North West Today

Seamus Kilgannon has been co-opted onto Sligo County Council for the third time in his political career, defeating businessman Finbarr Filan at last night's Fianna Fail convention by 27 votes to 11. He says he would have supported a young candidiate, if one had stood for the vacancy, and insists he still has the passion to be an effective councillor

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15 year old Paul Maxwell was one of the 4 killed in the 1979 bombing in Mullaghmore when the IRA planted explosives on the boat of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Paul's mother, Mary Hornsey, reflects on an appalling tragedy, how it took years to accept and forget, her eventual return to Mullaghmore, how her son still communicates with her, and much, much, more

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The former President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Martina Harkin-Kelly, has retired from nursing after 43 years. She reflects on her career as a nurse in Sligo Hospital and in London, on her union role, the state of our health services and whether she has a future in politics

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The Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote is a 216 seat theatre and cinema operated by the Hawkeswell Theatre.   This morning's North West Today Broadcast from the theatre included Gladys Hannon, the Baroness of Ballymote, who spoke about the facility's importance to the local community.  Niall was also joined by a number of those involved in the Ballymote Community 

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This morning's Friday Panel came from the Art Deco , Ballymote.  Former TD John Perry and Eamon Scanlon TD joined Niall to discuss the issues of the week including the Fuel Support Package, Government withdrawal of tourist /commercial accommodation for Ukrainians , the progression of Ballymote and May Day Traditions 

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Reaction to the revelation that civil registration wedding ceremonies are now more popular than Catholic Church weddings - CSO figures show the change in attitude between 2014 and 2024. Enda Harte, Sligo-based weding celebrant and registered solemniser, offers his views

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Sligo GP Dr Margaret Connolly speaks live from her vessel as the flotilla heading for Gaza is intercepted by the Isreali Defence Force. Dr Connolly says she has not yet been arrested and all crew on board are safe - 170 members of the flotilla, including 4 Irish, have been arrested, and she has a strong message for the Irish Government after what has happened

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The Save Dough Mountain Group have outlined their opposition to the proposed development of a 14-turbine wind farm at Lissinagroagh in North Leitrim. The Chairman of the group, Darren Sweeney, has criticised the public consultation process associated with the project, which was by appointment only

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We caught up with Sligo GP, Dr Margaret Connolly, who's currently on board a vessel en route to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the region, despite the Israeli blockade. Dr Connolly, who is a sister of President Catherine Connolly, has been outlining her motivation for making the trip

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This week's Friday Panel discuss Leo Varakar's controversial comments on rural Ireland, the fuel protests, the Government no-confidence vote, the forthcoming by-elections, modular homes and this week's GAA Championship games. Guests are MEP Ciaran Mullooly and Donegal Sinn Fein TD Padraig MacLochlainn

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