Obituaries, Wednesday, 30th August, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ned Coyle, Downings Annie Travers, Laghey James Corcoran, Culfadda Agnes McGolderick, Calry Nuala Molloy, Killybegs John Gavigan, Ardara Ned Coyle formerly of Rapplagh, Downings. Brother of Sheila Callaghan, The Gap Lodge, Barnesmore, Co. Donegal. In Glasgow. Remains reposing at his brother…
Ballyshannon man flooded two years ago says knock-on impacts are lasting
A Donegal poultry farmer who lost 4,000 hens due to flooding two years ago says the trauma of what happens in such situations goes on for years after. Hugh John Patton, of Castle Free Range Eggs, near Ballyshannon, suffered the losses when his buisness was washed out. However, he says…
Businesses waiting too long for insurance assessments post flooding
Donegal Minister Joe McHugh is calling on insurance companies to carry out assessements on businesses hit by the unprecedented flooding in the county as soon as possible. Minister McHugh joined Minister of State in the Department of Finance Michael D’Arcy who visited a number of business-owners especially some in Muff…
Sligo publican welcomes progress of Alcohol Minimum Pricing Bill
A Sligo pub owner and former senator is welcoming moves to introduce a Bill that would impose minimum prices for alcohol. Imelda Henry, a member of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, says the two main problems with alcohol in Ireland are its availability and its price. Health Minister Simon Harris…
A******s – LGBT community react with horror to alleged attack on gay man in Sligo pub
There’s been an angry reaction to an alleged attack on a gay man in a Sligo Town pub earlier this month. The man claims he was attacked by up to eight men after kissing his male friend in the pub
Kiltyclogher now likely to be able to hold onto its two teachers
A rural north Leitrim community now seems set to be able to hold onto the second teacher in its local primary school, thanks to the success of its campaign to attract more families to its area. Kiltyclogher was in danger of losing one of its two teachers due to the…
Donegal GAA Fixtures August 30-September 4
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Hurling Championship Fri, 01 Sep, Fri, 01 Sep, Venue: Mac Cumhaill Park, Sean Mac Cumhaill V St Eunan’s 18:30, Ref: J.J. Lafferty Fri, 01 Sep, Venue: Mac Cumhaill Park, Burt V Setanta 20:00, Ref: Aidan Mc Aleer Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Junior A…