Sligo railway worker says they’ve been left with no choice but to strike
Hundreds of people across the Northwest have had to make alternative travel plans this morning because of the rail strike. Fourteen train services between Sligo and Dublin are out of operation because of the row over pay. Shane Gilmartin is a depot worker at Sligo Railway Station, and he says…
Obituaries, Wednesday, November 1st, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Veronica McConnell, Dublin and Blaney Hubert Kelly, Dromahair Noel Cawley, Sligo Martin Farrell, Dublin and Belcoo James Finbar Barrett, Blacklion and Falcarragh Brigid Meehan, Inver Veronica McConnell, Whitefriars, Dublin, and formerly of Blaney, County Fermanagh. Peacefully at…
Rail travellers face disruption this morning
Hundreds of commuters across the North West face disruption this morning as rail drivers begin a strike. Trains stopped from midnight in the first of five planned strike days. Irish Rail workers argue they haven’t got a pay rise since 2008 – and they’re looking for 3.75 per cent a…
‘Community car’ idea for rural areas
A new west of Ireland volunteer group wants a ‘Community Car’ to be set up in rural areas in an effort to stop people drinking and driving. It’s one of a number of proposals to be made at the Ireland’s Volunteer and Designated Drivers Association national conference in Roscommon today.…
Obituaries, Wednesday, November 1st, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Veronica McConnell, Dublin and Blaney Hubert Kelly, Dromahair Noel Cawley, Sligo Martin Farrell, Dublin and Belcoo James Finbar Barrett, Blacklion and Falcarragh Veronica McConnell, Whitefriars, Dublin, and formerly of Blaney, County Fermanagh. Peacefully at Talbot Lodge Nursing…
Donegal GAA Fixtures November 4-5
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Under21 A Championship Sat, 04 Nov, Ardara V Four Masters 15:00, Ref: Robert O Donnell Sun, 05 Nov, Naomh Conáil V Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 15:00, Ref: Enda Mc Feely Glenfin V Dungloe/Na Rossa 15:00, Ref: Siobhan Coyle Gaoth Dobhair V…
Finn Valley Athletic Club Notes
The 2017 x country season is well and truly underway and Finn Valley scored strongly at Rostrevor Sat in Kilbroney Park a scenic setting for Ulster championships .The young guns u 10 set them up well both boys and girls winning followed by gold u 12 girls, silver boys and…