An Post says payments will be available next week
Post offices closed at lunchtime today and will remain closed most likely until Monday. However, Social welfare recipients are being reassured their money will be waiting for them AFTER the snow storm. Uncollected payments are often returned to the Department but An Post’s Anna McHugh says this time they’ll make an…
Obituaries, Thursday, March 1st, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Bridie Crawley, Sligo Ronnie Gunning, Sligo Margaret Sheridan, Killargue Bridie Crawley, nee Farry, Jinks Avenue, Sligo. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Reposing at her home from 5pm to 9pm today. Removal from her home on Friday to The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,…
President Higgins pays tribute to emergency services
“As the country prepares for the worst of the winter weather, may I extend deepest appreciation to all those who continue working under these conditions, for all our citizens, to keep the roads clear, maintain essential services and provide support to those in need. As President of Ireland, may I…
Twenty-five on trolleys in the region
There are 25 patients on trolleys in the North West today. There are 14 people waiting for admission at Letterkenny University Hospital. There are 11 people waiting at the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital. The Saolta Hospital Group is urging people to only present in real emergencies as the…
The latest on marts and milk collections
Some Marts in the region are also affected by the weather. The mart in Ballymote is cancelled this morning and Mohill mart is also cancelled on Saturday. Stephen Blewitt, general manager of the Aurivo Agri-business has given Ocean FM News the latest on the situation with the Aurivo services…
Reaction as Donegal Garda Station row leads to Dail suspension
The issue of the proposed downgrading of Donegal Garda Station led to the suspension of the Dail yesterday. Deputy Marc MacSharry became embroiled in a row when he said the Government’s National Framework Plan launch was Goebbels-like. Former Donegal Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan, gives his reaction
Obituaries, Thursday, March 1st, 10am
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 Margaret Sheridan, Dromahair Barbara Hanlon, wife of the late Norman Hanlon, Bungostin, Killybegs,…