Regrets, I’ve had a few – Adams reflects on his leadership years
Gerry Adams visits the Sligo-Leitrim constituency for the final time today as Sinn Fein party leader. He’s been reflecting on his time in charge, and weighing up his biggest achievements, while outlining what he wishes…
My ‘n’ word comments taken out of context – Leitrim Cllr refuses to apologise
Leitrim Independent councillor, Des Guckian, has refused to apologise for using the racially offensive ‘n’ word repeatedly at a council meeting this week. He insists his comments have been taken out of context and are…
No Unionist wants hard border, insists Fermanagh UUP Councillor
As the Brexit talks stand-off continues, the Vice Chairman of Fermanagh District Council, Ulster Unionist Councillor Alex Baird, has insisted that no-one in the Unionist community wants the return of a hard border. However, he…
Residents complain of sleepless nights due to Irish Water works in Sligo
Residents in several areas of Sligo Town, including Mailcoach Road, St. Joseph’s Terrace, Temple Street, and Lynn’s Place, have expressed annoyance at the level of noise coming from Irish Water works taking place there. The…
Caothaoirleach has a go at his FF colleagues for absenteeism at council meeting
The Caothaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Seamus Kilgannon, said he felt ‘very alone’ during part of yesterday’s Council meeting, when there were no Fianna Fail councillors in the Chamber. Cllr Kilgannon told the meeting…
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…
Arts House December 3rd : Historian Marc McMenamin on Ireland’s Nazi Code Breaker
Ballyshannon Historian Marc McMenamin shares the fascinating story of Ireland’s very of Nazi code breaker. Host Barbara-Rose traveled to Dublin to chat with the documentary maker to chat about his latest work and future projects.…