Rory Gallagher steps down as Donegal boss
Donegal County Board have confirmed that Rory Gallagher has stepped down as manager of the county senior team. The Fermanagh native notified the players and the county executive of his decision on Monday evening. Gallagher succeeded Jim McGuinness as senior team boss for the 2015 season, and had agreed a…
Updated: Irish Rail confirms ‘tragic incident’ on Dublin to Sligo train
Updated: Irish Rail has described an incident on the Sligo to Dublin line yesterday evening as a ‘tragedy’. Passengers on the Dublin to Sligo line were delayed by over two hours coming from the capital last night at Mullingar due to the incident. Emergency services were called to the scene…
“Families Wanted”: Kiltyclogher appeals for more people
A north Leitrim Village has launched an appeal for people to move into their community. Residents in Kiltyclogher say they fear it’s dying because young people are leaving to find work. The new initiative run by community group ‘KiltyLive’ have now set up a facebook page dedicated to highlighting the…
Obituaries, Monday, July 31st, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Gerry Burnett, Enniskillen Jack Armstrong, Sligo Gerry Burnett, Westville Terrace, Enniskillen. Removal from McKeegan’s Funeral Home, Mill Street, Enniskillen at 6.15pm today to St. Michael’s Church. Mass on Tuesday morning at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial in the Convent Cemetery. Jack Armstrong, London and formerly of Riverside, Sligo.…
Division of left-wing parties in Ireland ‘tragic’ says head of SIPTU and Labour Party Chairman
Division of left-wing parties in Ireland ‘tragic’ says head of SIPTU and Labour Party Chairman
Palestinian children to take part in Manorhamilton Rangers matches
Fifteen Palestinian children will visit the North West tomorrow to take part in a football match organised by Manorhamilton Rangers Football Club. The boys, all aged between 12 and 15 are from the Al-Helal Football Academy of Gaza and will include the Leitrim club as part of their tour of…
Yan Buck – Francie Goes Italian
Earlier this year Francie challenged himself to learn the Italian Opera Classic, Funiculi Funicula. Last April he performed it in front of a packed Hawkswell Theatre, Sligo with a 40 Piece Choir and a 60 Piece Orchestra. Here is his story. Twitter: http://twitter.com/francisboylan