Obituaries, Wednesday, January 31st, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Sheila Noone, Ballaghaderreen Austin Scott, Tullaghan Nora McSharry, Sligo Larry Fowley, Sligo Nancy Sweeney, Drumfin Louise Furey, Glenties Paddy McCauley, Blacklion Kathleen McGuinness, Ballymote Kathleen O Brien, Manorhamilton Sheila Noone, (née Durr), Charlestown Road, Ballaghaderreen. Peacefully at…
Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin reveals he is against repealing the eighth amendment
Fine Gael Deputy for Sligo/Leitrim, Tony McLoughlin has confirmed that he is against repealing the eighth amendment. All four TDs in the Sligo/Leitrim constituency have now declared their stance. In a statement released to Ocean FM this afternoon, Deputy Tony McLoughlin states that “first and foremost” he is a strong…
Sparks fly as abortion debate begins
A Sligo woman and mother has written to An Taoiseach to express her disappointment at the content of his speech this week, in announcing the staging of the referendum on our abortion laws. Amanda Gallagher debates the issues at hand with Miriam Needham of the Abortion Rights Campaign, as the…
Sligo Grammar overcome Summerhill in Junior Cup
Sligo schools Summerhill College and the Grammar School clashed in a Connacht Junior Cup tie this afternoon at the Grammar. The home school ran out winners on a scoreline of ten points to nil.
St John’s GAA Club Notes
St Johns appoint new Senior Manager. Following the announcement by Dara Mc Garty that he was stepping down as Senior team manager after successfully leading St Johns to Intermediate Championship success, the club are delighted to announce that Dara’s assistant of last year, Michael Mc Namara, has agreed to take…
Grant scheme to encourage electric vehicles welcomed
A grant scheme to encourage more use of electric vehicles has been welcomed by a Sligo transport operator. Under the scheme, €7,500 will be available for operators purchasing electric vehicles. It’s on top of existing incentives which include a €5,000 rebate on vehicle registration tax, a €3,800 grant from the…
I might, so I might – Ming to run for President if Bertie stands
Local MEP, Luke Ming Flanagan, has signalled his intention to stand as a candidate for Irish President, in the event of Bertie Ahern being declared a candidate. In the meantime, he’s confirmed he is committing his future to European politics and has dismissed a possible return to the Dail