On todays show we speak to Nessa about

• Her youth work experience over the past 15 years
• What she finds magical about living in Sligo
• Her journey into politics
• What she is looking forward to in the future
• Her recommendations for a day/weekend in Sligo

Are you a Sligo Native? If no what is the story of how you moved here?: No, I am originally from Cork! I met my Cavan husband at Glastonbury festival in 2002 and bought a house in Cartron exactly a year to the day...a house where we now have 3 children!!

What do you love about living in Sligo?: Lifestyle,, people, activities, great food, pubs, scenery, music, art... couldn't imagine living anywhere else now ️

If you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: More jobs, better cycling infrastructure, better infrastructure to suit the weather...shops such as Zara!!! Sligo as a place is getting better and better every year... keep that going.

What keeps you awake at night?: The musical beds in our house!! Inequalities in the world, worrying about my children, bills.

What are you looking forward to in the future in your personal and professional life?: We are planning on a building an extension in our house so at the moment am really looking forward to that! I would love to be an elected representative for this area to ensure that we get our fair share of the national pie.

What are your must do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: Very hard to say..we are so spoilt for choice...one definitely would be open water swimming in Rosses Point, SUPPING/ swimming on Lough Gill. As a vegetarian Sweet Beat is such a treat to have locally...I love live trad music so any of the pubs that play live music.

How can people find you online? Would you like to make a special offer available for listeners?: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram- Nessa Cosgrove