Abortion Referendum involvement in Dromahair, Sligo, Manorhamilton Parades causes controversy
Members of the Repeal the 8th campaign in Dromahair have claimed that the organisers of the St Patrick’s Day Parade there threatened to cancel the event if they handed out leaflets at it. Meanwhie, pro…
The Friday Session, St Patrick’s Day celebrations underway
Live music in the North West Today studio to kick off the St Patrick’s Day festivities, featuring Frank Carter, Pat Sweeney, Kate Gavin, Francis Roberts, Bartley Gavin and Vince Hearns
Ban Horse Racing debate after death of two horses at Cheltenham
There have been further calls to ban Horse Racing after the death of two horses on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival this week. Bernie Wright of the Alliance for Animal Rights debates the…
Putting manners on them – Donegal’s Noel to give talk on etiquette
Donegal personality, Noel Cunningham, is to present a view of modern day manners at the Donegal County Museum next week. So what are proper manners and what is appropriate etiquette in 2018? Noel’s outlines his…
Manorhamilton pub to remain closed on Good Friday to ‘keep tradition’
The owner of the Milestone Lounge in Manorhamilton, Felim Gurn, has confirmed he will not be opening the pub on Good Friday, despite the change in legislation which permits premises to open. He says he’s…
Why Irish rugby team should sing God Save The Queen before English match
Boyle-based singer Sean Simons has followed up a letter he sent to national newspapers on the lack of passion among the Irish Rugby team in singing our national anthem, by suggesting the Irish team sing…
We expect clean water in 21st century – Publican hits out
The boil water notice affecting 13,000 customers on the Lough Talt Water Supply in County Sligo has been extended to the end of April. It’s been in effect since the discovery of cryptosporidium in the…