Northwest hotelier says more needs to be done to attract British tourists
A Northwest hotelier says more needs to be done to attract English people to holiday here. Less people from the UK took trips to Ireland last year, with brexit and the weak sterling the main factors. And 60% of the Irish Hotel sector say Brexit has had a negative impact…
Strong winds set to hit Sligo, Donegal and North Leitrim
A status yellow wind warning is place for 9 counties this morning with winds up to 110 kms per hour expected. Met Eireann issued the alert for Sligo, Donegal, North Leitrim, and six other counties. ESB crews will be ready to restore power to any areas which may be badly…
Irish Rural Link calling for increase in policing to tackle rural crime
Irish Rural Link is calling for an increase in rural policing, The national network says there’s continued concern about an ongoing spate of attacks on elderly and vulnerable people. Chief Executive Seamus Boland says action needs to be taken to tackle crime gangs involved in burglaries and attacks in rural…
Status Yellow wind warning for Sligo, Donegal and North Leitrim
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for 9 counties. It comes into place at 11pm tonight and remains until 2pm tomorrow afternoon. The areas affected are Donegal, Galway, North Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick. Southwest winds will reach up to 110km/h. This is in…
Obituaries, Thursday, December 28th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patricia Langan, Sligo Liam McGirr, England Christie Leonard, Sligo Michael Boyle, Kilcar. Phil Walsh, Ballinacarrow Phyliss Feeney, Sligo Bernard Mc Govern, Belcoo Patricia Langan, nee Morrison, Seaview Park, Strandhill Road, Sligo, and formerly of Doorly Park, Sligo.…
Illegal dumped rubbish found at Leitrim scenic spot
Illegally dumped rubbish has been found close a coastal scenic spot in North Leitrim. Brand new toys, the packages of which have not even been opened, were among the items that have been dumped. People in Kinlough are angry over the dumping that has occurred near the High Road, in…
Health care workers in the Northwest could go on strike in February
Health care workers in the Northwest could be set to strike on February 12th over pay conditions. SIPTU’s warning workers employed by Section 39 organisations will go ahead with all-out strike action unless the Government adequately deals with their demand for pay increases. Some hospices, community hospitals and rehab facilities…