Another car accident at Gleniff Horseshoe prompts call for action
A number of people were injured when a car crashed and left the road at scenic Gleniff Horseshoe in North Sligo last week – it’s the latest in a series of road traffic accidents in…
Lack of accommodation in Sligo forcing student to delay College course for a year
A County Galway mother has made a desperate plea for accommodation for her daughter as she prepares to embark on a third level college course at St Angela’s College in Sligo. The student just can’t…
The Rovers Review 03/09/2023 – Survival mode
At least Sligo Rovers have something to play for now – Premier Division survival. Austin O’Callaghan and Jessica Farry discuss how Rovers have found themselves in this predicament with seven league games to go.
Our use of plastic bottles- Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect, with Aisling Heraughty, looks at our overuse of plastic bottles, and gives details of the new National Deposit Return Scheme
The Friday Panel, Seamus Kilgannon, Arthur Gibbons
This week’s Friday Panel discuss the change in electoral boundaries, the increase in the VAT rate, falling tourism numbers, recruitment of Gardai and increases in fuel prices. Guests are Seamus Kilgannon and Cllr Arthur Gibbons…
Visitor numbers plummet during summer – Local tourism industry reacts
Overseas visitor numbers to Ireland fell by 37% during the summer seasons this year, figures from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation reveal. Paul Diver of the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh puts it down to the…
‘Auld ones’ not suitable for Gardai- Ex-Garda slams plans to increase recruitment age limit
Plans are afoot to change the recruitment age limits for Gardai, with reports that those up to the age of 50 would be eligible to apply. Former Manorhamilton-based Garda Gerry Murphy has lambasted the idea…