Gardai investigating possible child approach in Sligo
An investigation is underway into an alleged attempt by a man to lure a young teenage girl into his car in Sligo. The incident is reported to have happened at around 9pm last night. The 16 year old was out walking on the Rosses Point Road when a…
Ulster GAA orders inquiry into Rory Gallagher allegations
Ulster GAA has asked an independent panel to investigate allegations made by the ex-wife of former Derry senior football manager Rory Gallagher. Rory Gallagher stepped back from the role in May after allegations of domestic abuse were made by Nicola Gallagher in a social media post. She alleged that she…
Many in hospitality sector in North West ‘hanging on’
A Leitrim Councillor is backing calls for the hospitality VAT rate to be kept at 9% in the upcoming budget. The rate is due to increase to 13.5% and North Leitrim publican Felim Gurn has once again expressed his frustration. With numbers significantly down in the North West…
Food waste, the dos and donts – Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect deals with issues surrounding food waste – Aisling Heraughty again reports
Thousands of North West students to get Leaving Cert results today
Thousands of students across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are due to get their Leaving Certificate results later this morning. They’ll be made available online at 10am. Students are being urged not to get wrapped up in the “national obsession” with points. Further Education Minister Simon Harris has…
Disappointment in Donegal Town over cancellation of Taste of Donegal festival
There’s disappointment in Donegal Town following news that the hugely popular Taste of Donegal festival will not go ahead. The event usually attracts thousands of people to the town each year. The major three-day event traditionally takes place on the last weekend of August. Organisers took to…
The Final Whistle podcast 24/08/2023
Colin Feehily is stepping down as CEO of Sligo Rovers football club. He explains why on the programme tonight. Mona McSharry returns to Tennesse on Saturday. She reflects on one her of her best seasons in the pool to date. We hear Brian McEniff’s assessment of Jim McGuinness’ return to…