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One of the congregation at Sunday Mass in Sligo Cathedral walked out, saying he was offended by the comments made during the sermon, which he claims suggested Christianity is the superior religion. However, other members of the congregation say the priest's comments on Jesus' teachings were a true reflection of modern life

Donegal manager Paddy Carr reflects on Sunday's morale-boosting 0-13 to 1-9 win over champions Kerry in the opening round of the NFL.

Arrow Harps coach Mark McGuire pays tribute to the efforts of his players despite Sunday's 4-3 loss to Termonfeckin FC of Louth in the last 16 of the FAI U18 cup.

It's only January and the Cliffords were on holidays - but a depleted and youthful Donegal team still managed to dig out a memorable one-point win over Kerry on the opening Sunday of Allianz Football League. We'll take that at any time of the year. Paddy McGill's pod guests include Kerry legend Ambrose O'Donovan, Chris McNulty (Donegal Democrat), Cahir O'Kane (Irish News), Donegal manager Paddy Ca...

Leitrim manager Andy Moran gives his reaction to Sunday's 3-18 to 0-11 over Waterford in their opening Division 4 league game.

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given was the special guest of honour at Friday night's Donegal Sports Star Awards ceremony. He spoke to Austin O'Callaghan.

Ian McGarvey captained Swilly Rovers to win the FAI Junior Cup at Dalymount Park in 1962. Now, at the age of 92, he's been inducted into the Donegal Sports StarAwards Hall of Fame. Austin O'Callaghan spoke to him.

Donegal Bay Rowing Club collected two awards at Friday night's Donegal Sports Star Awards for 2022. Patrick Brady was the recipient of a special 'Achievement' award - and the club also won the 'Team' award thanks to World Beach Sprint Championship exploits of Meabh McNamara and Grace Masterson. The trio spoke to Austin O'Callaghan.

Sligo Rovers striker won the Soccer Award at Friday night's Donegal Sports Star Awards ceremony in Letterkenny. The ex Scoil Mhuire Buncrana student spoke to Austin O'Callaghan.

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One wanted to be a rock star, the other a professional footballer with Liverpool. TDs Marc MacSharry and Frank Feighan are on The Friday Panel, discussing the accommodation of refugees, lack of linen supplies in local hospitals, Paschal Donohoe's election expenses, security for TDs, and standing in the next General Election

Today is the last day in office for the CEO of Sligo Credit Union, Barry O'Flynn, who has decided to step down after 25 years. He's been explaining the reasons behind his decision and what he plans to do next

Members of the Save Leitrim group were among those who protested outside the Dail yesterday on the Coillte forestry private investment deal - Eddie Mitchell among those who made speeches, while ex Sligo IFA Chairman Eddie Davitt also reacts

The national football league propects of Donegal in Division 1, and Leitrim & Sligo in Division 4 - with contributions from Paddy McBrearty, Paddy Carr, Andy Moran, Martin McGowan, Niall Murphy and Noel Maguire. Plus - St Attracta's Connacht SFAI soccer title and the racing dispute involving Horse Racing Ireland's media rights money. Sligo Racecourse, it seems, isn't happy.

The Donegal GAA podcast returns for a new season. Conor Breslin is in the hotseat for Episode 1 - and the talking points are many: from the winter of significant change for Donegal - to the visit of Kerry for the opening round of the Allianz Football League. Conor's guest is Irish Independent GAA Correspondent Colm Keys.

Puppeteer, performer and creator of RTE Jr’s Living With A Fairy, Jay Ryan, fills us in on his stage adaptation of the show with Drumshanbo based musician, Eileen O’Toole. Craig Cox goes through What’s On in the North West and we speak with the legendary Seán Keane ahead of his concert February 3rd at The Glens Centre.

St Attracta's joint coach Andrew Flynn gives his postmatch reaction following the south Sligo's school's Connacht senior 'A' soccer title success on Thursday following their 1-0 win over Claregalway in Lecarrow.

St Attracta's captain Pixie O'Hara gives her reaction to Thursday's 1-0 over Claregalway in the SFAI Connacht Schoolgirls senior 'A' soccer final in Lecarrow.

New Donegal captain Paddy McBrearty talks to Austin O'Callaghan about leading the county out against Kerry in the opening round of the NFL this Sunday.

Some hospital patients have had to be dried with bed sheets and kitchen cloths, as a result of the lack of supplies of linen at Sligo University Hospital and St John's Hospital. An equipment breakdown in the laundry service is being pinpointed as the problem - TD Marc MacSharry says the situation is appalling and medieval

The Mercy College in Sligo is in the process of developing a new astro pitch, costing a total of 400k, and a fundraising drive is underway, with a 90s disco on 3rd February as its focal point. School principal Anne Gorby and Silvana Zec of the Parent's Association discuss

The Chairperson of the International Small Business Alliance, Sligo businessman Seamus Maye, claims Minister Paschal Donohoe still has questions to answer over his election expenses, despite two Dail statements. He says the entire matter still lacks transparency, and the issue of credibility is central, not the actual amount of election expenses involved

A total of 50 million euro has been allocated to local community projects in conjunction with the arrival of Ukrainian refugees, supporting such developments as refurbishment of sports clubs, purchase of equipment, upgrading of play areas and better transport infrastructure. It's been welcomed by Green Party Sligo-Leitrim constituency spokesperson Blaithin Gallagher

Emma, a North Sligo based-mother, has expressed concern at prominent displays of vaping products in our local shops, and says they are encouraging young people to take up vaping. She's written to the Health Minister to urge an outright ban on such products

The woman who organised a petition calling the provision of CCTV cameras at Sligo Cemetery to try and tackle anti-social behaviour insists the campaign will continue. She's been reacting to latest indications from Sligo County Council that this is not likely to happen