Clogher diocese the latest to grapple with problem of fewer priests
Another Catholic diocese in the region is making changes to enable it cope with the problem of fewer and older priests. This time, it’s the Diocese of Clogher, which includes parts of Donegal and Cavan. The 37 parishes and 85 churches in the diocese are served by just 58 priests,…
Sligo gardai seek help with investigation
Gardai in Sligo are appealing for help with an investigation into the behaviour of a man in the centre of Sligo town last Thursday evening, September 23rd. The man was acting strangely in the Quayside Shopping Centre/Wine Street area about 6pm during which he had an altercation with a lady.…
More government services need to be invested in Post Offices
A former Communications Minister says more government services should be put into post offices to protect the remaining network. Fianna Fáil says the closure of 159 services is unacceptable and will disproportionately affect the elderly and vulnerable within the community. But An Post say they are necessary to secure the…
€40m in sports grants up for grabs
€40m in capital sports grants are up for grabs. The dates for when applications can be made were announced this week. Applications for sports clubs to apply are open online only from 9am on Friday the 7th of September until 5pm on Friday the 19th of October. Independent Councillor Marie…
Obituaries, Friday 31st August, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Ann McBrearty, Bruckless George Higgins, Ballisodare Cieran Kelly, Frosses Sr. Bernardine Shannon, Sligo Mary Ann McBrearty, Castlereagh, Bruckless. Removal this morning at 10.30am going to The Church of St. Joseph and St. Conal, Bruckless for 11am Requiem…
Obituaries, Thursday 30th August, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Ann McBrearty, Bruckless George Higgins, Ballisodare Cieran Kelly, Frosses Sr. Bernardine Shannon, Sligo Mary Ann McBrearty, Castlereagh, Bruckless. Peacefully at her residence. Reposing today until 10pm. Removal on Friday morning at…
€1.5m in funding available in the CLÁR Programme
€1.5m is now available for groups under the CLÁR 2018 programme for the Wheelchair Access and Cancer Care Support Measure. Voluntary groups and organisations that provide transport to and from medical services for wheelchair users and also for people requiring treatment under the National Cancer Care Programme can now apply…