Obituaries, Wednesday 26th September, 5pm
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. At Sligo University Hospital. Remains will be removed to Ballysumaghan Church for prayers this evening at 7pm. Funeral service will take place on…
Public react to revelations on President’s special allowance
It was revealed at a meeting of the Dail Public Accounts committee yesterday that the President’s office gets an annual special allowance of 317,000 euro, which is unaudited, following questions posed by Deputy Marc MacSharry. Deputy MacSharry has been reacting to this, as have a number of callers to the…
Sligo Leitrim TD warns of local jobs losses ahead of alcohol debate
Ahead of the proposed amendments to the Public Health Bill concerning alcohol which will be discussed this evening in the Dail, Sligo Leitrim TD Eamon Scanlon has warned about possible local job losses should the bill be carried. Deputy Scanlon feels that with small brewers and distilleries creating a number…
Nathan & Marty in Manorhamilton
Pic: James Molloy Country king Nathan Carter and sporting king, Marty Morrissey were special guests in Manorhamilton yesterday as part of the Bank of Ireland Enterprise evening. Francie caught up with both of them.
Local TD blasts Minister for lack of progress on marine matters
Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has accused the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed of being out of his depth when it comes to marine matters. The Fianna Fail TD has criticized Minister Creed for failing to introduce proper legislation to cover EU obligation for dealing…
‘They went online and they bought’ – Minister for Rural Affairs hits out at people for not shopping local
The Minister for Rural Affairs says people are walking past their local shops and businesses to shop online. Minister Michael Ring says this decision is costing local economies and it’s a reality for which people need to take responsibility. The Minister made the comments in the Dail last night as…
Tourism Networks in the North West call for emergency Brexit Fund
Tourism operators are to meet Minister Shane Ross just this afternoon to ask him to put in place a number of measures that will help rural businesses. They’re calling for a three year emergency Brexit fund and a more detailed look at the development of greenways starting with the extension…