Government accused of providing ‘postcode healthcare’ in the Northwest
A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of providing postcode healthcare. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said there is an escalating crisis within diabetes care services in the Northwest. Recent figures revealed that adults with Type 1 diabetes wait up to a year for a routine appointment and up to…
Funeral of woman found dead in Sligo to take place on Friday
The funeral of a mother-of-three who was found dead in Sligo will take place on Friday. The body of Natalia Karaczyn was discovered on the outskirts of the town yesterday morning. The 30-year-old was originally from Poland but had been living in Sligo for a number of years. The mother…
Obituaries, Wednesday, May 2nd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Bridie Kelly, Mountcharles Tony O Callaghan, Killybegs Frances Tempany, Skreen David Meehan, Killybegs Mary Robinson, Killybegs Betty Conlon, Ballisodare Natalia Karaczyn (nee Kurmin), Sligo Bridie Kelly, (nee Devlin), Drimbeigh, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal. Suddenly. Remains will…
Keelan Cawley to miss London game through injury
Sligo boss Cathal Corey has ruled experienced defender Keelan Cawley out of Sunday’s Connacht Championship opener in London. The Coolera/Strandhill clubman had an injury-plagued national league campaign, and injury will again prevent him from lining out in Sunday’s opener in Ruislip. Corey is preparing for his first championship match in…
Our hair is turning yellow – Ballintra resident appeals for action on water supply
Ballintra resident, Barbara Hamilton, has called for urgent action from Irish Water and Donegal County Council to improve the quality of water supply in the locality. She claims the volume of iron filings in old water pipes is discolouring the supply, and even turning her hair yellow!
Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Notes
Football Aodh Ruadh made it two successive league victories with a 0-13 to 0-6 home win over Dungloe. Aodh Ruadh did the job with a modicum of comfort, points from Shane McGrath and David Dolan (f) and four from Diarmaid McInerney (3f) helping the homesters to a 0-6 to 0-1…
Darkness Into Light Sligo 2018
Darkness Into Light takes place on Saturday May 12th. There are 4 locations in County Sligo. Banada Abbey, Ballymote, Dromore West and Sligo Town. Corey White spoke to Francie about it.