Ex Prison Governor John Lonergan says prisoner ‘loans’ not a new phenomenon
It emerged this week that prisoners in Irish prisons have been given a total of 500,000 euros in loans over the past three years – items purchased with the money included a dog, an x-box…
Bundoran man celebrates victory in Australian same sex marriage vote as key campaigner
Bundoran’s Tiernan Brady has welcomed Australia’s decision to vote in favour of same sex marriage. The former Fianna Fail councillor was working as Director of Australia’s Equality Campaign, and says his experience in the Irish…
PODCAST: Paddy McLoughlin Charity Match
A charity match in memory of Paddy Mc Loughlin will takes place this Saturday in the Showgrounds at 5pm. Keith McLoughlin spoke with Francie Boylan about it. For more details click here
LISTEN BACK: St John’s v Claregalway Commentary
Coverage of St John’s of Sligo and Claregalway of Galway in the Connacht Intermediate Championship semi-final on Sunday, November 5, with commentary from Cathal Mullaney and Liam Maloney of the Sligo Weekender, in association with…
Matt Kivlehan murder trial expected to last for a week
The trial has begun of the man charged with the murder of Matt Kivlehan at his home at Holborn Street in Sligo in August, 2015. Keith Brady of Cartron Estate, Sligo, had pleaded guily to…
Councillor calls for prosecutions for pedestrians who don’t wear high vis jackets
Mayo Fianna Fail councillor, Brendan Mulroy, has called for legislation to be introduced which allows for prosecutions for those walkers, runners, and cyclists who don’t wear high vis clothing while out and about. He insists…
Prin Duignan on ‘The First Protestant’
Barbara-Rose interviews director Prin Duignan about the challenges and creative journey undertaken to produce Gerry Farrell’s acclaimed play ‘The First Protestant’.