Call for EU support for Donegal flood victims
There are calls for EU emergency aid to be given to those hit by the flooding in Donegal. Meanwhile, the Defence Forces continue to play a key role in the clean-up, and in getting roads reopened. Vice president of the European Parliament North West MEP Mairead McGuinness and UUP MEP…
Obituaries, Wednesday, 30th August, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Frank Mc Gowan, Ballintrilick Cora Heraghty, Inver Seamus McGroary, Donegal Town James ‘Jimmy’ Porter, Ballymote Ned Coyle, Downings Annie Travers, Laghey James Corcoran, Culfadda Agnes McGolderick, Calry Nuala Molloy, Killybegs Frank Mc Gowan, Raspberry…
€2m in emergency funding for Donegal businesses, organisations
Two million euro is to be given to businesses and organisations affected by recent flooding in Donegal. The Minister with Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe says the emergency humanitarian assistance will be provided to those who were unable to secure flood insurance. A similar measure was introduced as a result…
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran in Leitrim today
The Minister with responsibility for flood relief and the Office of Public Works will be in Leitrim today. Among the places Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran will visit this afternoon is Kiltyclogher, where there have been calls for funding to be provided to ensure the home of 1916 signatory Sean MacDiarmada remains…
Obituaries, Wednesday, 30th August, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Frank Mc Gowan, Ballintrilick Cora Heraghty, Inver Seamus McGroary, Donegal Town James ‘Jimmy’ Porter, Ballymote Ned Coyle, Downings Annie Travers, Laghey James Corcoran, Culfadda Frank Mc Gowan, Raspberry Hill, Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo.…
Farm payments: Farmers urged to check with Department
Farm payments are being paid out at this time of the year. ANC and Glas payments are among those that farmers will be receiving payouts on. But the Irish Farmers Association is urging farmers to get in contact with the Department to ensure everything is in order. Kevin Comiskey of…
Mountbatten remembered on anniversary, amid criticism of marking the occasion
Sunday was the 38th anniversary of the IRA Mullaghmore bombing which killed Lord Mountbatten, Lady Brabourne, Nicholas Knatchbull and Paul Maxwell. Annie Carey and Philomena Barry, who worked at Classiebawn Castle for Mountbatten, remember him, while one angry listener says it’s time for Mullaghmore to move on, and for history…