Ballygawley post office campaigners to meet An Post retail manager
More than 400 letters of support have been signed as part of the ongoing campaign to retain Ballygawley Post Office in County Sligo. The letters were signed last weekend at churches in nearby Geevagh, Ballintogher and Carraaroe. The future of the post office is being reviewed following the recent death…
Bishop stands by comments over Russian involvement in Syria
The Bishop of Elphin is standing by his comments about Russia’s involvement in Syria. Most Reverend Kevin Doran wrote a strongly worded letter to the Russian Ambassador Maxim Peshkov in October outlining his dismay at the superpower’s involvement. He described the conflict in Syria as a theatre for the fighting…
Mayor hopes Pope will visit Sligo
A papal visit to Sligo has not been ruled out, according to the Independent Councillor Marie Casserly. It was confirmed yesterday that Pope Francis will be visiting Ireland in August 2018 as part of the World Celebration of Families. Last year, Sligo county council was the first local authority in…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 29th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Michael Higgins, Rosses Point May McLoughlin, Carrick Tony Clarke, Dromahair Dominick Hever, Drumfin Walter Kivlehan, Lavagh Bridget McSherry, Belleek Connie O’Gara, Glencolmcille Michael “Mick” Higgins, Upper Rosses, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo. Suddenly at Sligo University Hospital. Reposing at Feehily’s…
Women suffering abuse need to know help is available says TD
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says women who are suffering abuse or who are in intolerable situations need to know there is help available for them. Sinn Fein’s Deputy Martin Kenny was speaking after he attended a conference on domestic abuse in Dublin organised by Women’s Aid. It was part of a…
Empty vessels make most noise jibe, as row erupts over absence of TD’s during Jobs Minister visit
Empty vessels make most noise jibe, as row erupts over absence of TD’s during Jobs Minister visit
New call for Lennox Bridge to be replaced
There are calls to replace one of the four bridges linking Leitrim and Donegal. Lennox’s bridge linking Kinlough to Bundoran is still a concern for local residents. At present it only allows one vehicle to pass at a time. Recently the nearby Four Masters Bridge was reopened after over nine…