Condition of minor roads a problem throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says the most extensive road works programme ever was carried out in County Sligo in the past year. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney was responding to a report published today on the condition of Ireland’s roads. The report, in the Irish Independent, is based…
38 on trolleys in Sligo, Letterkenny hospitals
There’s a major increase in the number of patients waiting for a hospital bed in the North West today. In total, there are 38 patients on trolleys — 23 in Letterkenny University Hospital and 15 in Sligo University Hospital. In Letterkenny, 15 of the patients are on wards; 12 are…
Obituaries, Friday, December 30th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Roland Armstrong, Beltra John McGauran, Ballisodare Patrick Ward, Killybegs John Gallagher, Grange Denis Mc Cormack, Pettigo Sean Murphy, Killybegs Jimmy Leahy, Mountcharles Roland Armstrong, Beltra, Co. Sligo. Suddenly. Remains will arrive at Christ Church, Beltra this morning for…
Tractors to converge on Manorhamilton for New Year’s Day charity event
Tens of tractors will converge on the North Leitrim town of Manorhamilton on New Year’s Day for the annual IFA tractorcade. Starting from the mart at 2pm, it will raise funds for Our Lady’s Day Hospital. It’s hoped the event will raise enough money to buy two pressure-relieving chairs for…
Council wants assurance in writing from Irish Rail on Sligo-Dublin line
Sligo County Council wants a statement in writing from Irish Rail early in the New Year stating that there is no threat to the Sligo-Dublin rail line. Discussion on the rail line arose at the December monthly meeting as a result of a motion from Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley. The…
Obituaries, Thursday, December 29th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Roland Armstrong, Beltra John McGauran, Ballisodare Patrick Ward, Killybegs John Gallagher, Grange Denis Mc Cormack, Pettigo Roland Armstrong, Beltra, Co. Sligo. Suddenly. Remains will arrive at Christ Church, Beltra, on Friday morning for service at 10am with committal…
Concern over danger at Sligo town junction
A Sligo councillor is calling for drivers to be more careful when travelling through the junction of John, Adelaide and Temple streets in Sligo town. Sinn Fein councillor Sean McManus said the breaking of red lights by motorists instead of facing a ‘hill start’ is a particular cause for concern.…