Higgins’ comments on homelessness criticised
Fianna Fail in Co Sligo have made it clear that former councillor, Albert Higgins, was speaking in a personal capacity on Ocean FM last week when he suggested some homelessness was self-inflicted. There’s been divided…
Sligo a fantastic place to live – Mark Feehily
Former Westlife member, Mark Feehily, has produced a new album of Christmas songs. He’s touring with Mariah Carey during December, as well as performing a number of unplugged gigs. He tells us how he’s been…
Homelessness sometimes ‘self-inflicted’ – former Sligo Cllr lashes out
”If you drink it, smoke it, or sniff it, don’t ask me to feed you” – Former Sligo FF councillor, Albert Higgins, takes a tough stance on ‘self-inflicted’ homelessness on our Friday Panel. He’s joined…
Co Sligo driving instructor insists tractors should be subject to NCT tests
The Department of Transport has shelved plans, for now, to subject some tractors to NCT testing. It follows an outcry from farming representative groups. But Co Sligo driving instructor, Leo Boland, insists tractor NCT tests…
Practice of shaking hands at Mass needs to be reviewed, say congregation members
A Donegal listener has prompted debate on the practice of shaking hands during Catholic Mass, indicating they will change their place of worship if the practice is continued. But others feel it is an appropriate…
Parents concerned over proposal to increase speed limit at Rathcormac School
Parents of pupils attending Rathcormac National School in Sligo have expressed concern over plans to increase the speed limit on the stretch of road outside the school from 50km/hour to 60km/hour. One parent, Ciara Monaghan,…
A day in the life of the family of a disabled boy
13 year old, Adam Kennedy, from Skreen in Co Sligo has what his family describe as a ‘myriad of disabilities’. His father, Noel, has now started a blog, which gives a very personal insight into…