Sligo councillor is calling for ‘talking’ fuel pumps
A Sligo councillor is calling for ‘talking’ fuel pumps that tell people whether they are getting diesel or unleaded petrol when they top-up at filling stations. Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey says a twenty euro fill-up of the wrong fuel can cause damage that could result in thousands to repair.…
Homelessness ‘far worse than what figures show’
The Homeless Co-Ordinator with Sligo Social Services says the homelessness problem in the North West is far worse than what new figures reveal. Finbar Sweeney says their agency – which is only one of a number in this region – provides emergency night shelters for families and individuals. New figures…
Drugs now a problem everywhere, including rural areas
Drugs are a problem in all parts of Sligo and Leitrim not just in urban areas. That’s according to the head of the Sligo Leitrim Divisional Drugs Unit who says it’s now a nationwide problem and can no longer be linked uniquely to towns and cities. Speaking to Ocean FM…
Gardai continuing to seek information on Manorhamilton accident
Gardai are continuing to seek information in relation to a traffic accident that occurred outside Manorhamilton during the early hours of Saturday morning. A man was taken to hospital following the accident on the R280 Manorhamilton to Carrick on Shannon road, which was closed for a time as forensic investigators…
Obituaries, Monday, 2nd October, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John McCafferty, Ballyshannon Jim Gilligan, Collooney Gabrielle Diamond, Sligo Patrick Joseph Jordan, Inver Elizabeth Moran, Drumshanbo Michael Hugh McGauran, Belleek John McCafferty, 36 Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon, and Killeem, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Remains going…
All-Stars claim second home win, but McGarrity opts out
It’s two wins from two home games for EJ’s Sligo All-Stars in the Men’s Division One. They beat Portlaoise by 67 points to 65 on Saturday. But head coach Alberto Garcia revealed afterwards that former Mayo footballer Ronan McGarrity will no longer be playing with the club. He spoke with…
Sligo draw with Bruff to maintain unbeaten start
Sligo are still unbeaten in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League. They drew 20-20 with Bruff in Limerick on Saturday, despite being reduced to 14 players with a second half sending-off.