Security cost of Pope’s visit causes divisions
The estimated 20 million euro cost to the State by the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland in August is causing controversy. Singer James Kilbane, supportive of the visit. debates the issue with Kieran, who…
Globe House resident claims he was bitten by a rat while sleeping
A resident of Globe House in Sligo has claimed he was bitten by a rat while sleeping at the asylum seeker accommodation direct provision centre. The claims by Wesdam of Biafra are now being investigated…
Eamon Scanlon, Frank Feighan and Tom Towey joined Northwest Today’s Friday panel this morning
Fianna Fail TD for Sligo/Leitrim, Scanlon, Fine Gael Senator, Frank Feighan and Tubbercurry Community Activist, Tom Towey joined the Friday Panel on Northwest Today this morning. Among the topics discussed were the Popes visit and…
Parade needs more zip says Zippy
A Sligo street entertainer has called for more arts and entertainment participation in future St Patrick’s Day Parades. John Michael Caheny, also known as Zippy the Clown, says everyone should work to ensure that Parades…
Rick Epping pays tribute to the late Thom Moore
The death took place on St Patrick’s Day of well-known singer/songwriter, Thom Moore, who made Sligo his home for most of his life. Thom was best known for songs such as Carolina Rua, Saw You…
LGBT community still opposed to any Pence invitation to Tubbercurry
The prospect of US vice-president, Mike Pence, visiting Tubbercurry in his official role is more likely, after confirmation that he has accepted An Taoiseach’s invitation to come to Ireland. However, the North West LGBT community…
Youth remains in hospital after drink spiked on night out in Sligo
The uncle of a young Donegal man, who was rushed to hospital after having his drink spiked during a night out in Sligo Town, has condemned those responsible as ‘mindless bastards’. The incident occurred on…