Woman who left €30m in her Will to charities had Sligo roots
A woman who left €30 million in her will to five charities had Sligo roots. Elizabeth O’Kelly left €30 million in her will to five different Irish Charities when she passed away two years ago. A Laois woman, she had strong connections to Sligo. Her paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Cooper…
More baled silage means farmers have less use for old tyres
A Sligo councillor is calling for a special collection day for old tyres. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly also wants Sligo County Council to seek some of the government funding recently announced to help local authorities properly dispose of stockpiles of tyres. One area on which large numbers of tyres have…
Obituaries, Wednesday 31st Oct. 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Maura Cummins, Manorhamilton Tim Newell, Sligo Patrick Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Patricia Walsh, Ballinrobe Breda Burke, Ballyshannon Pat Keown, Garrisson Pat James Burke, Frosses Vincent Cunningham, Kinlough William Healy, Ballymote Claire Norman, Sligo Margaret…
Time for new blood – Lundy reflects on retirement decision
Tubbercurry Fianna Fail councillor, Jerry Lundy, has been explaining his decision not to seek re-election to Sligo County Council next year. Lundy has been a local councillor for the past 14 years
AbbVie win two biopharma awards
Med-tech company AbbVie has been recognised for its significant contribution to the biopharma industry at the recent Pharma Industry Awards. The company won the Biopharma Company of the Year Award as well as the Health and Safety Award. The pharma industry awards recognise and celebrate the most original and innovative…
Obituaries, Wednesday 31st Oct. 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Maura Cummins, Manorhamilton Tim Newell, Sligo Patrick Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Patricia Walsh, Ballinrobe Breda Burke, Ballyshannon Pat Keown, Garrisson Pat James Burke, Frosses Vincent Cunningham, Kinlough William Healy, Ballymote Marie Elizabeth…
Valuable fossils being removed from rocks at Magherow Beach
A number of important and potentially valuable fossils have been physically removed from rocks on a beach in Magherow. An angle grinder has been used in the process. The damage was noticed by Dr. Jeremy Bird, Head of the School of Science at IT Sligo, who believes the fossils may…