New information gives family of Mary Boyle hope of a breakthrough
The family of Mary Boyle say they have been given renewed hope that there may be a breakthrough in the case. Two Co Donegal men, one of whom is now living in the UK, are to speak to the Gardai as they claim they found a cardigan similar to the…
Owenmore river to pilot new river-dredging scheme
The minister with responsibility for flooding has announced a new pilot scheme under which funding will be provided for cleaning the channels of rivers. It will be rolled out first in counties Sligo and Leitrim, to be followed in Mayo, Longford and Laois. One of the main beneficiaries in this…
Obituaries, Wednesday, November 29th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: George Crossley, Ballymote Mary Sweeney, Drumkeerin Pauline Ramnarine, Dunkineely George Crossley, 18 Hillview Drive, Ballymote Co. Sligo. Suddenly. Removal this morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote, to arrive for funeral mass at 12 noon. Burial…
IFA President in Leitrim to assess impact of fodder shortage
The President of the Irish Farmers Association Joe Healy has been in county Leitrim today to see first hand how the weather and fodder crisis is impacting farmers. A number of farming organisations are now increasing pressure on the Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to recognise the hardship of farmers in…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 28th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: George Crossley, Ballymote Mary Sweeney, Drumkeerin Pauline Ramnarine, Dunkineely George Crossley, 18 Hillview Drive, Ballymote Co. Sligo. Suddenly. Remains reposing at the residence of his sister, Ann Brennan at 3 Stonepark, Sligo Road, Ballymote today until 8pm. Removal…
Luke Ming Flanagan says he will not be apologising to Fine Gael MEP’s assistant
Luke Ming Flanagan has refused to apologise for allegedly criticising the lack of Fine Gael MEPs at a meeting of sexual abuse survivors in Brussels last week. The MEP has been criticised for labelling a parliamentary assistant to Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness as “a puppy”. Ms McGuinness says she’s not…
Sligo IT aiming to have 10,000 students by 2020
Sligo IT is well on it’s way to reaching it’s target of 10,000 students within the next three years. A new School of Business and Social Sciences was officially opened there yesterday. The €7m refurbishment of the 4,400 square metre building was completed in October. Speaking at yesterdays official opening,…