Aurivo chairman warns of ‘different agricultural sector’ after Brexit
The chairman of Aurivo co-operative has warned that there will be a very different agricultural sector after Brexit. Pat Duffy has also described the uncertainly that is currently in existence as unhelpful and harmful for farmers. Aurivo is one of the many companies that works with farmers on both sides…
Women entrepreneurs urged to apply for ‘Going for Growth’ initiative
A free business development programme is making it’s final call for women entrepreneurs in the region to register. ‘Going for Growth’ is an initiative organised by KPMG and Enterprise Ireland with the aim of providing business women with the skills necessary to expand and improve their business. Currently in it’s…
Body of man discovered in apartment in Sligo town
Gardai in Sligo are preparing a file for the coroner after the discovery of a body in an apartment in the town on Monday evening. The body, of a man in his 60s, was discovered in an apartment in the Market Yard area. Foul play is not suspected and it’s…
Additional funding for older people & those with disabilities in Sligo Budget
There will be an additional 350,000 Euro of funding available for older people and those with disabilities when it comes to upgrading their homes in the Sligo for the year ahead. The County Council at yesterday’s annual Budget meeting added an additional 70,000 Euro to the fund, with matching funding…
Leitrim County Council to impose rates charge on vacant commercial buildings
Leitrim County Council have reduced the rates write off on vacant commercial buildings from 100% to 75%. The decision was taken at yesterday’s annual budget meeting of Leitrim County Council which took place in Carrick-on-Shannon. With Leitrim having a vacancy level of 15.6% the CEO of Leitrim County Council, Lar…
Primary schools in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim get minor works funding
More than 280 primary schools in the north west are to receive funding under the €29m Minor Works Grant Scheme. 176 of the schools are in Donegal, with 69 in Sligo and 37 in Leitrim. All the primary schools will receive a flat rate grant of €5,500, plus €18:50 per…
Obituaries, Tuesday Nov. 27th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Noel McDermott, Rosses Point Desmond Conway, London and Sligo Michael Duffy, London and Dromahair Paddy Kelly, Dromahair Tom Waters, Aclare Martin Joe O’Grady, Gurteen Joseph Rooney, Grange James Kilcoyne, Ballaghaderreen Philomena Cullen,…