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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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'We couldn't be prouder of her' - Bree's tribute to wife Margaret Connolly after Israeli detention
May 1900:09:37Tap to summarizeCouncillor Declan Bree has described his wife as a truly exceptional human being and says her family couldn't be prouder of her, as she contines to be detained by Israeli forces. Dr Margaret Connolly and her colleagues were arrested after their flotilla vessel, en route to Gaza, was intercepted - Cllr Bree continues to wait for word on her safetySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Ahern controversy will set dangerous precedent for canvassers claims Leitrim councillor
May 1800:09:22Tap to summarizeLeitrim Fianna Fail councillor Paddy O'Rourke has condemned the secret video recording of Bertie Ahern during a political canvas in which he made controversial comments on immigration. He says the incident sets a 'dangerous precedent' for canvassers in futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Taoiseach contacted by Sligo Cllr to treat road deaths as a national emergency
May 1800:09:50Tap to summarizeAfter a weekend of devastation on Irish roads, including the death of three young people on roads in County Donegal, the Taoiseach and Government Minsters have been called on to treat road deaths as a national emergency. Sligo Cllr Marie Casserly has written to them urging immediate intervention in the crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Friday Panel, Nessa Cosgrove, Chris MacManus
May 1500:39:07Tap to summarizeBertie Ahern's comments on immigrants, the two by-elections, Kier Starmer's leadership, financial incentives for Ukrainians to return home and the legacy of James Connolly and Sean MacDiarmada are among the issues discussed on this week's panel - with Senator Nessa Cosgrove and former MEP Chris MacManusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Parents disappointed after meeting Minister on new Sligo Gaelscoil
May 1500:14:29Tap to summarizeParents of pupils attending Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Sligo say they are disappointed with the outcome of a meeting they had with the Minsiter for Education when she visited the school yesterday. The Minister indicated that it would be 2028 before the school could be on the new list for school developments, but the parents say a new school is long overdue, because of existing inadequate facilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Bertie was set up says ex-TD Ellis as he defends his comments
May 1500:07:32Tap to summarizeFormer Sligo-Leitrim Fianna Fail TD John Ellis claims ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was set up after a video recording of him commenting on immigrants was posted online. Ellis says he has sympathy for Ahern and was only putting across views that many Irish residents hold, but are afraid to express for fear of being called racistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Personal injuries and how to make a personal injury claim - Legal Advice with Callan Tansey
May 1500:10:47Tap to summarizeThe rise in the numbers of fatatlies on our roads has unfortunately highlighted the whole area of personal injuries and personal injury claims and what dependents might do in cases of fatal injury accidents. Carolne McLoughlin, Partner with Callan Tansey Solicitors, discussesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Superpubs not welcome in Donegal Town says tourism operator
May 1300:08:01Tap to summarizeA Donegal tour guide insists the development of superpubs in Donegal Town is not the way the Town needs to go in terms of tourism and threatens to destroy its reputation as one of the 'coolest places on the planet'. Derek Vial of Tour Donegal has been reacting to a planning application by McCafferty's Bar to expand its premises in the townSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →40 years on, identity of body of man found at Tullaghan remains a mystery
May 1300:09:19Tap to summarizeMystery still surrounds the discovery of the body of a man on the shore at Tullaghan in North Leitrim 40 years ago. The heavily tatttooed body was found on 1st May, 1986, and despite an exhumation, still remains unidentified. Former Garda diver, Jim Brennan, has had a long-time interest in the caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Sexual assault victim Brooke hopes going public can give hope and encouragement to others
May 1200:16:59Tap to summarizeBrooke Coleman was the subject of a sexual assault in her home village of Gurteen two years ago - the man responsible has been jailed for two years. She's given a detailed inteview on how traumatic the entire experience has been for her - while her mother, Jessica, speaks of the devastation of parents being told their daugher was sexually assaultedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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