Businesses criticise Leitrim councillors after rise in rates
Commercial rates in Co Leitrim are to rise by 5% next year – the decision was taken by Leitrim County Council despite lobbying by Carrick on Shannon Chamber of Commerce and other businesses. Cllr Felim…
‘No never meant no’ – Kathleen’s years of abuse and coercive control by her husband
Kathleen Correia of Enniscrone opens up about years of abuse by her husband, who was recently jailed for eight years on two counts of anal rape and one count of coercive control. Kathleen explains what…
Casserly surprised at audience laughter after O’Leary teacher comments
Sligo councillor and teacher Marie Casserly says she was taken aback at the audience reaction after Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary made his controversial comments about teachers at the weekend. O’Leary said he wouldn’t generally employ…
Dioceses of Elphin and Achonry to amalgamate
Moves are now well advanced for the merger of the Catholic dioceses of Elphin and Achonry. The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, has acknowledged that the move cause shock and disappointment for parishoners, and has…
Anniversary of major Sligo fishing tragedy
44 years ago today, three Sligo men lost their lives in a fishing tragedy in Killala Bay, including a father and son and family friend. It’s regarded as the most tragic drowning incident that…
The Friday Panel, Terry Broderick,. Martha Higgins, Susan Kenny
This week’s Friday Panel are members of the Women’s Shed in Ballisodare, They discuss the Donald Trump election, the Irish General Election, female political representation, dereliction of towns and villages and climate change
My life in crime reporting – Paul Williams
Crime author and journalist Paul Williams talks about his new book – how the first time a gun was pointed at him was in Ballinamore in Co Leitrim, the numerous threats to his life, the…