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North West Today

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North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region. Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s. The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn

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Residents taking matters into their own hands as frustration grows at numbers of potholed roads in NW 01.04.2026 7:06

There have been an increasing number of complaintas in relation to the potholed state of the road leading to scenic Lissadell Beach in North Sligo - listeners have also complained at the potholes on Pearse Road and Cairns Road in Sligo. Meanwhile, in Co Kerry, one independent Cllr has, along with residents, decided to fill in their own local potholes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Wife of seriously ill Belleek man appeals for help in accessing surgery 31.03.2026 8:07

35 year old Ben Hughes of Belleek remains in intensive care in hospital after a series of serious epileptic seizures. His wife, Ciara, has appealed for assistance in having surgery for him and is concerned that the expected delay for such surgery could endanger his life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Panel, John Perry, Mary Bohan 27.03.2026 37:59

Ireland's exit from The World Cup, the rise in fuel prices and Govt response, the future of coalition Governments, one-off housing, Donald Trump coming to Ireland and putting clocks foward - permanently - are discussed on this week's Friday Panel. Guests are former Minister and TD, John Perry, and Leitrim councillor Mary Bohan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 siblings refused planning permission to build on family land in West Sligo 27.03.2026 7:34

The father of a son and daughter who have both been refused planning permission to build houses on the family land in Easkey says the planning system must change - his daughter returned home with her family from Australia seeking to settle there but is now considering emigrating again due to the planning obstacles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summertime, where the living stays easy - MEP wants an end to clocks changing 25.03.2026 7:32

The clocks go forward one hour this weekend as Summertime officially begins - but according to MEP Sean Kelly, they should never be changed again. He says the vast majority of Irish people don't want the clocks moving back and forward every six months and wants the matter addressed when Ireland assumes the EU Presidency this year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congestion concerns as Holborn Street closes to traffic for 4 months 24.03.2026 4:00

Holborn Street in Sligo is to be closed to traffic for 4 months from this Thursday, as part of works under the Sligo City Public Realm Enhancement Project. Concerns have been raised at the possible knock-on effect on traffic congestion, as Cllr Arthur Gibbons outlines See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sligo group has been advocating for sainthood for Fr Flanagan for past 11 years 24.03.2026 7:00

The Sligo Fr Flanagan Committee has been pushing the case for Fr Edward Flanagan to become a saint since 2015. Now the former Summerhill College student has been formally declared venerable by Pope Leo, the second of four steps to sainthood - Bishop Kevin Doran gives his reaction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.