North West Today

Ireland's exit from The World Cup, the rise in fuel prices and Govt response, the future of coalition Governments, one-off housing, Donald Trump coming to Ireland and putting clocks foward - permanently - are discussed on this week's Friday Panel. Guests are former Minister and TD, John Perry, and Leitrim councillor Mary Bohan

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The father of a son and daughter who have both been refused planning permission to build houses on the family land in Easkey says the planning system must change - his daughter returned home with her family from Australia seeking to settle there but is now considering emigrating again due to the planning obstacles

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The clocks go forward one hour this weekend as Summertime officially begins - but according to MEP Sean Kelly, they should never be changed again. He says the vast majority of Irish people don't want the clocks moving back and forward every six months and wants the matter addressed when Ireland assumes the EU Presidency this year

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Holborn Street in Sligo is to be closed to traffic for 4 months from this Thursday, as part of works under the Sligo City Public Realm Enhancement Project. Concerns have been raised at the possible knock-on effect on traffic congestion, as Cllr Arthur Gibbons outlines

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The Sligo Fr Flanagan Committee has been pushing the case for Fr Edward Flanagan to become a saint since 2015. Now the former Summerhill College student has been formally declared venerable by Pope Leo, the second of four steps to sainthood - Bishop Kevin Doran gives his reaction

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Paddy Waters recalls his time working at the Telephone Exchange in Sligo when the telephonist/operator was the communications window to the world for everybody. He's been outlining the crucial role  of the telephonist before the days of automation

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The Culfadda Keash Gurteen First Responders group have paid tribute to the late RTE sports broadcaster, Michael Lyster. Michael launched their Responders group back in 2019, based on his experience of having his life saved by CPR after a cardiac arrrest - Group chairman Sean Gallagher recalls the event

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This week's Panel discuss the huge rise in fuel prices and what should be done, An Taoisach meeting President Trump, Trump's visit to Ireland, President Catherine Connolly and her (St.) Patrick's Day message, the ongoing allocation of funding to Ukraine, and whether Ireland are heading to the World Cup. Guests are Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty and forrmer TD Thomas Pringle

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The Sligo Rape Crisis Cente has added its condemnation to the apperance of a float in a Co Mayo St Patrick's Day Parade regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Footage of the float at the Ballinrobe parade has been widely shared on social media. Rape Crisis Centre CEO, Danielle Neely, says the incident indicates  a growing misogynistic culture

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The mother of a 6 year old boy with autism has described her sadness and hurt after other parents complained about his behaviour at a play centre. The woman says her family feel victimised and ostracised and felt they had to leave the premises because of the complaints - she has urged more understanding of autism

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