Obituaries, Wednesday, December 28th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Lorraine Lynch, Drumshanbo Jimmy Ryan, Ballyshannon Edward Williams, Skreen Brendan Bruen, Geevagh Tom McDonagh, Ballinacarrow Roland Armstrong, Beltra John McGauran, Ballisodare Lorraine Lynch, Creenagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. Suddenly at Sligo University Hospital, aged 18 years. Remains reposing at her…
Council can’t fix damaged clock in Ballyshannon
Donegal county council can do nothing to repair the famous clock in Ballyshannon while it remains in private ownership. The south face of the clock was damaged by lightning during a storm almost three years ago and no renovation work has taken place. The 136 year old clock was removed…
Low numbers waiting for hospital beds in the North West
There are just 4 people waiting for a hospital bed in the North West today. All four are on trolleys in the emergency department of Letterkenny University Hospital. Over 230 people are on trolleys at hospitals across the country according to Irish Nurses and Midwives figures. South Tipperary General Hospital…
Obituaries, Wednesday, December 28th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Lorraine Lynch, Drumshanbo Jimmy Ryan, Ballyshannon Pat Russell, Collooney John O’Rourke, Dowra Elizabeth Nooney, Sligo Edward Williams, Skreen Brendan Bruen, Geevagh Maisie Cannon, Carrick Annie Henry, Culeens Tom McDonagh, Ballinacarrow Roland Armstrong, Beltra John McGauran, Ballisodare Lorraine Lynch,…
Councillor wants Ballisodare bridge renamed after 1916 rising participant
A Sligo Sinn Fein councillor has called for the bridge over the Owenmore River in Ballisodare to be named after a local 16-year old who took part in the 1916 Rising. Councillor Thomas Healy proposed at a meeting of the county council that the bridge be called the Martin Savage…
Obituaries, Tuesday, December 27th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Lorraine Lynch, Drumshanbo Jimmy Ryan, Ballyshannon Pat Russell, Collooney John O’Rourke, Dowra Elizabeth Nooney, Sligo Edward Williams, Skreen Brendan Bruen, Geevagh Maisie Cannon, Carrick Annie Henry, Culeens Tom McDonagh, Ballinacarrow Roland Armstrong, Beltra Lorraine Lynch, Creenagh, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. …
Sligo looks set to host GAA Scór Sinsír in 2018
Sligo looks set to host the All-Ireland GAA Scór Sinsír competition in 2018. Sligo GAA Culture and Irish language officer Keith Henry raised the idea at the recent county board convention and with Connaught set to host the competition Sligo has become the frontrunner. The aim of the Scór committees…