Donegal Councillor accuses government of ‘hypocrisy’ in closing post offices
A Donegal councillor has accused the government of ‘hypocrisy’ by closing post offices in what is Blian na Gaeilge, or the year in which Irish is to be promoted. Cllr. Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easpuig says the language cannot be preserved unless communities are kept alive. He was speaking in…
Agriculture Minister says no easy solution to fodder issues
The Agriculture Minister says even if we commandeered all the trucks and boats we still couldn’t import enough grain to solve the fodder crisis. Michael Creed has been answering questions on the weather related shortages before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee. He’s outlined the supports that have been put in place…
Twenty seven on trolleys at Sligo University Hospital
There are 27 patients on trolleys at Sligo University Hospital today. The figures by the Irish and Nurses and Midwives Organisation shows that Sligo’s figures today are one of the highest in the country outside the main cities of Dublin and Cork. There are 14 patients waiting on trolleys at…
Donegal Sinn Fein TD refuses to be drawn on job losses in the case of a United Ireland
Thousands of public sector jobs could be in jeopardy if there was a united Ireland. A draft document by Sinn Fein outlines how streamlining services across the island would improve efficiency. The move would see one agency instead of two for each service in the sector – such as health…
‘Marker’ machine could help prevent rural thefts
Sligo County Council is to buy a machine for community groups to mark property so as to make it more difficult to steal. The proposal was made by Independent Councillor Marie Casserly who says use of the machine will make it easier to reunite owners with their property when it’s…
Obituaries, Tuesday 4th September, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Jimmy McGoey, Manorhamilton Annie McIntyre, Mountcharles Anne Melvin, Sligo Margaret Healy, Manorhamilton Molly Devaney, Ballisodare Jimmy McGoey, Castle Street, Manorhamilton, and formerly Annaghboy, Killargue, Co Leitrim. Peacefully at Arus Breffni, Manorhamilton. Remains reposing at Our Lady’s Hospital Chapel this evening from…
Leitrim Councillors look set to support Sean Gallagher
Leitrim County Council is expected to back businessman Sean Gallagher at a special meeting next week. Mr. Gallagher was one of a number of presidential hopefuls to make a presentation at the Council yesterday. Following yesterday’s presentations, a date for a special meeting has been set for next Monday. Potential…