‘I know nothing about her disappearance’ – Mother of missing Donegal girl hits back at allegations
The mother of missing Donegal girl, Mary Boyle, has hit back at allegations that she is withholding information relating to her disappearance 41 years ago. Anne Boyle has spoken of her continued heartbreak in not knowing what happened to the 7 year-old, last seen in Ballyshannon in 1977, and has…
Call for IDA to focus more on job creation in Donegal
A Donegal senator has accused the IDA of a lack of effort when it comes to creating jobs in the county. The growth in IDA supported jobs in Donegal since 2000 is fewer than half the national average, while it supports fewer companies in the county today (12) than they…
Brexit being blamed for drop in new vehicle registrations in NW
Car sellers are blaming Brexit for a drop in new vehicle registrations. Sales are down across all three counties in the north west: New vehicle registrations in County Donegal have dropped by almost 10% — from 1,698 to 1,529 — this year so far, compared to the same period last…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 4th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret O’Brien, Drumkeerin Val Wynne, Ballyshannon Christopher John Gallagher, Sligo Sr. Anne Kennedy, Ballymote Pat McGriskin, Kiltyclogher Martin Doherty, Ballina Alan Butterfield, Ballisodare Sadie Canavan, Riverstown Sean Gallagher, Drumkeerin Winifred McNulty, Drumcliff Ann Burnside, Sligo Paddy Burns, Mountcharles …
Half of GPs in Leitrim to retire in coming years
Half of GPs in Leitrim are due to retire in the next five to seven years. In County Sligo, a quarter of GPs will retire, with 24% expected to hang up their stethoscopes in Donegal. The figures are from the Irish Medical Organisation, which is currently highlighting the level of…
Deputy Gallagher insists increase in crime linked to fewer gardai
A Donegal TD says a drop of 101 gardai in the county during the past eight years is directly related to the increase in crime rates. Recently published CSO figures show robberies, burglaries, drug offences and assaults in Donegal all increasing. Fianna Fail Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher describes as…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 3rd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret O’Brien, Drumkeerin Val Wynne, Ballyshannon Christopher John Gallagher, Sligo Sr. Anne Kennedy, Ballymote Pat McGriskin, Kiltyclogher Martin Doherty, Ballina Alan Butterfield, Ballisodare Sadie Canavan, Riverstown Sean Gallagher, Drumkeerin Winifred McNulty, Drumcliff Ann Burnside, Sligo …