Finn Harps and McGettigan’s launch draw with main prize a trip to Dubai
Finn Harps FC and the club’s main sponsor McGettigan’s are inviting the north-west public to get behind Ollie Horgan’s first team squad team by supporting a newly-launched draw to win a fantastic holiday for two in Dubai, with great runner-up prizes also on offer. Finn Harps chairman Sean Quinn said:…
North West farmers could benefit from cap on Single Farm Payments
A Donegal TD says farmers in the north west could benefit from the money generated if the cap on Single Farm Payments was reduced. Charlie McConologue says in the programme of Government, they promised to reduced the cap on basic payments from €150,000 down to €100,000. Very few farmers in…
Obituaries, Wednesday, January 4th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Oliver Battell, England and Ballymote Gerry Wynne, Arigna Jackie Mahon, Sligo Hugh Agustin McNern, Inver Ann Connolly, Laghey John Oliver Battell, (known as Ollie) Lancashire, England and formerly of Ardnaglass, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Peacefully following a long illness.…
Sligo’s Oisin O’Reilly named in Irish U18 squad
Sligo’s Oisin O’Reilly has been named among a squad of 15 on the Ireland U18 team. The Drumcliffe youngster has excelled so far this season for the EJ’s Sligo All-Stars in the Men’s Division One, and featured for the club’s U18 team in the recent Haris International Tournament in Manchester…
Trolley Crisis: Minister says review of bed capacity is underway
A consultant in Emergency Medicine in the North West says a lack of beds remain the root cause of the trolley crisis each year. Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital, Dr. Fergal Hickey, says that until bed capacity is increased the problem will continue. The HSE and the…
Defender Packie Mailey signs new deal with Finn Harps
Packie Mailey has become the latest member of last season’s squad to re-sign for Finn Harps ahead of the 2017 Premier Division Campaign. Mailey made his debut in an away League Cup game against Sligo Rovers in May 2009 has played 154 times for the club during two spells at…
Two million euro being invested in school technology
Almost two million euro is to be invested in computers and Information Communication Technology in primary and secondary schools in the North West. It’s part of funding of 30 million euro which was announced this week by the minister for education Richard Bruton for schools around the country. €709,000 is…