Search continues along Sligo coastline for missing man
Despite the bad weather, the seach is continuing today along the Sligo coastline for a 43-year old man now missing for four days. More than 100 people are taking part in today’s effort, with a concentration on the large area of coastline from Aughris Head to Streedagh. For the past…
Increase in road deaths in Sligo, drop in Donegal while Leitrim stays the same
Ten people lost their lives on roads in the north west in 2017. That’s three fewer than the previous year overall according to the figures from the Road Safety Authority. But the county by county breakdown shows that the number of fatalities rose in Sligo, dropped in Donegal and stayed the…
Met Eireann says we haven’t seen the last of Eleanor yet
A Status Orange wind warning remains in place for Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim until this afternoon. The warning is also in place for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick while the a yellow warning is in place for Leinster as well as Roscommon, Cavan and Monaghan. The ESB is…
Obituaries, Wednesday, January 3rd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Fechin McMorrow Sr, Collooney Flo Brogan, Donegal Town Richard Mansworth, Sligo Teresa Forde, Sligo John Durkan, Doocastle Seamus Conboy, Ballygawley Mary Scanlon, Sligo Tony Rennick, Sligo Iris Nolan, Dublin Seamus Martyn, Knocknarea Mary O’Keefe, Ballinaglera Mary Ellen Lundy, Tubbercurry…
Obituaries, Wednesday, January 3rd, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Fechin McMorrow Sr, Collooney Flo Brogan, Donegal Town Richard Mansworth, Sligo Teresa Forde, Sligo John Durkan, Doocastle Seamus Conboy, Ballygawley Mary Scanlon, Sligo Tony Rennick, Sligo Iris Nolan, Dublin Seamus Martyn, Knocknarea Mary O’Keefe, Ballinaglera Fechin McMorrow Sr. Main…
ESB works to restore power to 2000 properties in the region
Councils in the region are dealing with the aftermath of Storm Eleanor which brought alot of damage to the region overnight with trees down and flooding following heavy winds. A spokesperson for the ESB has confirmed that around 2000 homes are still without power in Sligo alone with the west…
NW Public Health Consultant urges vulnerable people to get the flu vaccine
A leading contagious disease expert based in the north west is urging carers and those who work in hospitals and nursing homes to get the flu vaccine. His call comes as concern grows over two strains of the flu which have resulted in a number of deaths. One strain affects young…