Kieran Gorman of Mullinabreena to be remembered by his friend on 25th anniversary of World Trade Centre attack

35 year old Kieran Gorman of Co Sligo was one of the 2,977 people killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York. The 25th anniversary of the atrocity takes place on 11th September next. Kieran's friend, Mike Burke of Tubbercurry, who was working with him in New York at the t…

Michael Flatley visits Mullaghmore on 47th anniversary of Mountbatten explosion

Michael Flatley paid a private visit to Classiebawn Castle in Mullaghmore yesterday to mark the 47th anniversary of the IRA bombing there which killed 4 people including Lord Mountbatten. Flatley was part of a music session in the Castle before flying in his helicopter over the scene of the explosi…

Ex-Donegal footballer's stance on GAA Allianz sponsorship is praised

The comments of former Donegal GAA footballer, Brendan Devenney, in objecting to the continued sponsorship deal between the GAA and Allanz has been described as laudable. Devenney was among a number of high-profile GAA players who handed in a protest letter to Croke Park last week - George O'Malley…

Sligo councillors clash over clampdpwn on vape shops

Sligo councillor Fergal Nealon has rejected claims by councillor Michael Clarke that he is being 'rolled out' by the Government in his criticism of the numbers of vapes shops in the region. While Cllr Nealon continues to push for restrictions, Cllr Clarke says it amounts to damage control by the Go…

Unnecessary red tape affecting businesses in Ireland says Supermacs owner

Supermacs owner, Pat McDonagh, has claimed that there is too much red tape affecting the development of business in Ireland, and some of our planning laws are over zealous. He was speaking after the official opening of the newest Supermacs outlet at Sligo Junction in Collooney

Cyril and his family never forgot care given to their mother - as they prepare for Relay for Life

Cyril Donnellan is a member of the organising committee of the Relay for Life Sligo 2026 event which takes place on 5th and 6th September. He says he and his family's involvement stems from the care their mother received from Hospice and Irish Cancer Society night nurses in her final days

'I'm competitive and I love the arena'- Solicitor Damien Tansey on The Friday Focus

From his working class upbringing in Ballymote to reaching the top of the legal profession - Solicitor Damien Tansey gives a wide-ranging interview on his 46 year career, on what makes him tick, the huge influence his mother had on his life choices, and much more, while selecting some of his favour…

Not as dramatic as being made out - Sligo Rovers Chairman on proposed club structure changes

The Chairman of Sligo Rovers FC, Tommy Higgins, explains what exactly is being proposed by the management committee in realtion to the future structure and ownership of the club in a changing enviroment which would allow for the involvement of investors. Club co-op members will have the final say o…

6k worth of damage caused by vandals at Ballyshanon public toilet

The public toilets at Ballyshannon bus station have been vandalised yet again - urinals and wash hand basins pulled out of the walls, and worse. It's estimated that damage caused will cost in the region of 6k to repair - Cllr Michael McMahon says it's yet more shocking behaviour

Shane Filan announces Westlife Paris concert prize in aid of Sligo Relay for Life

Westlife's Shane Filan, Brand Ambassador for the Relay for Life fundraiser, has announced details of a raffle in which the winner will receive two passes to their concert in Paris, along with flights and accommodation, and an opportunity to meet the band. Shane says he's immensely proud once again …