North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.
Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s.
The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn.
Sligo County Council seeking public submissions on new 10 year Strategic Plan
Sligo County Council is seeking submissions from the local community as it formulates its new 10 year Strategic Plan. Director of Services, Dorothy Clarke, explains…
19 Directors of Yeats Summer School call for School to be saved
19 current and former Directors of the Yeats International Summer School in Sligo have expressed concern at the prospect of its closure and urged support…
Driver theory test delays cause local anger
There’s been further criticism of the long delays for driver theory tests, caused by the Covid restrictions. There have been repeated rescheduling of dates for…
Losing manager’s comments show the real value of grassroots football, it’s claimed
Former Sligo Champion Editor, Jim Gray, has praised the comments and attitude of Ballisodare United soccer manager, Noel Meenaghan. after his team got beaten 14-1.…
McBrearty says he may resign as councillor to concentrate on Mica issue
Donegal councillor Frank McBrearty says he is considering stepping down as a councillor to concentrate on the court cases which will arise due to the…
Eriksen incident leads to calls for provision of more defibrillators
The Culfadda CPR group in Co Sligo has led the way in training first responders and in providing defibrillators in their local area. The cardiac…
Aim for the stars, you could land on the moon – Manager’s positive message after 14-1 defeat
It’s all about playing for the jersey, starting at the bottom and investing in the academy – aim for the stars, the worst you can…
Fake polling by political parties condemned
Deputy Marc MacSharry was absolutely correct in writing to the Garda Commissioner asking him to investigate cases of fake polling by political parties. That’s according…
Yeats Society faces closure due to lack of funds
The historic Yeats Society in Sligo needs 100k in funding before the end of September or it faces closure. That’s the stark warning from its…
The Friday Panel, Miriam Kivlehan, Blaine Gaffney
Both panellists have worked for TDs in the past – they give their views on the fake polling controversy, outdoor dining, the extension of sick…
