In north west, most of those commuting to work travel in cars
More than 70% of workers in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal use their cars to get to work. And just over one per cent of commuters in the three counties use public transport. That’s according to the 2016 Census figures which showed the car is still the most popular choice for…
Obituaries, Friday, 1st September, 10am
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 Patsy McGrane, Ballyshannon Vincent Mc Nulty, Ballintrillick Evelyn Gillespie, Carrick, Donegal Agnes McGolderick, nee Healy, Colga, Calry, Co.…
Sligoman in court again on stabbing-related charge
A 40-year old father of five is to appear before Harristown District Court in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, this morning (Friday) as a result of a serious stabbing incident in Sligo town two weeks ago. Michael Sweeney, of Old Bundoran Road, in Sligo, has been in custody, since he appeared at…
Large numbers leave Donegal and Leitrim to commute to work
More than five and a half thousand people leave County Dongal every day to go to work. In Leitrim, more than 4,200 go outside the county to do their jobs. But Sligo bucks the trend: more people travel INTO the county than leave to get to their place of employment.…
Campaigner does not think Irish language is in a poor state in terms of usage
A long-time Irish-language campaigner in Leitrim says that he does not think the language is in a poor state in terms of those using it. Seán Ó Súilleabhain of Conradh na Gaelige in Leitrim is also the former County Librarian in Leitrim and a long-time supporter of speaking his native…
Obituaries, Friday, 1st September, 8am
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 Patsy McGrane, Ballyshannon Vincent Mc Nulty, Ballintrillick Agnes McGolderick, nee Healy, Colga, Calry, Co. Sligo, formerly of Carrowmore,…