0.52 The National Chairman of the Beef Plan movement, Leitrim farmer Patrick Rooney has raised major concerns today in relation to the current beef prices being offered by factories to farmers. Grant Thornton have admitted recently to the Beef Task Force yesterday that it doesn’t have the authority to access the information needed for a full and independent appraisal of the value of beef at all points in the supply chain. Patrick Rooney says that the research has left more questions than answers for the Beef Task Force.

09.05 Well known cattle dealer, Mattie Walsh tells the story of how on his way back from Tyrone after delivering a load of cattle. In Enniskillen he was flagged down by a gentleman who spotted a problem with his lorry and how this action saved his a lot of trouble.

13.22 Gerry Loftus the leader and founder of Irelands tells how his organisation is gravely concerned at information recently received from Brussels outlining some of the proposals being discussed concerning the upcoming review of the Common Agriculture Policy.

Sheila Leydon has lived in Sligo Town for many years, but is a native of Co Kerry. She says she's aghast at suggestions by Minister Josepha Madigan that The Kerryman newspaper consider changing its name, and insists there are far more important issues facing women

Maugheraboy's Jason Devaney can remember 'kicking football' as a four-year-old with his older brothers outside his home in Sligo, which was within walking distance of the Showgrounds.

Fourteen years later, he's a first-team squad member.

He shared his football story with Austin O'Callaghan.

On the eve of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season, Austin O'Callaghan is joined by Jessica Farry to assess Sligo Rovers prospects - with contributions from Liam Buckley, Greg Bolger, Jason Devaney and Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan.

This Week: 18th March 2021

01:10 Finghin Collins, renowned pianist and Music for Galway Artistic Director, discusses Cellissimo, a festival celebration of the Cello and its link with the Gore-Booth family of Lissadell House.

15:20 Úna Mannion, Sligo IT lecturer, discusses her début novel, A Crooked Tree, published recently to universal acclaim.

Musical interlude Le Grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla

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Arts North West is a weekly, magazine arts show that covers everything creative in the region. Featuring the best of music, theatre, storytelling, with the best of talent from Sligo, North Leitrim & South Donegal. Produced and Recorded in The Glens Arts Centre, Manorhamilton. It is supported by Pobal, The Arts Council & Leitrim County Council.

Presented by Glens Artistic Director, Brendan Murray, it aims to afford artists of all disciplines the opportunity to engage with the community during this lockdown season.

Movies this week 1.Judas & the Black Messiah 2.Cherry 3.The Little Things 4. Yes Day All thanks to Eclipce Cinemas Bundoran

Antionette Britton lost her husband, Brian, to cancer in 2018. Brian, from Rossnowlagh, had indicated his wish to die at home, as he fought the disease, and this was only made possible with the help of the Irish Cancer Society's night nursing service

A member of the Leitrim for Life group has clashed with a Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Fein TD over what she claims is his criticism of the campaign by Catholic Bishops to have churches re-opened to the public. Bernie O'Hara and Martin Kenny debate the issue head to head

Erne Gaels GAA Club's 'Belleek to Brisbane....& back' Lent Challenge has captured the imagination of the the local community and ex-pats overseas. Club Chairperson Peter McMahon and club officer Rosie O'Reilly joined Austin O'Callaghan on Sunday to explain more...

This week's In the Garden, with Liam Feeney of Feeney's Garden Centre, Glencar