Publican lashes out at Minister Ross as new drink drive legislation kicks in
The new automatic ban for drink driving offences came into effect last weekend. The move is leading to extra pressures on rural publicans to stay in business. Adrian Tansey, Gurteen-based publican, insists Transport Minister, Shane…
Time for new blood – Lundy reflects on retirement decision
Tubbercurry Fianna Fail councillor, Jerry Lundy, has been explaining his decision not to seek re-election to Sligo County Council next year. Lundy has been a local councillor for the past 14 years
Valuable fossils being removed from rocks at Magherow Beach
A number of important and potentially valuable fossils have been physically removed from rocks on a beach in Magherow. An angle grinder has been used in the process. The damage was noticed by Dr. Jeremy…
Irish Rail official challenged by passenger on overcrowding on Sligo Train
Iarnrod Eireann’s Barry Kenny has admitted there is an overcrowding problem on the Sligo to Dublin train and has revealed it will be two more years before additional carriages can be provided on the line.…
How Sligo – Leitrim voted in Presidential Election – the tallies revealed
Polling booths where Peter Casey topped the poll, spoiled votes indicating opposition to our new abortion laws, not to mention the huge overall support for President Higgins. Master tallyman, Pauric Harte, breaks down the figures…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This morning: Claire talks to Lorraine Gribbins Managing Director of Fastcom. Joan Ward from Sligo Office Supplies tell us about her Business and how it has grown over the last 23 years. David Kenny Director…
Glenfarne/Kilty White Collar Boxing Event
Glenfarne/Kilty GAA will hold a White Collar Boxing event tomorrow night (Saturday 27th) in the Rainbow Centre, Glenfarne at 8pm. Éilis McGourty spoke to The Francie Boylan Show.