15% increase in road deaths in 2016 – RSA
Provisional road collision statistics for 2016, published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which are based on preliminary crash investigations by An Garda Síochána, show that there has been a 15% increase in road traffic related fatalities in 2016 compared to 2015. A total of 187 people have lost their…
Obituaries, Saturday, December 31st, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patrick Ward, Killybegs John Gallagher, Grange Sean Murphy, Killybegs Jimmy Leahy, Mountcharles Michael McCloat, Skreen Terry McCabe, Derrygonnelly Charles James O’Donnell, Drumbar Denis McCormack, Pettigo Eithne O’Gorman, Rosses Point Maureen Moffitt, Grange Charlie Keeney, Donegal Town Peggy Feeney, Glencar Molly…
Obituaries, Friday, December 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patrick Ward, Killybegs John Gallagher, Grange Denis Mc Cormack, Pettigo Sean Murphy, Killybegs Jimmy Leahy, Mountcharles Maureen Moffitt, Grange Charlie Keeney, Donegal Town Eithne O Gorman, Rosses Point Peggy Feeney, Glencar Molly Fox, Kinlough Michael McCloat, Skreen Terry McCabe, Derrygonnelly…
Uncertainty around Brexit to make 2017 a challenging year for farmers
The new President of the IFA says that Beef and Tillage sectors have probably been worst hit this year. Joe Healy took up the position as the new President this year following a pay scandal that rocked the farming organisation at the end of 2015. He says the floods at…
Councillor says planning inquiry needed over lack of access to river in Ballyshannon
A Donegal county councillor says there needs to be a planning inquiry into why the ESB has been allowed erect fencing in Ballyshannon against the wishes of local people. Fine Gael Councillor Barry O Neill claims the fencing hinders access to the river in the town and in getting vital…
Obituaries, Friday, December 30th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patrick Ward, Killybegs John Gallagher, Grange Denis Mc Cormack, Pettigo Sean Murphy, Killybegs Jimmy Leahy, Mountcharles Maureen Moffitt, Grange Charlie Keeney, Donegal Town Eithne O Gorman, Rosses Point Patrick Ward, Roughra, Killybegs. Suddenly. Removal from the residence of his…
Call for street signs to be erected in Ballymote
A Sligo county councillor is calling for signs with street names be erected in Ballymote. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry says the absence of such signs has been commented on in tidy towns reports. Council Director of Services Tom Kilfeather says if signs are to be erected on buildings, permission…