North West Today

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 time, is planning a special event to remember him and all the victims

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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 explosion. Local resident John Barry was in his company

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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 who worked in the Middle East says more should follow his example

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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 Government, after high taxes caused the demise of traditional businesses - both councillors debate the issue

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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

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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

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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 favourite songs

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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 on the proposed changes at meetings in the coming months

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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

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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 of the efforts of all those behind the Sligo Relay for Life event which takes place on 5th and 6th September at ATU Sligo

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