“I feel abandoned & gagged by FF leadership” – Blaney
A Fianna Fail Midlands North West European Election Candidate has claimed that he’s being ‘abandoned and gagged’ by the party. Senator Niall Blaney feels that a lack of support from Michael Martin will ultimately impact his chances on polling day. Senator Blaney and Senator Lisa Chambers had been…
Eala Bhan awarded Best Restaurant in Connaught at Irish Restaurant Awards
Eala Bhan in Sligo has been awarded Best Restaurant in Connaught at the 2024 Irish Restaurant Awards. The All-Ireland final of the awards took place in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, on Monday night. Almost 1,200 of the Irish hospitality industry’s owners, chefs, managers and staff gathered to…
Appeal launched over man missing from Enniskillen
An appeal has been launched over a man missing from Enniskillen. Stephen Schofield was last seen walking towards Enniskillen town centre around 2.15pm on Wednesday. Police are increasingly concerned as to his whereabouts. Stephen is in his early 50s, around 5ft 3 inches in height, of thin…
IFA call on Minister for Agriculture for protection against food buyers
Increased pressure is being put on Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue to protect the livelihood of farmers. The Irish Farmers’ Association says they need more protection from dominant food buyers. The organisation says they should not be allowed to buy agri food products below the cost of production. IFA President Francie…
Calls to allow community groups access to Defective Block scheme
Concern has been raised over a number of community facilities in the North West that are impacted by the defective block crisis. While homeowners in the likes of Donegal, Sligo and Mayo can access the scheme, community groups currently can’t. Many buildings are now condemned and are effectively in limbo…
Coastal erosion report causes friction in Strandhill
Outgoing Fine Gael Cllr Sinead Maguire has been accused of going on a solo run with regards to views on coastal erosion at Strandhill. Cllr Maguire aired a number of concerns relating to a recent report which made a number of recommendations in a bid to fight erosion including the…
The Final Whistle podcast 23/05/2024
Carbury are Super League champions again. And for all they’ve won over the past 25 years, it seems this win is as precious as any of the others. We’ll hear why. There’s a new basketball club in Sligo. Who are the Atlantic Eagles? And what is their likely impact on…