Priest describes trauma of presiding over Grange cemetery exhumation
More details have emerged of the exhumation of a grave at Ahamlish Cemetery in Grange in Co Sligo earlier this year, as part of the investigation into missing teenager, Arlene Arkinson. As the inquest into…
Mother calls for answers as Traveller children not permitted to enrol at Ballymote school
The mother of five traveller children, who had been given to believe they could attend primary school in Ballymote, has called for an explanation as to why school authorities changed their mind. Ellen Ward lives…
Six of the Best for Ocean FM in Radio Awards nominations!
Ocean FM has received six nominations in this year’s prestigious IMRO National Radio Awards. It’s the highest number of any local radio nominations in the country, and the second highest number Ocean has received in…
Camper van visitor finds no welcomes in the North West
Liam from Arklow contacted North West Today to let us know of his experience in the region with his camper van. He says he was shocked by the numbers of ‘No Camper’ signs in local…
Walking in the shoes of visually impaired Jackie and her guide dog, Rhum
Jackie McBrearty has been visually impaired since the age of 16. Now resident in Magheraboy in Sligo, Jackie issued an invitation to North West Today to follow her and her guide dog, Rhum, around the…
Sligo Grime Ep 1-2
Sligo Grime is a two part series that explores the genesis of Grime music in Sligo. Episode 1 – Surround Sounds Listen to program one Surround Sounds which explores how cultural and social landscapes impacts the creation of…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This Week: Noleen Tyrell about her business Ard Nahoo in Leitrim. Caroline Wimsey from the make up studio on Holborn street in Sligo talks about her new business. Vicki McGowan tells us about her business…