Sligo shoppers urged to boycott Israeli goods
The North West Mothers for Social Justice have urged shoppers in Sligo to continue to boycott Israeli goods in protest at the ongoing war in Gaza. They’re holding an event in St John’s Hall this…
Day services not to be made available at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, it’s claimed
Concern has been expressed that there are to be no future day care services at the newly opened Ballyshannon Community Hospital, following a recommendation by HIQA. TD Marian Harkin says this cannot be allowed to…
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…