Coping with the death of two parents – The O’Reilly family’s story
The six O’Reillys from Conways Cross in Co Sligo were only aged between 12 and 22 when both their parents died withing a short period of one another, in 2013. Their story of not just…
Don’t forget the sandwiches – A comic look at Leitrim’s Croke Park travels
Ahead of the great exodus from Leitrim to Dublin for this weekend’s National Football League Division 4 Final comes a timely piece of advice from the man known as Jimmy Jests. Jimmy, from Longford, says…
Anger at insurance renewal quote ranging from 700 to 2,000 euro
Ron from Sligo is angered at the quotes he was given to renew his motor insurance – a driver with 36 years experience and no claims, he’s been quoted figures ranging from 700 to 2,000…
Caught out, time to get out – Local soccer fan unhappy with Delaney legacy
As controversy continues over John Delaney’s resignation as CEO of the FAI and his appointment to another position within the organisation, local League of Ireland soccer supporters have been reacting to his time in charge.…
Conventions still relevant, insists election candidate, after addition to Sligo FG party ticket
Newly Fine Gael election candidate for the Sligo-Drumcliffe electoral area, Ciara McLoughlin, insists election conventions are still relevant and give an important voice to the grassroots members. She has been added to the list of…
The Friday Panel, Lorraine McDonnell, Frank Feighan, Graham Monaghan
On The Friday Panel this week, the General Manager of The Sligo Champion, Lorraine McDonnell, Fine Gael Senator, Frank Feighan, and singer/entertainer, Graham Monaghan. Underage drinking, St Patrick’s Day Parades, election leaflets, Declan Rice’s IRA…
14 year old Sligo girl on coping with Juvenile Arthritis
14 year Enya Hughes from Sligo suffers with Rheumatoid Arthritis and is one of many young people in Ireland with Juvenile Arthritis. This week marked World Young Rheumatic Disease Word Day, and Enya has been…