Work on Ballymote footpaths to go ahead
Work on a long-awaited footpath in Ballymote has got the go-ahead. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry has welcomed the news that the extension of a footpath to the factories in Ballymote on the R296 will start next year. He received the news in a response to a motion he submitted…
Nominations sought for Sligo Cathaoirleach’s awards
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council is urging communities to nominate people for the Cathaoirleach Awards next month. The awards take place on the 14th of December but nominations have to be submitted by this Wednesday, the 30th of December. People can nominate someone from within their communities in eight…
Obituaries, Monday, November 28th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joseph Ward, Mountcharles Michael Higgins, Rosses Point May McLoughlin, Carrick Tony Clarke, Dromahair Joseph Ward, Edrim Glebe, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal. Suddenly. Reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station road, Mountcharles today from 4pm with rosary at 9pm. Funeral mass on Tuesday at 11am in the…
New traffic lights in Manorhamilton to be turned on in mid-December
The new traffic lights in Manorhamilton will be up and running in mid-December despite opposition to them by many including businesses in the town. Local businesses in Manorhamilton are still very concerned about new traffic lights being installed in the centre of the town. After much controversy, Leitrim County Council…
Councillor critical of minister over N17
A south Sligo Councillor has hit out at a government minister over the lack of specific plans for the upgrade of the N17 road from Collooney to the Mayo border. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley was responding to the speech given by Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell-O’Connor at the Sligo Chamber…
Concerns raised about garda checkpoints in northwest
A new report has raised concern that Garda checkpoints in rural areas are not as prevalent as in urban areas. The report by the AA shows that there has been a welcome increase in Garda checkpoints generally around the country over the past 6 months. Over 40% of people surveyed…
No Christmas lights for Manorhamilton – Local Business Forum says Town will not be in darkness
No Christmas lights for Manorhamilton – Local Business Forum says Town will not be in darkness