Surgeon in Letterkenny says cancelling surgeries is becoming ‘the norm’
The cancellation of elective surgeries is becoming ‘the norm’ in Letterkenny Hospital, according to a consultant there. Orthopaedic Surgeon Peter O’Rourke says his list has been cancelled again today as the hospital tries to deal with 46 patients waiting on trolleys. Speaking to Ocean FM News this evening, he says…
New report recommends review into aquaculture licensing system
A new report has recommended an independent review be carried out into the aquaculture licensing system here. The Irish Farmers Association President Joe Healy has welcomed the publication of the report today by the Independent Aquaculture Licence Review Committee (IALRC) which was set up under FoodWise 2025 by Minister Creed…
Obituaries, Wednesday, May 31st, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Anne Marie Feeney, Tubbercurry Irene Waters, Strandhill Dan Gilmartin, Collooney Kathleen Harrigan, Sligo Anne Marie Feeney, Cashel, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. In Liverpool following an accident. Remains reposing at St. Therese’s Funeral Home, Curry Village on Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm with…
Homecoming celebration at Finn Valley for champion boxer Jason Quigley
An official homecoming function to mark the return of North American board middleweight champion Jason Quigley to Donegal will be held this evening at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar at 8pm. The former Finn Valley ABC boxer, who is now based in Los Angeles, has won all 13 of…
Plans to open a North West Brexit office in Brussels
Plans to open a North West ‘Brexit’ office in Brussels are being considered, according to Donegal County Council. Fianna Fail Councillor Ciaran Brogan wants the office to be open to ensure that this area attracts as much funding as possible in light of the challenges Brexit will bring. He raised…
MS awareness day in Donegal Town today
A major MS awareness event is being held in Donegal Town today as part of World MS Day. The theme of this year’s day is ‘Life with MS’. Members of Donegal County Council are there and together with the local Foróige group will give a presentation on how wheelchair users…
Sligo company wins North West Regional Award
Studyclix.ie, an online study aid for both Junior and Leaving Certificate students, which was set up by an Enniscrone teacher has won the North West Regional Award at the recent National Enterprise Awards. The annual awards which are organised by the Local Enterprise Offices celebrate Ireland’s micro-enterprises. Studyclix, which was…