The continued ban on people attending church services has been compared to the Penal Laws introduced in Ireland by the British. Paul Coughlan from Ballygawley in Sligo, a regular massgoer, says on this occasion, however, it's the Irish Government who are imposing such laws

Minister Simon Harris says Ireland is in a better place now than it has been for a long time in the battle against Covid. He's been speaking about the likelihood the easing of restrictions, the 'gamechanger', that will be the NW's new technological university, concerns over vaccines, and the new Apprenticeships Action Plan

This year's Darkness into Light will be taking place on May8th but it will be different. Saoirse Faughnan spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about what is happening for 2021. For more see https://www.facebook.com/DarknessIntoLightSligo/

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Midlands North West MEP, Maria Walsh, has spoken about her ongoing battle with Long Covid. She was tested positive for Covid while working in Brussels six months ago, but is still suffering with all sorts of related-health issues, and says it's important that the condition is spoken about

Sean has written to the North West Today show to express his sadness and anger at not being able to say goodbye to his friend and attend his funeral service in Sligo. He it's ridiculous that churches have to shut their doors to funeral mourners while there are no restrictions on people shopping in supermarkets across the road

Martha Ward from Sweeney’s Opticians in Sligo spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about how the Covid pandemic has affected our vision. From Mask Associated Dry Eye (MADE), eye care as a result of an increase in Zoom meetings to eye twitching. She gave some practical tips and solutions to combat all. Martha also answered some listeners’ questions.

To contact Martha at Sweeney's Opticians call 071 91 69090.

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Counties such as Leitrim and Sligo, with lower Covid cases, should be rewarded with an easing of restrictions. That's according to Kerry TD, Michael Healy-Rae, who has criticised the Government's prime focus on how the Dublin area is being affected by the pandemic

15 year old Mary Delia Burns from Kilmacowen in Co Sligo was one of the victims of the Titanic tragedy in 1912. Her nephew, Joe McDonagh, marked the occasion with a visit to her memorial, and tells her story

Councillors have backed a proposal to introduce parking fees at car parks at the Sliabh Liag cliffs tourist attraction in South Donegal. Cllr Niamh Kennedy who proposed acceptance of the parking by-laws has defended the move

The Bishop of Elphin says he finds it very offensive that the Government considers attending church services a criminal act, as the Covid restrictions continue. He and other Bishops are seeking legal advice on new legislation introduced last week, and says it's akin to the Minister beating the Catholic Church with a big stick