Obituaries, Tuesday, 3rd October, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Michael McTernan, Dromahair Michael McTernan, Killeen, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Reposing at his residence on Wednesday from 6pm to 10pm and on Thursday from 6pm to 10pm. Please note a one-way system will be in place. Funeral…
Sligo man shares his problem of incontinence to give hope to other sufferers
Well known Co Sligo publican, Denis Scanlon of Bunninadden, was suffering with an incontinence problem for three years. However, a surgical procedure, and his encounter with a medical expert, has changed his life. Now he insists others like him can change theirs
Maugherow event aims to give young farmers access to more support
Young farmers are urged to go along to a special event on a farm in Maugherow this weekend. It’s all part of an effort to rejuvenate the work of the Young Farmers Development Group of Macra na Feirme which works with 17 to 35 years olds. Macra works on six…
Superintendent says ‘active’ Garda presence in St. Joseph’s Terrace
The acting Chief Superintendent in Sligo says that all efforts will be made to support residents at St. Joseph’s Terrace in Sligo town and meet with them in a discreet manner if necessary. The issue of intimidation of local residents in that estate was raised at the Sligo Joint Policing…
Defence Forces in the NW concerned over long commutes and cuts to allowances
The association representing Defence Forces staff says long commutes and cuts to border and security duty allowances are hitting members in the North West. Gerard Guinan, general secretary of PDFORRA, says these are two of the issues that affecting members in Finner Camp in Ballyshannon in particular. The group is…
Sharp increase in people waiting on trolleys
In the north west today, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people on hospital trolleys waiting for a bed. It’s 56, compared to 30 yesterday. Thirty-five of today’s patients on trolleys are in Letterkenny University Hospital with 21 in Sligo University Hospital. Yesterday, the figures were…
Budget 2018: Fears an increase in cost of cigarettes will fuel illegal trading
Retailers Against Smuggling say putting up the price of cigarettes in the budget will contribute to illegal trading in the border area. A recent survey shows that nearly half of retailers in the border counties feel that Brexit will lead to an increase in smuggling and illicit trade. 215 retailers…