Louise Sexton from Sligo Town is among those parents pushing for an inquiry into the epilepsy drug, sodium valproate, or epilim, and how it impacted on pregnant women. It's claimed that the drug led to the birth of some children with developmental disorders and congenital malformations

On Monday, Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen was visiting the scene of a landslide in Drumkeeran. The next day, he faced his own landslide after being sacked - listeners have been having their say on his fate and the performance of the new coalition Government

There is concern among a number of local GAA supporters at the risks involved as players get set to return to club action this weekend. Tom from Cloonacool suggests these players are being used as guinea pigs, and leaves them in a dilemma of whether to play, or stay at home avoiding Covid-19 risk

The owner of a Barber Shop in Ballymote claims his business has been adversely affected by connections being made with him contracting Covid-19. Raz Husmain-Raza of A1 Barbers is a Pakastani national, and says he is not connected in any way with a number of Covid cases involving an Iraqi family

The whistleblowing of Sligo man, David Phelan, has now led to a police investigation into a UK hospital and how they allegedly produced inaccurate hospital waiting figures. Mr. Phelan now wants to establish a a national Irish Whistleblower's Support Group

The Minister for Agriculture says he's unable to make a commitment yet to providing financial support for the farmers, land and homeowners who've been affected by the Drumkeerin landslides.

The Minister visited several of the sites affected includes homes which were flooded and the Dawn of Hope bridge.

Minister Cowen said he would not be making any further comment on an allegation he tried to evade a Garda checkpoint when he was found to be drink driving in September 2016.

The late Jack Charlton was a frequent visitor to the North West and loved to indulge in his pastime of fishing in some of the best known fishing areas in the region. John Walkin of Ballina, former Chairman of the North Western Regional Fisheries Boards, remembers the man

Agri Week July 9th 2020.

The Programme is dominated by reaction to the recent damage caused to Farmland in Drumkeeran after the recent floods which washed peat from the mountain down on roads, bridges, houses and farms.

Running Order:

01.07 Mary McVeigh, Drumkeeran farmer who’s land has been covered by debris.

05.56 Tim Cullinan, president of the IFA who visited the scene in Drumkeeran.

13.38 Colm O’Donnell, President of the National Council of Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association gives his reaction after viewing Drumkeeran

15.45 Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Justin Warnock gives his reaction to the news that Traces of the pesticide, glyphosate have been detected in public drinking water supplies in a number of areas of County Leitrim.

19.34 IFA Animal Health Chairman Pat Farrell gives his reaction to the news that the department of Agriculture made changes to the TB Eradication Programme.

Coming up on this mornings Up and Running

Shauna Scott from Sexsiopa.ie on her move to Sligo.

(11mins) Vanessa O Donovan from The Glasshouse Hotel,Sligo on their recent awards.

(15mins)Michelle Mc Loughlinn on her new business Fit Fun Adventures.

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The club championship draws have been made. Paddy McGill and five-time Dr Maguire Cup winner with Killybegs, Manus Boyle, go through the senior and intermediate football draws.

PLUS - if you're still trying to get your head around the new senior football championship format this year, Ed Byrne from the Donegal CCCC joins us with a beginners guide.

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