Be joyous, happy and free - Paddy Joe Burke on The Friday Focus

The inspirational Paddy Joe Burke and his lessons in how to live your best life - the former barber, Roscommon GAA superfan, story teller and Ballymote resident talks eveything from happiness to loneliness, kindness and Paddy Joe-ness, as he chooses his favourite pieces of music. And how his mother…

10 years after Boeing 767 arrival, Enniscrone Glamping project to be resurrected

'We'll have another go at it' - 10 years ago, businessman and funeral director, David McGowan, managed to have a huge Boeing 767 plane transported to Enniscrone as the focal point of his Quirky Nights Glamping Village project. But for varioius reasons, there has been no progress since then - but Da…

Rossnowlagh gears up for annual Orange Order 12th July parade

The annual Orange Order 12th July parade in Rossnowlagh takes place this Saturday with Orange lodges from Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and the North of Ireland due to be involved. David Mahon, Grand Master of the Orange Order in Co Donegal outlines more

Residents of Nazareth Village stressed and upset at proposed rent increases

Two residents of the Nazareth Village social housing complex in Sligo outline their shock at the proposals for a major hike in their rent - Loro Tylor and Trevor Sweeney outline the stress it has caused, while Cllr Ann Higgins says talks are ongoing to ensure such increases are not imposed

Warning over dangerous giant hogweed in Collooney and Ballisodare area

Gabriel was visiting County Sligo in the past week and noticed giant hogweed in parts of Collooney, which he insists can be a dangerous plant as it can burn people's skin. He says the local authority need to take action straight away to have it removed

The Friday Panel, Anna Gallagher, Peigin Doyle

The Mayor of Donegal Town, Anna Gallagher, and writer and journalist Peigin Doyle are this week's Friday Panel guests. Topics discussed include the VAT reduction, one-off housing guidelines, developing local tourism, women in politics, the World Cup and...meeting Rod Stewart

Referee attack at Under 15 GAA match a scandal says Leitrim GAA official

Former Leitrim referee and Chairman of the GAA County Board, Enda Stenson, says the physical attack on a referee this week at an Under 15 boys match in Co Clare is an absolute scandal. He says the GAA need to come down hard on all those involved, as such incidents are preventing the recruitment of …

Call for CCTV cameras for Sligo Cemetery due to increase in anti-social incidents

A Sligo resident who previously organised a petition to call for CCTV cameras to be installed in Sligo Cemetery says those with family  members buried there might consider contributing to the cost of lighting and CCTV. Sligo Co Co has already ruled out CCTV due to data protection issues but Hilda s…

My life in Maugherow - broadcaster John S. Doyle pens new book on planting his own wood

The man behind the voice on 'It Says in the Papers' on RTE Radio has written a new book about his life in Maugherow in Co Sligo for the past 34 years, during which he and his wife have developed a barren two-acre site into a home, a woodland and sanctuary for wildlife. John S. Doyle speaks about th…

The Spanish Invasion - Armada Galleon replica makes emotional journey to Sligo

The world's largest replica of a Spanish Galleon has now docked in Sligo after an emotional journey around the North West coast - the Galleon fired shots as it passed by Streegadh strand where three Spanish Armada vessels were shipwrecked in 1588. Dr Prannie Rhatigan, Chair of Spanish Armada Irelan…