Minister says empty properties cannot be grabbed
The Junior Minister for Housing says private properties cannot just be grabbed and taken over in order to provide much-needed accommodation. Damien English was speaking with Ocean FM News during a visit to Sligo, where a number of local people protesting over the housing crisis recently occupied some unoccupied buildings.…
International bridge congress in Donegal Town this weekend
Bridge players from all over Ireland and abroad are heading for the north west this weekend. They’ll be attending the 43rd Donegal International Bridge Congress, which takes place from Friday evening until Sunday in Donegal Town. As well as playing bridge, those attending may also enjoy a workshop by world…
Irish Rail official challenged by passenger on overcrowding on Sligo Train
Iarnrod Eireann’s Barry Kenny has admitted there is an overcrowding problem on the Sligo to Dublin train and has revealed it will be two more years before additional carriages can be provided on the line. He’s been challenged on the issue by regular passenger, Kathleen, who says there are health…
Obituaries, Wednesday 31st October 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Anna Fitzpatrick, Bundoran Maura Cummins, Manorhamilton Ciarán Farrell, Ballyshannon Tim Newell, Sligo Patrick (Pat) Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Patricia Walsh, Ballinrobe Breda Burke, Ballyshannon Pat Keown, Garrisson Pat James Burke, Frosses Marie Elizabeth…
Broadband as vital as electricity
A Donegal councillor says any further delay in the rollout of broadband would be devastating to rural areas. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy was speaking following media reports at the weekend that connections to rural broadband may not now be made until 2020 at the earliest. She says broadband is as…
Sligo Chief Fire Officer calls for caution this Halloween
A chief fire officer in the region has appealed to people to exercise caution this Halloween while using fireworks and lighting bonfires. Sligo Chief Fire Officer Gerry O’Malley warns that fireworks are mini-explosives that can cause life-changing injuries. And he says bonfires not only result in costly clean-ups for the…
Obituaries, Wednesday 31st October 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Anna Fitzpatrick, Bundoran Maura Cummins, Manorhamilton Ciarán Farrell, Ballyshannon Tim Newell, Sligo Patrick (Pat) Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Patricia Walsh, Ballinrobe Breda Burke, Ballyshannon Marie Elizabeth Treacy, nee Boland, formerly of Carranurlar, Castleconnor,…