Podiatrists hold ‘summit’ in Sligo
Over 200 people arrived in Sligo last Friday for the Firefly Summit which is a gathering of podiatrists from across Europe. Podiatry is the study and diagnosis of disorders with the lower parts of the body, such as feet and ankles. The event was a success with delegates being…
Donegal LEO holding events, courses and classes
The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal is starting a number of events, meetings and classes. They are being organised through it’s Creative Coast Programme, which is kicking off in Buncrana tomorrow in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. On Wednesday, the 4th of October, an interactive Digital Masterclass will be hosted in…
There are 30 people waiting on trolleys in North West today
There are 30 people on hospital trolleys in the north west today. 18 of them are in Letterkenny University Hospital and 12 in Sligo Universdoty Hospital. Galway University Hospital has the most people — 41 — on trolleys today. Overall throughout the country, there are 416 people on trolleys.
Carrick-on-Shannon Gardai preparing for ‘Pure Mule’ Cycling Sportive on Sunday
This Sunday October 8th will see the Pure Mule Cycling Sportive take place in and around County Leitrim. Organised by An Garda Siochana in the Leitrim District, the beneficiaries of this year event will be St. Ciaran’s Services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. All proceeds raised will go…
Obituaries, Monday, 2nd October, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patrick Joseph Jordan, Inver Michael Hugh McGauran, Belleek Patrick Joseph Jordan, The Port, Inver, Co. Donegal. Suddenly at his late residence. Remains will be reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles today from 3.30pm…
Garavogue River launch for new legislation on those who vandalise life saving equipment
The banks of the Garavogue River in Sligo was the location for the promotion at the weekend of a new piece of legislation on the theft of, or damage to life saving equipment, such as lifebuoys or defibrillators. Under the Bill being promoted by Fianna Fail Senator, Keith Swanick, a five-year…
Councillor defends raising of Catalan flag at Donegal council office
As the row over the Catalonia independence referendum continues in Spain, the Chairperson of the Glenties Municipal District Council has defended his decision to raise the Catalan flag over a Donegal County Council office. Cllr Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has overseen the flying of the flag at the office…