HPV vaccine campaigner hits out at head of HSE and Minister over comments
A north west campaigner for greater clarity about the HPV cervical cancer vaccine has hit out at both the head of the HSE and the Minister for Health over their comments on the issue. Minister Harris yesterday called on people he regards as unqualified to give advice about the vaccine…
50 families have registered as being displaced after last week’s flodding
Donegal County Council says 50 families have now registered as being displaced folllowing last week’s flooding. The Council says 20 of these families are being facilitated by their own insurance companies and at this point do not require support from the Council. They are working actively with another 30 families…
New pilot hedge-cutting scheme for Leitrim
A new pilot roadside hedgecutting scheme is being introduced in County Leitrim. Under the scheme, landowers and farmers will get a grant of €50 per kilometre to cut hedges along roads, with priority being given to routes used by vehicles such as school buses. Applications for the scheme open today.…
Coastguard’s Chief Crewman in Sligo finishes for new position with Rescue 116
The chief crewman at the Coast Guard’s Rescue 118 base in Strandhill, Co Sligo, finishes his last shift there today this lunchtime. Mick Treacy has been with Rescue 118 for the past nine years. Before that, he was with Rescue 117 in Waterford. Mick Treacy’s last shift on the job…
Shortage of priests one of a number of challenges facing new Bishop of Raphoe
A parish priest in Bruckless says the shortage of priests and attracting more people back to the Church remain the key challenges in the Diocese of Raphoe. All of the parish priests and curates were called to a ‘Meet and Greet’ session with the new Catholic Bishop of the diocese…
Obituaries, Friday, 1st September, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Paddy Madden, Clyhore Nicholas Gallagher, Sligo Patsy McGrane, Ballyshannon Vincent Mc Nulty, Ballintrillick Evelyn Gillespie, Carrick, Donegal Paddy Madden, Clyhore. After a short illness. Reposing at his late residence. Remains going to St. Patrick’s Church, Belleek on Saturday for 11am funeral…
Kiltyclogher, The Village That Shouted Stop – Live Broadcast
Six new families have moved to Kiltyclogher in North Leitrim since the local community commenced their Kilty Live campaign in July, to save the local school. In this special OB, we speak with those new families as well as the Kilty natives and find out how a community stood up…