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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The Minsiter for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan, is in Sligo today where he is meeting with the principals of regional special schools to discuss developments and to ascertain what challenges the sector is facing. The Minister has also been reacting to the recent grassroots dissatisfaction with the FF party and the continued leadership of Micheál Martin

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Leitrim councillor James Gilmartin has clashed with Sligo councillor, Michael Clarke, over whether or not there is a problem in getting planning permission in Co Leitrim. The debate arose as the two councillors considered the merits, or not, of the Government's new modular homes scheme

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A former Director of Services with Silgo County Council says he can't understand the negativity surrounding the development of Sligo's long-awaited Eastern Bridge. Tom Kilfeather was involved in progressing the project during his time with the Council - he says there was extensive consultation throughout the planning process and it will be hugely beneficial for Sligo

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Residents in the Glencar Valley has launched a petition calling for Devil's Chimney waterfall at Glencar to have its traditional Irish name restored - Sruth in Aghaidh an Airde. One of the residents Seosamh MacSuibhne, believes the name should not have been changed when a walking trail was developed in 2015

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