Local Senator defends giving Taoiseach the shamrock poppy to wear in Dail
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has sparked debate, after sporting a shamrock poppy in the Dail to remember all the Irish soldiers who died in the First World War. It’s emerged he was given the poppy…
When Charlie Haughey pinching my bum was considered acceptable
In a discussion on respect for women, one of our contributors, Maire Garvey, has claimed that there was a culture of indifference in the 1980’s on the occasion when the then Fianna Fail leader, Charlie…
16% of parking meters in Sligo out of order
It’s emerged that 13 out of the 82 pay and display parking meters in Sligo are out of order. Details emerged at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council, when Cllr Marie Casserly called for…
Businesses and motorists urged to remain patient as Sligo traffic chaos continues
The ongoing Irish Water works in Sligo Town are continuing to cause traffic disruption, heightened by huge delays for motorists on Monday evening and again this morning. Claire Ronan navigates her way through rush hour…
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ not welcome in Donegal insists Councillor
A Donegal councillor has objected to the holding of auditions of the popular TV Show, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in Letterkenny this week. Cllr Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easpuig says Ireland is not Britain, and the auditions…
Arts House Podcast – Lorna From The Henry Girls
Lorna from the Henry Girls chats with Arts House Host Barbara-Rose about the bands brand new album ‘Far Beyond The Star’ ahead of their gig during The Allingham Arts Festival 2017.
Podcast – Kieran Quinn Collaborates with artists for new EP Release
Australian-born and Sligo based musician Kieran Quinn talks with Arts House presenter Barbara-Rose about his new EP ‘Our Place’ and the release of track ‘Playing In The Dark’. As part of Quinn’s residency at the…