Major boost for Strandhill surfing centre
The proposed development of a Surf Centre of Excellence in Strandhill, County Sligo, has been given a major boost, thanks to a capital grant of more than a million euro from Failte Ireland. It’s envisaged that the centre will be a flagship project on the Wild Atlantic Way as well…
Obituaries, Thursday 27th September, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret Nicholson-Jones, Sooey Berney McMorrow, Tullaghan Margaret Nicholson-Jones, Carrick, Coola, Sooey, Co. Sligo, and formerly Swansea, Wales. Funeral service will take place in Ballysumaghan Church today at 12 noon with burial immediately…
Leitrim TD calling for licence system to help planning applicants
A Leitrim TD wants a license to be granted to people who can’t get planning because of wastewater problems. At the moment nearly all planning applications for one-off rural homes are failing in many parts of Leitrim in particular because of the poor soil quality. It means they don’t pass…
People both sides of border to benefit from medical and social care trials
People from both sides of the border will benefit from new research in health and social care that has been granted funding of almost €9m. The money is coming from the EU, with matching funding from the north and south of Ireland. The research trials will examine areas such as…
New CEO of Western Development Commission lauds role of community groups
The new CEO of the Western Development Commission has highlighted the importance of small community groups in rural areas getting all the supports they need. Tomas O Siochain says these local groups make an important contribution toward helping other businesses, including multinationals, create jobs as well as improving the areas…
ISPCA seeks a home for snake abandoned in Leitrim
The ISPCA is seeking a home for the snake found recently in a park in north Leitrim. The python snake now named ‘Penelope’ was found in July in the Ecopark in Kinlough. It’s being cared for at a reptile centre in Letterkenny for rehabilitation. The ISPCA says as no owner…
Gardaí to hold community meeting in Ballymote tonight
The Gardai are holding a community meeting in Ballymote tonight. The meeting is a community engagement meeting and will include a talk by Inspector Padraic Burke and Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Jim Fox. However. other agencies such as the HSE and MABS will also be there to answer questions and…