Farmers urged to attend meeting in Donegal town next week
The Irish Natural and Hill Farmers Association is encouraging all farmers to attend an information meeting on payments in Donegal town next week. The group recently attended a joint Oireachtas committee meeting on Agriculture at Leinster House to discuss GLAS, farm inspections, ANC Payments and land designations. Henry O’Donnell,…
Sligo hosts Special Olympics swimming competition
Sligo was the venue for the Category One Aquatics Regional Advancement event for Special Olympics Connaught on November 30th, 2016. 40 swimmers from 12 clubs across the region gathered at the Regional Sports Centre for a competition which gives local athletes a chance to progress and compete at the Special…
Obituaries, Wednesday, November 30th, 6pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Walter Kivlehan, Lavagh Bridget McSherry, Belleek Connie O’Gara, Glencolmcille Joe Walshe, Collooney Tommy McLoughlin, Garrison Martin Gilroy, Sligo Mick Mullaney, Keash Patricia Garrity, Enniskillen Walter Kivlehan, Cloondrihara, Lavagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Former officer of…
Report finds fracking can go ahead but subject to strict guidelines
A new report on the impact of fracking in Ireland has concluded that the controversial practice CAN go ahead on the island of Ireland. However, best practice guidelines should firstly be carefully drawn up by governments north and south of the border to address concerns around pollution. Today’s long-awaited report…
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Football A reminder that the Annual General Meeting of Aodh Ruadh CLG takes place on Sunday 4th December in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 6pm. Club membership can be paid for 2017 on the night. The countdown is on to the Aodh Ruadh underage football awards presentation evening in the…
Horgan delight with Morrissey signing
Finn Harps manager has expressed his satisfaction with the decision of Danny Morrissey to join his team for the 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division season. The 22-year-old striker signed for Harps at the weekend after successful negotiations were concluded with the Harps boss in Cork. Horgan says he personally,…
Harps appoint legend McHugh as U15 boss
Finn Harps legend Kevin McHugh has being confirmed as the club’s first U15 manager for the inaugural League of Ireland season at this age group. Apart from his illustrious senior playing career, McHugh also has impressive coaching qualifications and has enjoyed huge success, coaching Donegal Schoolboy sides over the past…