Co. Sligo receives just over €37m for road funding in the new year
Road funding of just over over €37m has been allocated for the new year in County Sligo. The announcement was made today by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The largest amount is going towards the works on the N4 between Collooney and Castlebaldwin with almost 24m going towards it. Speaking to OceanFM…
Seasonal workers can now earn more, thanks to Donegal campaigners
A change to how much seasonal workers can earn is coming into effect from New Year’s Day. Currently, people who work only for a few weeks or months in the year can only earn up to €12.70 a day but with the new regulation, they can earn upwards of €28…
Call for traffic management plan in Maugherboy, Sligo
A local councillor is calling for a traffic management plan to be part of a 62-unit housing scheme in Sligo town. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says he welcomes the new housing units to be built in the Maugheraboy area but he raised concerns about traffic management at the entrance…
Dates set for north Sligo Fine Gael selection conventions
Fine Gael has provisionally set dates for the holding of conventions to select its local election candidates in the north Sligo area for next year’s elections. The Sligo/Strandhill convention is to take place on January 21st with the Sligo/Drumcliff convention due for February 4th. However, these dates have yet to…
Garda warning to Christmas shoppers: Thieves may be watching you and your home
Homeowners with Christmas items in their houses as well as shoppers are being warned they could be watched by criminals at this busy time of the year. And neighbours are also being urged to keep an eye on each other, and on homes and properties. Today is the shortest day…
Gardai warn businesses to be vigilant during this busy time of year
Gardai are warning business people to be vigilant at this busy time of the year. Sergeant Paul Wallace is crime prevention officer in Donegal. He says there are a number of simple precautions that business should take . . . and which could make for a happier Christmas.
Obituaries, Friday Dec. 21st, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Amanda McGroary, Donegal Town Michael Shovlin, Ardara Eithne McKeon, Riverstown Sarah McGroarty, Ballintra Michael Carney, Ballisodare Amanda McGroary, 8 St Mary’s Park, Donegal Town. Funeral arrangements later. Michael Shovlin, Gortnacart, Ardara…