North west retailers in an ‘increasingly frustrating situation’
Retailers are finding themselves in an ‘increasingly frustrating situation’. Non-essential retail has been closed since the 31st of December, when the government imposed Level 5 restrictions with affected businesses not allowed to reopen until May. Despite many moving online, some smaller businesses have been unable to do so. John Mullaney…
No appetite for holiday travel despite heavy advertising of flights, says Sligo agent
A Sligo travel agent believes any travel to holiday destinations later this year will require passengers to have proof of having received a Covid vaccine. John Mullaney, of Mullaney Travel in Sligo, says there is little appetite yet amongst Irish holidaymakers to book flights or trips abroad — despite a…
Travel slot: John Mullaney, of Mullaney Travel in Sligo, answers your queries
On North West Today, John Mullaney, from Mullaney Travel in O’Connell Street in Sligo, tells us about a new route to Barbados, about the first cruises that are being planned following the Covid lockdown and about the latest in relation to the travel Green List. There’s also news of Easy…
Government’s travel guidelines ‘putting some Irish tourists into financial difficulty’
A leading Sligo travel agent has told Ocean FM that some Irish tourists are being put into serious financial difficulty by the latest government guidelines on travel overseas. John Mullaney from Mullaney Travel in Sligo. He says that some airlines are charging extra fees to customers if they try to…
Sligo travel agent says messages from government are confusing, contradictory
A leading Sligo travel agent says the government’s travel ‘green list’ is sending out a confusing and contradictory message. John Mullaney from Mullaney Travel says Irish tourists are unable to fly direct to some of the countries on the list – and would have to take connecting flights via countries…
Lambert Puppet Theatre, founded by Sligo man, set to close
An Irish institution is set to close it’s doors. The Lambert Puppet Theatre in Dublin which produced classic children shows such as Wanderly Wagon and Bosco confirmed it will close after more than 4 decades. The company was founded by Sligo native Eugene Lambert where it was officially opened in…