New book on Civil War in Sligo and Noble Six to be launched this Friday
A new book on the Civil War in Sligo and events leading up to the deaths of Sligo’s Noble Six on Benbulben Mountain in 1922 is to be launched this coming Friday afternoon. It’s entitled ‘Even the Heath Bled’ by well-known Mullaghmore-based author and historian Joe McGowan. Research for the…
Leitrim and Sligo councils extend time to sign Books of Condolence
Leitrim and Sligo county councils have extended the time for members of the public to sign the Books of Condolence for the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack. This is to allow people to also extend their sympathies to the victims of the London attack at the weekend. In Leitrim,…
Donegal author’s book launch in Inver Community Centre
A book based on a collection of letters written by people in South West Donegal will be launched this (Fri) evening in Inver Community Centre. Helen Meehan, of Donegal Historical Society, will launch Brid Ward’s book entitled ‘Voices from South-West Donegal’ at 8 o’clock. It contains letters and memories of…