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S1 EP30 Jim Gray - Retired editor of The Sligo Champion & Author
Jim Gray is our latest guest on the podcast. He always wanted to be a reporter as a child growing up and moved up the ladder to become the editor of The Sligo Champion, he shares some his incredible life story with us today.
Here is some more about Jim . . .
40 years working in regional journalism, chiefly with Champion but also Sligo Journal (Tommie Gorman's first job), Longford Leader, Roscommon Champion.
Twice named Journalist of the Year in regional category of national media awards. Recipient of SLIGO 750 award in recognition of service to Sligo life.
While recovering from 2 separate cancers (during which I took early retirement), began writing fiction. Now a published author! Stories in Ireland's Own Anthology 2020, the Ray D'Arcy A Page from My Life, nominated for Book of the Year this year; and the local mental health charity book Havin' A Laugh.
During my long career, have covered everything that moved or mattered in Sligo over 4 decades, from politics to sport, tragedy to triumph, arts, culture, courts -- all human life.
Have also been a regular broadcaster on RTE radio and television, and even on a couple of occasions, the Auntie Beeb!
Are you a Sligo Native? If no what is the story of how you moved here?: Born and bred
What do you love about living in Sligo?: Instinctively, I guess everyone loves their own home place. But there really is something magical about Sligo, from its stunning and accessible scenery and beautiful landscape to its countless amenities such as restaurants, theatres, cinema, sports facilities etc, all within touching distance. And, of course, there's always The Rovers
If you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: I'd love to see a designated concert/convention centre developed close to the town centre. I'm aware of the exciting plans at Lisadell in this regard and I admire efforts of Sligo Live in developing Knocknarae arena at IT Sligo. But a 10,000/15,000 seater arena would be a massive attraction for the area.
What are your must-do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: There is, thankfully, so much to do in Sligo, and for all ages. The Gleniffe Horseshoe comes to mind, the Knocknarae/Killaspugbrone walk, even the beautiful riverside walk from the heart of town into Doorly Park and beyond. But my personal fav is the Holy Well at Tobernalt, a true haven of tranquillity. It's the one place I'm always sure to show off to my visitors.
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By Clodagh HigginsJim Gray is our latest guest on the podcast. He always wanted to be a reporter as a child growing up and moved up the ladder to become the editor of The Sligo Champion, he shares some his incredible life story with us today.
Here is some more about Jim . . .
40 years working in regional journalism, chiefly with Champion but also Sligo Journal (Tommie Gorman's first job), Longford Leader, Roscommon Champion.
Twice named Journalist of the Year in regional category of national media awards. Recipient of SLIGO 750 award in recognition of service to Sligo life.
While recovering from 2 separate cancers (during which I took early retirement), began writing fiction. Now a published author! Stories in Ireland's Own Anthology 2020, the Ray D'Arcy A Page from My Life, nominated for Book of the Year this year; and the local mental health charity book Havin' A Laugh.
During my long career, have covered everything that moved or mattered in Sligo over 4 decades, from politics to sport, tragedy to triumph, arts, culture, courts -- all human life.
Have also been a regular broadcaster on RTE radio and television, and even on a couple of occasions, the Auntie Beeb!
Are you a Sligo Native? If no what is the story of how you moved here?: Born and bred
What do you love about living in Sligo?: Instinctively, I guess everyone loves their own home place. But there really is something magical about Sligo, from its stunning and accessible scenery and beautiful landscape to its countless amenities such as restaurants, theatres, cinema, sports facilities etc, all within touching distance. And, of course, there's always The Rovers
If you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: I'd love to see a designated concert/convention centre developed close to the town centre. I'm aware of the exciting plans at Lisadell in this regard and I admire efforts of Sligo Live in developing Knocknarae arena at IT Sligo. But a 10,000/15,000 seater arena would be a massive attraction for the area.
What are your must-do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: There is, thankfully, so much to do in Sligo, and for all ages. The Gleniffe Horseshoe comes to mind, the Knocknarae/Killaspugbrone walk, even the beautiful riverside walk from the heart of town into Doorly Park and beyond. But my personal fav is the Holy Well at Tobernalt, a true haven of tranquillity. It's the one place I'm always sure to show off to my visitors.