Mother calls for answers as Traveller children not permitted to enrol at Ballymote school
The mother of five traveller children, who had been given to believe they could attend primary school in Ballymote, has called for an explanation as to why school authorities changed their mind. Ellen Ward lives in Tubbercurry, but insists her children have the right to attend the Ballymote school and…
Top Sligo-born hotelier defends VAT rate
The Sligo-born CEO of the largest hotel operator in Ireland is defending the 9% VAT rate for businesses which provide accommodation, such as hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. Following a Department of Finance report, it’s believed the government in the coming budget may increase the special 9% VAT rate…
Obituaries, Tuesday 4th September, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Jimmy McGoey, Manorhamilton Annie McIntyre, Mountcharles Anne Melvin, Sligo Margaret Healy, Manorhamilton 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 5.30pm to 7.30pm…
Six of the Best for Ocean FM in Radio Awards nominations!
Ocean FM has received six nominations in this year’s prestigious IMRO National Radio Awards. It’s the highest number of any local radio nominations in the country, and the second highest number Ocean has received in any year. Among the nominations are Ocean’s News Team, for its coverage of the Government’s…
Sligo council to hold special meeting to hear from those who want to be president
Sligo County Council is to hold a special meeting to hear from those who want to be president. The support of four local authorities or 20 Oireachtas members is necessary to get a nomination to be on the ballot paper. Yesterday, a number of aspiring candidates addressed Leitrim County Council.…
Obituaries, Tuesday, 4th September, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Tommy Nairn, Sligo Jimmy McGoey, Manorhamilton Annie McIntyre, Mountcharles Tommy Nairn, late of Hanley Tce, Sligo. Peacefully in his 94th year at Sligo University Hospital. Funeral will arrive to Sligo Cathedral this morning for…
Camper van visitor finds no welcomes in the North West
Liam from Arklow contacted North West Today to let us know of his experience in the region with his camper van. He says he was shocked by the numbers of ‘No Camper’ signs in local towns, and says no camper van user would be encouraged to come to the North…