EPA Code of Practice Death Knell of Rural Leitrim
A march on Dail Eireann may be what’s needed to make the EPA listen, says a Leitrim Councillor. Cllr Sean McDermott says the Code of Practice the EPA is implementing in relation to Waste Water Treatment Systems for single houses is crucifying people. In a motion at the November meeting…
28 carriages of no use to Sligo Dublin line claim Irish Rail
An Irish Rail official has confirmed that 28 carriages that have been in storage for the past six years are of no use to the company at present. North West MEP Marian Harkin had claimed it has cost €12m to store the carriages. But the rail company’s corporate communications manager…
Gweedore progress to Ulster semi-final date with Crossmaglen
Donegal senior football champions negotiated a tricky Ulster football quarter-final hurdle in Belfast on Sunday to come away with a 3-11 to 1-13 win over Antrim champions Cargin. The Gaeltacht men led by 2-10 to 0-6 at the interval but had to withstand a spirited second-half charge from their opponents.…
13-man Tourlestrane bow out of Connacht
Sligo senior football champions Toulestrane bowed out of the Connacht senior club championship on Sunday when they lost out to Ballintubber of Mayo by a single point (0-6 to 0-5) at windy Enniscrone. There was little to choose between the sides for much of the hour. Playing into a strong…
Obituaries, Sunday Nov. 4th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Connie Hegarty, Kilcar Tommy Lyons, Ballymote Mary McMahon, Drumkeerin Mary McGlynn, Sligo Connie Hegarty, Crowkerragh, Kilcar, Co. Donegal. Remains currently reposing at his home. Removal from there on Tuesday at 11.30am for Funeral Mass in…
New car sales down across the North West compared to this time last year
New car sales are down across the North West compared to this time last year. Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows that when compared to January – October 2017, new car sales are down by an average of 9.8% across the region. In Donegal, sales…
Obituaries, Sunday Nov. 4th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Connie Hegarty, Kilcar Tommy Lyons, Ballymote Connie Hegarty, Crowkerragh, Kilcar, Co. Donegal. Remains currently reposing at his home. Removal from there on Tuesday at 11.30am for Funeral Mass in St. Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, at 12 noon. Interment…