Sligo Rose heads for Tralee
Julie Patterson heads for Tralee next week to take part in the International Rose of Tralee. She will find out next week whether or not she’ll be taking to the stage with Dáithí Ó Sé…
Taoiseach challenged to visit family of Donegal man ‘crippled with pain’ due to delayed operation
26 year old Jason Hanlon from Doochary in Donegal, who has had health issues throughout his life, has now developed the condition of scoliosis, which results in him screaming in pain constantly. Jason remains on…
11 post offices closed within 10 mile radius – Gurteen pensioner lambasts An Post
Gurteen pensioner, Michael McKeon, says that 11 post offices within a ten mile radius of the village have been closed by An Post in the 15 years. He says there will be further hardship caused…
Angry residents speak out at Magherow meeting on Post Office closures
A crowd of 200 or so turned out at a public meeting in Magherow Hall last evening to protest at the proposed closure of Ballinfull Post Office. The residents insist there is a demand for…
Damage to graves leads to calls for closure of Sligo Cemetery at night
The Caretaker of Sligo Cemetery, Brian Scanlon, has called for the closure of the cemetery at night-time and for reduced opening hours. It’s in response to the damage caused to a number of graves in…
Not if, but when – 61% support a United Ireland in listener poll
A poll of listeners to the North West Today show today has indicated that 61% are in favour of a United Ireland. It follows claims by Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny, that a referendum…
Black flag protest planned for Pope’s visit
A black flag protest is being organised to coincide with the visit of Pope Francis to Knock Shrine on 26th August. Organiser, Gary Smylie of Sligo says it’s to show solidarity with the victims of…