Come and live in our shoes – More Ballyshannon traveller criticism of O’Neill comments
Another member of the Ward traveller family in Ballyshannon, Patrick Ward, has responded to local councillor Barry O’Neill who criticised the location of caravans in Lawne Park Estate. Mr Ward insists Cllr O’Neill is partly…
The 2 Johnnies Podcast
The 2 Johnnies recently played the Community Centre in Manorhamilton. Francie Boylan went along to have a chat with the two lads. They chatted about how it all started, their new show ‘Get Loose’ which…
Brendan Leonard to lead Sligo GAA in 2019
Brendan Leonard was elected as Sligo GAA’s new Chaireperson at Wednesday night’s Annual Convention in the Radisson Blu Hotel. The Tourlestrane clubman was elected ahead of Gerry O’Connor (St Pat’s) and he succeeds Joe Taaffe…
St.Stephen’s Day Swim at Aughris Beach
A St.Stephen’s Day Swim will take place at Aughris Beach in Sligo with refreshments afterwards at the Beach Bar. It’s all in aid of the Kennedy Family Trust. Robert Cullen called into The Francie Boylan…
Traveller family member hits out at Ballyshannon councillor after caravan criticism
Lawne Park, Ballyshannon, resident, Jimmy Ward, a member of the travelling community, has lashed out at local councillor Barry O’Neill for his public criticism of the location of caravans in the estate. Cllr O’Neill insists…
Criticism of removal of Christmas cribs from hospital foyers
Yet again this year, there will be certain restrictions on the exact locations of Christmas cribs in some of our hospitals nationally. Con feels this acknowledgement that Ireland has become a more secular society is…
Leitrim boxing star switches on Manorhamilton lights
Glenade Boxer Dearbhla Rooney was on hand to do the honours in Manorhamilton last night by switching on the towns new Christmas lights. After a fantastic 2018 Dearbhla reflected on the year gone by and…