Casey has done the Travelling Community a favour, claims Donegal Senator
Donegal Senator, Padraig MacLochlainn claims Peter Casey has done members of the travelling community a favour in his criticism of them. He says it shows there is a clear need for more education and understanding…
Former Leitrim Librarian publishes new book on living in Ireland in the 50’s and 60’s
The former Leitrim County Librarian, Sean O’Suilleabhain has written a new book after life in Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s. ‘Under the Thatch, Memories of a Longford childhood includes varying aspects of happy memories…
The Bull backs Casey for President
Peter Casey’s case to become next President of Ireland has been backed by former Sligo-Leitrim General Election candidate, Andy ‘The Bull’ MacSharry. MacSharry was to the fore in a long-running national dispute over access by…
Women need to stand up and protest – Sligo remembers Emma Mhic Mhathuna
A Remembrance and Solidarity event was held outside City Hall in Sligo at the weekend to mark the life and legacy of cervical cancer victim, Emma Mhic Mhathuna. Organisers Linda McManus and Liz Wallace say…
Cancer Bus off the road since June
The specially adapted ‘cancer’ bus which has been bringing cancer patients from the North West to Galway Hospital for the past seven years is now out of service. The bus was provided in the aftermath…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This week’s show is all about jobs! Claire travelled along to the IT Sligo for their jobs fair, which was held during the week, to hear about local companies and what jobs are available. In…
The Friday Panel, Eileen Slevin, Fergal Quinn, Finola Howe
On the Friday Panel this week, Eileen Slevin from Glenfarne, who’s involved in amateur drama, Fergal Quinn, Sligo businessman, and Finola Howe, Gateway Technology Manager at IT Sligo. Issues debated include the Presidential Election, Donegal’s…