Obituaries,Thursday 25th October, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Bridget Johnston, Achonry Paddy Keaney, Chester and formerly Kiltyclogher Sean Chrystal, Drumcliff Tina Finnerty, Enniscrone . Marie Elizabeth Treacy, nee Boland, formerly of Carranurlar, Castleconnor, Co Sligo. Passed away…
Boil Water Notice lifted on Lough Talt scheme
After eight months, the Boil Water Notice for 13,000 people on the Lough Talt Water Scheme in south Sligo and part of Mayo has been lifted. It was imposed last February after bacteria was found in the supply. The Boil Water Notice was continued until now due to cryptosporidium at…
TD accuses insurance companies of ‘targetting’ elderly motorists with higher premiums
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is accusing insurance companies of targetting older motorists with rocketing premiums. Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon Scanlon says the focus had been on the cost of insurance for young people but now he says it’s also a problem for older people. He raised the issued yesterday in the…
Presidential election message — make sure you vote
Make sure you vote. That was the message from President Michael D Higgins when he visited Bundoran last night. President Higgins visited both Carrick-on Shannon and Bundoran yesterday in the closing stages of the presidential campaign. He said the most important thing is for people to make their…
Businesses urged to employ apprentices
Businesses across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being encouraged to take on apprentices. Julie Mannion of Solas said it is a mutually beneficial arrangement for both the employer and the apprentice. She was speaking following the recent graduation of apprentices from Sligo and Leitrim who were presented with their Advanced…
Obituaries, Thursday 25th October, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Tommy Rooney, Ballyshannon Annabella Shiels, Mountcharles Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Bridget Johnston, Achonry Paddy Keaney, Chester and formerly Kiltyclogher Sean Chrystal, Drumcliff Tommy Rooney, Tubber, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Suddenly. Removal on this morning to St, Mary’s Church, Cashelard, Ballyshannon…
Dail hears of Sligo hospital’s efforts to reduce waiting lists
An additional ear, nose and throat clinic is to be run at Sligo University Hospital from next month in an effort to reduce waiting lists. Health Minister Simon Harris says it’s part of an overall effort to reduce waiting times across a number of areas at the hospital. He was…