A guaranteed €19 million jackpot will be won in this weekend's Lotto draw, under new rules, while 'must win' jackpot draws will always now take place, if the capped jackpot is not won after five draws, Fran Whearty of the National Lottery outlines the changes

The 'Straw Man' who's been demonstrating in recent times on the streets of Sligo, Manorhamilton and Carrick on Shannon has identified himself as Diarmuid McConville. Responding to widespread social media criticism of his actions, he says he's doing so to highlight he calls the 'stupid' Covid regulations which remain in place

The 'Straw Man' who's been demonstrating in recent times on the streets of Sligo, Manorhamilton and Carrick on Shannon has identified himself as Diarmuid McConville. Responding to widespread social media criticism of his actions, he says he's doing so to highlight he calls the 'stupid' Covid regulations which remain in place

Cathal Gallagher of Ballyshannon was a team leader on RTE's Operation Transformation show in 2019. He's defended the show after the latest criticism levelled at it, and says he was adequately supported after the show and that it improved his life in many ways

Cathal Gallagher of Ballyshannon was a team leader on RTE's Operation Transformation show in 2019. He's defended the show after the latest criticism levelled at it, and says he was adequately supported after the show and that it improved his life in many ways

County Sligo is now the only county in Ireland which still does not have access to any abortion care services, despite the change in legislation arising from the 2018 Referendum. The Sligo Action for Reproductive Rights Access Group has insisted the situation must change

County Sligo is now the only county in Ireland which still does not have access to any abortion care services, despite the change in legislation arising from the 2018 Referendum. The Sligo Action for Reproductive Rights Access Group has insisted the situation must change

Strandhill beach has been severely affected by coastal erosion in the past few weeks - it's estimated that up to five feet of land in some areas have been destroyed as a result. Sligo County Council is undertaking a coastal erosion and flood risk management study for Strandhill and for Easkey, as Director of Services, Tom Kilfeather, outlines

Strandhill beach has been severely affected by coastal erosion in the past few weeks - it's estimated that up to five feet of land in some areas have been destroyed as a result. Sligo County Council is undertaking a coastal erosion and flood risk management study for Strandhill and for Easkey, as Director of Services, Tom Kilfeather, outlines

A County Donegal pub has introduced a system where customers are fined €2 if they make any mention of Covid on its premises. The Alt Bar in Killea say they are trying to help people get their minds off the stresses of the pandemic while relaxing in the pub