Sligo’s Seamie Keogh named in Irish U16 squad
Sligo youngster Seamus Keogh has been named in the Republic of Ireland U16 squad for two forthcoming internationals against Romania. The Sligo Rovers midfielder, who hails from Grange, is part of the 18-player squad named by manager Paul Osam for the games in Bucharest next week. The sides will clash…
Report reveals clear concerns about drinking water supplies
A new report from the EPA reveals that concerns remain over the quality of drinking water in many parts of the country. Donegal still has one of the highest number of schemes on a remedial action list meaning 12 public water supplies in the county are in urgent need of…
Brexit fallout could result in two extra MEPs for Ireland
An interesting twist from the Brexit fallout could result in two extra MEP seats for Ireland. Britain currently has seventy three (73) MEPs who will all lose their seats once the UK leaves the EU. Last night the European parliament debated a report on the future composition of the Parliament…
Donegal rape victim dismisses George Hook apology as inadequate
Dominique Meehan’s attacker was jailed earlier this year for 12 years for her rape. The Donegal woman has since become a voice for rape victims and has rejected broadcaster George Hook’s apology for the rape comments he made on his show last week
Obituaries, Tuesday, 12th September, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Anna Gethins, Riverstown Tommy Jackson, Ballisodare Liam Hyland, Donegal Town Delia Dowdall, Sligo Eilish Curran, Dunfanaghy Margaret Peggy Lee, Dromahair Senan Gerard Kelly, Sligo Lizzy Timoney, Ballintra Patricia Currid, Ballinascarrow Danny Breslin, Killybegs Kitty Bennett, Ardara Anna Gethins, Greenwich, London and…
Calls for south Donegal road to be upgraded
A Donegal councillor is calling for the upgrading of a road in the south of the county from a regional to a national route. Fianna Fail Councillor Micheal Naughton made the proposal in relation to the R232 Pettigo to Laghey road at today’s Donegal Municipal District meeting. He says it’s…
Work still to be done to improve drinking water quality
Donegal remains one of the counties which has the highest number of public water supplies in need of improvement. Of 33 supplies in the county originally on a list for remedial work, 12 were still on the list at the end of last year. The latest update on drinking water…