Legal action pending on Abbey Manor Hotel dereliction
There may finally be some movement, legally, on resolving the issues of dereliction of the Abbey Manor Hotel premises in Dromahair. The Hotel closed down in 2009 and had fallen into a dire state of disrepair, with one taking responsibility for its condition. Local Councillor Mary Bohan reveals there may…
900 housing development applications turned down in Co Donegal because of flooding risk
900 large housing development applications have been turned down in Co Donegal in the last six months. An Board Plenala states that the proposals were turned down due to the close proximity of flood plains. Cllr Paul Canning says more needs to be done to help developers before these decisions…
Obituaries, Tuesday, January 30th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Sheila Noone, Ballaghaderreen Austin Scott, Tullaghan Nora McSharry, Sligo Baby PJ Gavigan, Ballyshannon Mary Dolan, Drumkeerin Larry Fowley, Sligo Nancy Sweeney, Drumfin Louise Furey, Glenties Sheila Noone, (née Durr), Charlestown…
Joe McHugh to adopt a similar stance to Tánaiste Simon Coveney on abortion referendum
The Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh is to adopt a similar stance to Tánaiste Simon Coveney on the abortion referendum. The Donegal TD was widely reported to be opposed to repealing the Eighth Amendment – but will now back changes to existing laws. However, he will stop short of supporting…
Winner of €4.4m jackpot sold in Co Donegal makes contact with Lotto HQ
The National Lottery has today confirmed that the holder of the €4.4m Lotto Jackpot ticket sold in Co Donegal has made contact. The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Daly’s Topaz on the Letterkenny Road in Lifford on Saturday, January 13. A National Lottery spokesperson said: “We can confirm that…
After more than a year, still no word on future of Ballygawley PO
A group that’s campaigning to keep a rural County Sligo post office open has slammed An Post for the length of time it’s taking to make a decision. The future of Ballygawley Post Office is being reviewed since November 2016 following the death of the post master there. The post…
Obituaries, Tuesday, January 30th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Alexander McGourty, Calry Mary Grogan, Drumkeerin Seamus Deane, Kilcar Margaret Gunning, Sligo Irene Nally, Sligo Frances Breslin, Collooney Sheila Noone, Ballaghaderreen Maggie Monaghan, Pettigo Bernadette Thomas, Donegal Town Austin Scott, Tullaghan Nora McSharry, Sligo Baby PJ Gavigan, Ballyshannon…