Young Fine Gael taken to task for tax on coffee cup proposal
Young Fine Gael’s proposal to introduce a levy of 25 cent on all disposable coffee cups to encourage recycling, has been criticised. Seamus, who works regionally in the distribution of disposable cups to businesses, insists…
John, 95, praises Eamon Scanlon for controversial drink driving comments
A 95 year old Dromahair man, who claims he still drives home from the pub in his car after two pints or more, has praised TD Eamon Scanlon for his comments on the drink driving…
Garda and State apology on Kerry Babies just not good enough – McBrearty
Frank McBrearty Junior claims the Garda and State apology to Joanne Hayes for her treatment during the Kerry Babies investigation is simply not good enough. McBrearty, whose claims of intimidation by Gardai in Donegal led…
Sligo journalist recalls working on Kerry Babies story
As the Gardai issue an apology to Joanne Hayes for her treatment during the investigation into the Kerry Babies case, Co Sligo journalist, Marese McDonagh, recollects her coverage of the case at the time. Marese…
I’d do it all again – Ireland’s longest serving GAA inter-county player explains retirement decision
Sligo’s Marc Breheny announced his decision to retire from senior county GAA football this week. He spent 17 years on the Sligo team and was the longest serving inter-county GAA player in Ireland. He reflects…
Mediator gives insight into talks between travellers and Sligo council on car park dispute
Michael O’Hurley-Pitts has acted as mediator on several occasions in talks between the traveller famiilies resident in Connaughton Road car park in Sligo and Sligo County Council. As the dispute between both sides appears to…
Passengers to blame for new Ryanair hand luggage restrictions, it’s claimed
Ryanair’s new restrictions on carry-on luggage aboard its flights kicked in this week. One local frequent flyer claims Ryanair should not be blamed for this, but rather passengers who have abused the system