council is the latest local authority to introduce by-laws restricting the height of headstones in cemeteries – 12 feet in their case. Undertaker, David McGowan says he doesn’t agree with such restrictions, while…
Sligo transgender teenager criticises Prime Time programme
Amy Hunter from Sligo, a transgender teenager, has criticised the portrayal of transgender young people on RTE’s Prime Time last night. She refused to watch the show, insisting that extremist contributions on the show were…
Arts House with Harry Keaney – 20th January 2019
Broadcast 20th Jan 2019
Gardai issue warning after robberies carried out during family funerals
This week’s ‘On the Beat’ Garda slot features a warning on robberies being carried out during family funerals in the South Donegal area; information sought on burglaries in Killybegs and Ballintra, and the increased numbers…
Prison Officers Association hit out at MacSharry following staff canteen questioning
The Prison Officers Association has accused Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, of undermining the prison staff canteen service, following issues he raised at a Dail Public Accounts Committee hearing last week. Gabriel Keaveny of the…
Former Rose of Tralee strongly considering running in European Elections
Former Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, canvassed delegates at the Fine Gael Ballymote-Tubbercurry area convention on Friday night last, and gave her strongest indication yet that she wants to run in the forthcoming European Elections.…