Enniscrone – Grains of Life
We have travelled the coasts of the north west in the company of a team of experts and explore some hidden and not so hidden treasures that are features of our beach across the region. This week The Grains of Life visits Enniscrone Beach.
Ambulance workers to strike across the north west today
The Psychiatric Nurses’ Association says the impact of a strike by 500 ambulance-workers today will be severe. They’re due to walk off the job across the north west for 24 hours from 2pm as part of an ongoing row over union-recognition. It’ll be the second time they’ve staged industrial action…
Mark Feehily talks reunions, happiness and Sligo
Westlife have just scored their 16th number one single with “Better Man”. They’re back on the road and better than ever. Mark Feehily had a chat with Francie Boylan today about the reunion, how happy he is now, and his love for Sligo. The Francie Boylan Show airs weekday 11…
North west could get snow this weekend
The north west could be hit with snow this weekend. Wintry showers of sleet and snow are being forecast for Saturday night, with the worst to come on Sunday. There will also be frost and icy patches in places as temperatures drop to 0 degrees. Met Eireann forecaster John Eagleton…
Agri Week 28th February 2019
21 beef grading machines have been found to be working outside the rules set out for their operation and as a result are not providing accurate grading of animals. We will be discuss this with Deputy Denise Naughton The Chairman of the IFA in Leitrim has expressed his disappointment with…
North West ESB pensioners protest in Dublin
ESB pensioners from throughout the north west are among those protesting against a ten-year pension freeze in Dublin today. Last August, the ESB Retired Staff Association submitted a claim for a 7.7 per cent pension increase, which was rejected. The association is calling for the traditional linking of pensions and…
Snow and ice forecast for north west
Snow is forecast to fall around the country over the coming days. And the north and west of the country can be expected to see the worst of the weather Met Eireann has issued a status yellow snow-ice warning for the entire country from tomorrow, Tuesday, morning until Saturday. Met…