Obituaries, Tuesday 30th Oct. 5pm
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 Pat Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Patricia Walsh, Ballinrobe Marie Elizabeth Treacy, nee Boland, formerly of Carranurlar, Castleconnor, Co Sligo.…
Move to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals
MEPs last week backed new proposals to limit the use of antibiotics on farms. The aim would be to to keep food free from resistant bacteria. If it is adopted, it will mean giving drugs to animals will only be allowed when a vet has given the go ahead if…
How Sligo – Leitrim voted in Presidential Election – the tallies revealed
Polling booths where Peter Casey topped the poll, spoiled votes indicating opposition to our new abortion laws, not to mention the huge overall support for President Higgins. Master tallyman, Pauric Harte, breaks down the figures and statistics in Sligo-Leitrim from the weekend Presidential Election count
Minister ‘absolutely confident’ Sligo County Council can provide housing for all on its waiting list
A government minister says he’s confident that Sligo County Council can provide housing for all the people on its waiting list in the next two to three years. When it comes to the numbers on the housing list in Sligo, there are different figures put forward. In an interview with…
Fianna Fail Councillor Jerry Lundy will not contest next election
A long-serving South Sligo councillor has confirmed he will not be a candidate in next year’s local elections. Fianna Fail’s Jerry Lundy, from Tubbercurry, was first elected to the council in 2004, fighting a total of three elections, increasing his vote in each. Tubbercurry Fianna Fail Cumann has selected Romald…
Donegal ETB gets EU funding
Donegal ETB has secured funding of half a million euro under the EU Peace IV initiative. The three projects focus on community leadership, restorative practices and Youth Work. Dr Sandra Buchanan of Donegal ETB welcomed the funding and explained how it will be distributed.
Obituaries, Tuesday 30th Oct. 1pm
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 Pat Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Marie Elizabeth Treacy, nee Boland, formerly of Carranurlar, Castleconnor, Co Sligo. Passed away on…