Curator of Donegal museum appointed to board of National Museum
The curator of Donegal County Museum has been appointed to the board of the National Museum of Ireland. Judith McCarthy’s appointment was annonced by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys. McCarthy has been curator of Donegal County Museum for more than 20 years. She says it’s experience…
Obituaries, Tuesday 21st June 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher Maureen Hancock, Kerry Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher, Co Leitrim. Peacefully at Sligo Regional Hospital. Reposing at his residence until 5pm this evening. Followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Kiltyclogher, arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am with…
Sligo councillor wants clarification about day centre in Ballymote
A south Sligo Councillor is calling for clarification from the HSE on the future of the day centre in Ballymote. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley shocked a meeting of the Municipal District yesterday by stating that local people are concerned the centre is due to close in the coming months. However,…
Obituaries, Tuesday 21st June 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Raymond Ballard, Bundoran Frank Gallagher Kiltyclogher Anthony (Tony) Barkey, Irvinestown Maureen Hancock, Kerry Raymond Ballard, Ozanam House Residential Unit, Main St, Bundoran and late of Pearse Drive, Magheracar, Bundoran. Reposing at Gilmartins Funeral Home, Kinlough this morning from 10.30am with Funeral Service…
New Sligo Cathaoirleach outlines priorities for year ahead
Sligo County Council’s new cathaoirleach has listed support for immigrant communities, Sligo County Council’s finances, investment in infrastructure and tourism among his priorities for the year ahead. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney says Sligo needs both the Eastern Bridge and the Western Distributor Road, the development of O’Connell Street and…
Brexit will not stop trade with the North says Leitrim IFA Chairman
The head of the IFA in Leitrim says that trade with the North will not stop regardless of the outcome of this week’s referendum in the UK. The Chairperson of the IFA in Leitrim James Gallagher says there is not as much fear on the ground among farmers of the…
Cathaoirleach calls to designate North Leitrim a National Park
The new Cathaoirleach of Manorhamilton Municipal District is calling for the whole of north Leitrim to be designated a National Park. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock was elected Cathaoirleach at the AGM of the district yesterday afternoon. He says jobs and what he calls the ‘mass exodus’ of people from…