Public urged to stay away from scene of gorse fire
The Fire Service is urging all members of the public to stay away from the areas affected by the forestry and gorse fire on mountains in the Killery and Crossboy areas on the Sligo/Leitrim border. The R287 (Dromahair Road) remains closed and will remain so until it is deemed safe…
R287 remains closed
The R287 road from Sligo to Dromahair remains closed this Thursday morning from Aughamore Cross to Ballintogher, because of the mountain gorse fire at Killery, near Ballintogher. The road closure is due to the need for access for emergency vehicles involved in fighting the blaze and ensuring the protection of houses…
Fire crews still at scene of mountain gorse fire on Sligo/Leitrim border
Fire crews have been battling a major mountainside gorse fire overnight at Killery and Crossboy, near Ballintogher and Dromahair on the Sligo/Leitrim border.. Fire units from Sligo and Leitrim were dispatched to the scene. No injuries have been reported. Fire crews managed to protect two houses. However, there was concern…
Councillor wants more focus on South Donegal
As Donegal’s draft county development plan goes out for public consultation, a local councillor has called for greater emphasis to be put on the south of the county and its relationship with Sligo, Leitrim and Fermanagh. Councillors discussed the county developemnt plan at a special meeting in Lifford this week.…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 4th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Bridget Murren, Sligo Sr. Ellen Woods, Aughamore Seamus Doherty, Kilcar Brígid Kelly, Teelan John Keeney, Killybegs Kathleen Brehony, Sligo. Howard Moore, Ballintra Michael Leydon, Collooney Mary Bridget (Bridie) Murren, (nee Mc Loughlin ), White Strand, 2nd Sea Road,…
Major gorse fire on Killery mountain, on Sligo/Leitrim border
Fire services from both Leitrim and Sligo are at the scene of an extensive gorse fire which broke out on the mountainside at Killery and Crossboy, close to Ballintogher and Dromahair. No injuries have been reported. Plumes of smoke are visible for miles around as the blaze — becoming more…
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley in Irish training squad for World Cup
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley has been named in the Irish training panel for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland this August. The Drumcliffe native, who plays with Galwegians, is part of the 48-strong squad having made her senior international debut last year. Three Donegal natives are also in the squad,…