Police investigate reports of device left between Kiltyclogher and Cashel Cross
Police in Fermanagh are investigating reports that an explosive device has been left in a wooded area between Cashel Cross and Kiltyclogher. They are appealing to members of the public living in or travelling through the Garrison and Belcoo areas to be vigilant and not to touch any suspicious objects.…
Sponsorship funding available for angling events
Inland Fisheries Ireland has today launched its Sponsorship Fund for 2018 which will support angling events and initiatives across the country. The fund supported 79 events and initiatives across 19 counties to the tune of €30,000 in 2017, with a particular focus on those which help grow Ireland’s angling tourism…
No major damage but Councils on alert for two more high tides
As Storm Eleanor makes her exit, there are fears of more local flooding in the region this afternoon and evening, particularly in coastal areas. This is because of an expected combination of strong winds and high sea swells between 4pm and 7pm. Sligo County Council says national and regional…
Litter problem at Cartron Shopping Centre bringing down Sligo’s IBAL result
Sligo County Council needs to address the littering problems at the Cartron Shopping Centre in the town. That’s according to the latest IBAL Litter League Survey which states that the area is bringing down Sligo’s overall result which has improved. Sligo is now 20th in the league of 25 towns…
Deadline for membership of South Sligo Tourism
Businesses and groups in South Sligo and adjoining areas are remined that January 12th is the deadline to become a member of South Sligo Tourism. The new organisation is aiming to promote the area’s tourism and visitor attractions. Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor, Chairman of South Sligo Tourism, says application…
Obituaries, Wednesday, January 3rd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Fechin McMorrow Sr, Collooney Flo Brogan, Donegal Town Richard Mansworth, Sligo Teresa Forde, Sligo Seamus Conboy, Ballygawley Mary Scanlon, Sligo Tony Rennick, Sligo Iris Nolan, Dublin Seamus Martyn, Knocknarea Mary O’Keefe, Ballinaglera Mary Ellen Lundy, Tubbercurry Seamus Murphy, Manorhamilton…
Record numbers on hospital trolleys
The numbers waiting on trolleys has escalated even further today with over 50 people waiting on trolleys in Donegal and Sligo. The latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show that there are 26 people waiting for a bed in Sligo and Letterkenny University hospitals. Overall the number…