Rick Epping pays tribute to the late Thom Moore
The death took place on St Patrick’s Day of well-known singer/songwriter, Thom Moore, who made Sligo his home for most of his life. Thom was best known for songs such as Carolina Rua, Saw You…
A Wake in the West in Ballintogher
Collooney Drama Group will perform ‘A Wake in the West’ this Saturday night in Ballintogher Community Centre. It’s in aid of Pieta House and North West Hospice. Christopher White, Stephanie Farrell and Thomas Healy called…
LGBT community still opposed to any Pence invitation to Tubbercurry
The prospect of US vice-president, Mike Pence, visiting Tubbercurry in his official role is more likely, after confirmation that he has accepted An Taoiseach’s invitation to come to Ireland. However, the North West LGBT community…
Youth remains in hospital after drink spiked on night out in Sligo
The uncle of a young Donegal man, who was rushed to hospital after having his drink spiked during a night out in Sligo Town, has condemned those responsible as ‘mindless bastards’. The incident occurred on…
Art House Podcast : Splódar Theatre Company bring Frank McGuinness’s ‘Factory Girls’ to the stage
Listen back to this podcast of Arts House. Members of Splódar Theatre Company come into studio to perform a rehearsed section of their brand new play set to take to the stage this week. Director…
Abortion Referendum involvement in Dromahair, Sligo, Manorhamilton Parades causes controversy
Members of the Repeal the 8th campaign in Dromahair have claimed that the organisers of the St Patrick’s Day Parade there threatened to cancel the event if they handed out leaflets at it. Meanwhie, pro…
Shore Shots Surf Film festival is returning to SIigo for it’s third year
Listen back to this podcast of Arts House, presenter Barbara-Rose speaks with the organiser of the Shore Shots Surf film festival. The festival is now in its the third year in Sligo, it’s original base…