Ciarán Taylor, John Spillane and much more
Our guests this week are; Sligoman, Ciarán Taylor, Director of Carpet Theatre; Corkman, John Spillane (who plays The Glens Feb. 12th); and Leitrimwoman, Fionnuala Maxwell, whose new project is an Exploration of Women in Traditional Singing in Ireland. Craig Cox takes a look at What’s On in The Model,…
The Final Whistle podcast 28/09/22023 – It’s All-Stars time
The new men’s basketball Superleague season begins this weekend for the EJ Sligo All-Stars. Austin O’Callaghan joined players, coaches, club officers and supporters live from EJ Menswear, Sligo, on Thursday night ahead of the season tip-off.
Architect Wallace welcomes go-ahead for Cairns Hill houses
Architect and TV presenter, Huge Wallace, has welcomed the An Bord Pleanala decision to allow the construction of 74 houses at Cairns Hill in Sligo to proceed. Local residents had raised concerns about the development and its proximity to nearby neolithic tombs
More Government support needed for An Garda Síochána
Calls were made in the Dáil today for the Government to step in to support An Garda Síochána amid their ongoing crisis. Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty said that communities do not feel as safe as they once did, with crime currently on the rise in Ireland. Deputy Doherty said…
Funeral of Ronan Wilson hears he touched the hearts of many during his short life
The Funeral Mass of nine year old Ronan Wilson has heard that he will be remembered for his big smile, a sense of boyhood fun and his love of football. Ronan, originally from Kildress in County Tyrone, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Bundoran on Saturday night. …
Refurbishment works set to begin at Donegal Town Community Hospital
Refurbishment works are set to begin at Donegal Town Community Hospital before the end of the year. The works will be tendered in the coming weeks and it’s anticipated that a public works contract can be awarded to enable the refurbishment to commence this year. Earlier this year,…
When my coffin is being closed, people will know I was a decent man – The Sean Quinn interview
Businessman Sean Quinn defends his legacy in a wide-ranging interview, following publication of his new memoir. He chats about his influence on rural Ireland, his mistakes and regrets, the insurance levy arising from collapse of his insurance company, his dispute with former Leitrim Cllr John McCartin, the emotional return toi…