MacSharry comments lead to suspension of Dail for the second time in a month
Comments by Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry caused the suspension of the Dail again today for five minutes. It’s the second time the Fianna Fail TD has caused controversy in the Dail Chamber in the last month. However, before suspending the Dail Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl said Fine Gael…
Obituaries, Wednesday, February 28th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Barbara Hanlon, Birmingham Eamonn O’Brien, Tonaphubble Gerry Stewart, Donegal Town Thomas McKenna, Arigna Parish, Co Roscommon Kathleen Keane, Kinlough Bridie Crawley, Sligo Ronnie Gunning, Sligo Barbara Hanlon, wife of the late Norman Hanlon, Bungostin, Killybegs, Co. Donegal. In…
SPECIAL REPORT – Hundreds turn out for funeral of Jimmy Loughlin
Hundreds of mourners turned out for the funeral of Jimmy Loughlin in Co Sligo today. The 20-year-olds funeral took place in Ballintogher this afternoon. Our reporter Barry Whyte was there……
Sean Dunnion, Niall Erskine and John Murphy all appointed to GAA national committees
Former Donegal county chairman Sean Dunnion has been appointed as the chairperson of the GAA’s IT committee for the next three years by new president John Horan. Fellow Donegal man Niall Erskine has also been given a high profile role, and will be the chairperson of the GAA’s World Games…
Leitrim GAA Fixtures March 3-4
Venue Grade Round Fixture Time Satharn 3rd Marta 2018 Fenagh ACLD3 1 Fenagh-St.Caillins v Allen Gaels 4 30 Carrigallen ACLD3 1 Carrigallen v GlencarManorhamilton 4 30 Annaduff ACLD3 1 Annaduff v Aughawillan 4 30 Kiltubrid ACLD4 1 Kiltubrid v Ballinaglera 4 30 Mohill ACLD4 1 Mohill v Dromahair 4 30…
FAI postponed all weekend matches in the League of Ireland
Sligo Rovers’ weekend trip to Dublin in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division has now been postponed because of the heavy snow in the east of the country. Rovers were due to travel to Richmond Park on Friday to face St Patrick’s Athletic in their first away game of the…
Closing date this evening for West of Ireland entries
The closing date for this year’s West of Ireland Amateur Open is today, with the official cut-off at midnight tonight. The annual event previously won by the likes of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington, is the annual season-opener for the Irish amateur golf year. Barry Anderson is the…