Leitrim Co Co calls for ban on weedkiller ‘Roundup’
Leitrim County Council is to call on the government to consider banning the weedkiller ‘Roundup’. The ingredient glyphosate is the controversial substance that has led to debate over its use. In the United States recently, the state of California is now linking the substance to cancer while petitions are being…
Obituaries, Tuesday, July 4th, 6pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Michael Joe O’Brien, Garrison Tim Twomey, Donegal Town Marie Gallagher, Donegal Town Jimmy Meehan, Mountcharles Rita Garvin, Gurteen Jack Armstrong, London and Riverside, Sligo Francis Dunleavy, Sligo Johnnie Coughlin, Ballyshannon Michael Joe O’Brien, Aughamuldoney, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh. Peacefully at his…
Department says changes to school transport catchment areas stem from 2011 budget
The Department of Education says changes to catchment areas for school transport are being brought in on a phased basis. They will mean changes to some routes in the coming school year but the Department has confirmed to Ocean FM News that this is in line with variations each year…
Sligo Cystic Fibrosis campaigner wins Connaught Mother of the Year
A Sligo woman who campaigned for the introduction of the Orkambi drug has scooped this year’s Connaught Mother of the Year. Terri Golden, from Cartron in Sligo was named the Women’s Way/Beko Connaught Mother of the Year at a special reception held in Dublin last night. Terri lost her daughter…
‘Hectic schedule’ prevents Canadian Prime Minister’s visit to Sligo
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has turned down an invitation from Sligo County Council to visit the town. Mr Trudeau arrived in Ireland this morning for the first of his three day visit to the country. He was invited to Sligo by then Mayor, Councillor Marie Casserly in May, following…
Largest decrease in car registrations in Donegal in June
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has released new figures showing car registrations for the month of June are down nationally with Donegal seeing the largest decrease in the country. Donegal has seen a decrease of 18% in new car registrations compared to June of last year. Elsewhere in…
Boston firm in North West ahead of US trade mission
Representatives of a business consulting firm in Boston have been in the North West for the past week. The representatives from Benchmark Strategies have been meeting businesses that will be participating in a trade mission to Boston in November The mission is being jointly led by Donegal County Council and…