Pettigo man describes battle with drink, drugs and homelessness
Colm Mc Andrew from Pettigo has had a lifelong battle with alcohol and drugs, and was also homeless for a time as well. His life of self-destruction hit its low point when he ended up…
Politicians accused of inaction on Owenmore River drainage
The Chairman of the Owenmore River Valley Group, PJ Hannon, has taken issue with calls by Fianna Fail TD, Marc MacSharry, on the Government to deal with the fodder crisis. He says the priority needs…
Rod King on lowering speed limits in Residential areas
The Association of Irish Local Government is holding it’s Autumn seminar in Sligo. One of the speakers involved in the seminar is Rod King MBE founder of the UK Organisation ’20’s Plenty for Us’ which…
Gay members of travelling community marrying to hide shame of sexuality
A Sligo conference has heard how some gay members of the travelling community are entering into arranged heterosexual marriages to hide the shame of their sexuality. Darren Collins made his comments while attending the ‘Travellers…
No sign of homeless problem being resolved – McVerry
Fr Peter McVerry has been speaking at a conference in Sligo this week on the issue of mental health and its impact on members of the travelling community. He has painted a bleak picture of…
Landowners urged to facilitate dedicated access path to summit of Ben Bulben
The row over access by hillwalkers to Ben Bulben has re-ignited. North Sligo businessman, Charles Henry, has called on landowners and farmers in the area to engage in consultation which would allow a dedicated climbing…
‘North West Today’ celebrates 10 years of broadcasting
North West Today’s Niall Delaney, took over presenting the show on 9th October, 2007, along with producer, Margaret Carr-Flynn. Here they remember some of the most memorable clips during those ten years, which include rows,…