Sligo Leitrim TDs bill to ban fracking passed in Dail
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin’s Bill to ban fracking has been finally passed in the Dail. It will now go to the Seanad. The passage is a major victory for those campaigning for years to have fracking banned. For years, there has been a passionate debate about fracking, particularly…
Knock Airport designated as a strategic development zone
The decision to designate Knock Airport as a strategic development zone will go a long way towards attracting both businesses and jobs to the North West. That’s according to the Minister for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring after the Taoiseach confirmed the Government has signed off on the move at…
Donegal GAA Fixtures May 30-June 7
Tue, 30 May, U16 Southern Division1 Ardara 1-14 Naomh Conáil 2-7 Killybegs 3-18 Dungloe 0-12 Under 14s Division 2 League Naomh Columba 4-9 Kilcar 7-7 Wed, 31 May, AllSportStore.com AllSportStore.com Hurling League St Eunan’s V Sean Mac Cumhaill 19:30, Ref: Hugo Wallace Under 14s Division 1 League…
Obituaries, Wednesday, May 31st, 1pm
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…
Woman with close Sligo connections killed in Manchester bombing
It’s emerged a 32-year old woman with close Sligo connections was among the victims of the Manchester bombing. Kelly Brewster, from Sheffield in England, has been hailed as a heroine, having died as she tried to protect two others from the explosion. Kelly’s grandmother, May Shannon, came from Culfadda. Her…
Obituaries, Wednesday, May 31st, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Joe Conwell, Drumkeerin Hugh McCabe, Belcoo Mary Gavigan, Tubbercurry Anne Marie Feeney, Tubbercurry Irene Waters, Strandhill Dan Gilmartin, Collooney Kathleen Harrigan, Sligo John Joe Conwell, Highbury, London and formerly of Drumkeerin, Co. Leitrim. Removal this morning…
At last, anti-fracking Bill reaches what’s hoped is final Dail hurdle
The Bill by Sligo/Leitrim TD Tony McLoughlin to ban fracking is expected to be finally passed in the Dail today — or by tomorrow morning at the very latest. There had been expectations the Bill would have passed last week but this did not happen because of debate on proposed…