Protest planned at Leitrim branch against removal of ‘Gaelige’ ATM option
Conradh na Gaelige is holding a protest outside a Bank of Ireland in Leitrim tomorrow to oppose its decision to remove the “Gaelige” option from its ATM service. However, it’s emerged that this option has already been removed from the machines in Manorhamilton, Drumshanbo and Mohill and perhaps others in…
Meeting planned to try and increase access to MacDiarmada homestead
North Leitrim councillors are to meet with officials of the Office of Public Works next month in an effort to find a resolution to the issue of tourist and visitor access to the home of Sean MacDiarmada in Kiltyclogher. This follows a visit to Kiltyclogher yesterday by the minister with…
Not everyone has concerns about data on new Public Services Card
There is mixed reaction on the streets of Sligo to a Public Services Card now needed to access a growing number of social services. This week, the Data Protection Commissioner added her voice on this controversial issue stating that while it’s a legitimate move to introduce such a card, the…
Eoghan Ban Gallagher says AFL trial was ‘a great experience’
Donegal defender Eoghan Ban Gallagher says that going to Australia for trials with AFL club the Brisbane Lions was a great experience. The Killybegs man and Cloughaneely’s Jason McGee both spent a couple of weeks down under following Donegal’s exit from this year’s All-Ireland race at the hands of Galway.…
Mona McSharry commended for enormous commitment ahead of weekend homecoming
A major homecoming celebration is being planned in the North Sligo village of Grange for the return this Sunday evening from the U.S. of world swimming champion Mona McSharry. It will take place at the North Sligo Sports Complex in Grange, and everyone is invited to show up. Already, decorations…
Chowder, seafood and all things marine will have you ‘Hooked’ on Killybegs this weekend
The coastguard will be one of the organisations giving a demonstration on their work at the Hooked Festival in Killybegs on Saturday. The festival which is run by the Killybegs Community Council is taking place on Saturday (2nd of September) at LYIT Killybegs. Chairperson of the Community Council, Emer McGuinness…
Obituaries, Thursday, 31st August, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Agnes McGolderick, Calry Nuala Molloy, Killybegs John Gavigan, Ardara Noeleen Cooke, Sligo Paddy Madden, Clyhore Nicholas Gallagher, Sligo Agnes McGolderick, nee Healy, Colga, Calry, Co. Sligo, formerly of Carrowmore, Ransboro, Co. Sligo. Reposing at her home 4pm to 7pm today with…