KFO warns of significant job losses after UK move to leave Fishery Convention
The head of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is warning there will be a significant impact on jobs in Donegal after the UK announced its to exit the London Fisheries Convention. The UK attempted to take back control of its waters over the weekend by announcing that it’s to withdraw from…
Majority of privately rented homes inspected in Sligo failed to meet standards
Only 12% of private rented accommodation in Sligo in 2015 was inspected while 87% of those that were failed to meet minimum standards. That’s according to the housing authority Threshold who is calling for an NCT-style monitoring system for the sector. New minimum standards came into effect over the weekend…
The National Broadband Plan has again been delayed
The National Broadband Plan has again been delayed. Minister Denis Naughten has said that he does not expect any develoments with the scheme over the next 18 months. According to the Central Statistics Office latest figures from last years census, 61.1% of rural areas have broadband. Also, in the ‘West’…
Minister says he will address capacity issues before any new health systems are introduced
The Minister for Health says he will address the capacity issues before any new health systems are put into place. Minister Simon Harris has been speaking on the new Slainte Care report which aims to reduce waiting lists as well as introduce free GP care for all. The issue was…
A homecoming for Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry takes place in Grange today
A home coming in honour of Sligo swimming star Mona McSharry takes place in her home town of Grange this evening. McSharry claimed her second European title and third medal in five days at yesterday’s European Junior Swimming Championship in Isreal yesterday with an outstanding win in the one hundred…
Five local properties included in upcoming Allsop auction
Five properties in the North West region are for sale as part of this week’s Allsop online auction. The properties include an 800 square foot, two bed apartment in Summerhill in Bundoran in County Donegal which has a reserve price of between €25,000 and €35,000. In Leitrim, a parcel of…
Obituaries, Monday, July 3rd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Bill Callaghan, Sligo Bernadette McGurl, Belleek Martin Murphy, Killybegs Michael Joe O’Brien, Garrison Andrew Crean, Drumfin Tim Twomey, Donegal Town Andy McLaren, Laghey Marie Gallagher, Donegal Town Jimmy Meehan, Mountcharles Bill Callaghan, Cyprus, and formerly of Jink’s Avenue,…