Friday Panel June 16th 2023
Sligo Strandhill Sinn Fein Councillor Arthur Gibbons and the former Sligo Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Kilgannon joined John Lynch on this week’s Friday panel to reflect on the main stories making the local national and international headlines:
Former Councillor says Ministers should face the music on Local Radio
Junior Minister Jack Chambers was in Sligo on Friday last. Where he met with Councillors in relation to the future of the N17 Knock to Collooney road infrastructure. During such visits we have found that fewer Ministers are engaging with the local media when it comes to interviews. …
North West Today Friday Panel October 22nd 2021
The Friday Panel of North West Today consisted of Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin and the former Sligo Councillor Seamus Kilgannon. They joined John Lynch in studio to look back on the big events of the week. OceanFM Ireland · 2210 Friday Panel Podcast
Some credit unions forced to put caps on amount that can be held in deposits
A Sligo-based former director of the Irish League of Credit Unions says costs being imposed by banks is forcing some credit unions to put caps on the amounts that can be held in deposits. According to research by The Irish Times, at least 36 credit unions across the State have…
Sitting councillor who lost seat says electoral boundaries a major factor in losing votes
A sitting Sligo councillor who lost his seat in the election says the changing of the electoral area boundaries was a major factor in his losing votes. Fianna Fail’s Seamus Kilgannon also says he didn’t get the protection he deserved from his party running two party candidates in a five-seater…
Calls for public water taps in Sligo towns and villages
A Sligo councillor is calling for public water taps to be installed in towns and villages in an effort to reduce the use of plastic bottles. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus Kilgannon proposed the idea at a meeting of Sligo County Council. However, it appears the provision of such taps would…
Councillor wants maximum waiting time to be set for driving tests
A Sligo councillor is calling for the transport minister to bring in a maximum waiting time for driving tests. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus Kilgannon says the length of time many young people in rural areas are waiting for tests is causing difficulties, not only for them them but also for…