Post natal depression experience led Aolish to help others
Aolish Gormley of Coolaney experienced post natal depression after the birth of her second child in the past year. She found running and outdoor activity a way in which she could cope, and has gone on to set up a group for others who also suffer with the condition
Questions asked over accommodations review for Mercy College
The Minister for Education has been asked when a review for more accommodations for the Mercy College in Sligo town will be approved. The issue was raised in the Dáil by Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD, Frank Feighan. The Mercy has seen an increase in student enrollment by 25%, and…
Dáil almost suspended over Budget row
Tensions boiled over in the Dáil again over the current state of the health service in Ireland. Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson, Pearse Doherty, accused the Government of under-funding health in this year’s Budget. However, Tánaiste Mícheal Martin said that the Government’s allocation was quite similar to what Sinn Féin offered…
Every Councillor in Manorhamilton MD ‘up in arms’ over hedge cutting debacle
Every Councillor in the Manorhamilton Municipal District are ‘up in arms’ over the ongoing hedge cutting issue in the area. Many minor routes have reportedly become dangerous as a result of hedges and trees not being cut on regular basis. In one recent case, a bus driver who…
Sligo councillor says latest report on water quality shows importance of progressing local water schemes
A Sligo Councillor has called on the Local Authority to progress the development of all local water schemes. The comments from Independent Councillor Marie Casserly come as calls are made for urgent action so as to improve the quality of private drinking water provided by Group Schemes and Small…
The Final Whistle podcast 19/10/2023 – live from St Molaise Gaels
The Final Whistle on Thursday night came live from Monsignor Hynes Park in Grange, the home of St Molaise Gaels GAA Club, ahead of their first appearance in a Sligo senior football championship final since 1978. Austin O’Callaghan’s guests included Molaise’s husband-and-wife team Gay & Breege Kelly – the club’s…
Well-known school supply business set to close
A well-established local school supply business has confirmed that it’s set to close at the end of the month. Sprint Educational Supplies has stores in Donegal Town and Letterkenny In a statement, the current owners say it was a decision not taken lightly. Having taken over the…