Extra services for Sligo-Dublin rail line
An extra daily Sligo-Dublin rail service begins from Monday, December 10th. There will also be additional alterations to other times on the Sligo to Dublin line from Sunday, December 9th. Iarnród Éireann is advising customers it will be implementing timetable alterations from December 9th, following public consultation and the approval…
Obituaries, Wednesday Dec. 5th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Georgie Murray, Killybegs Annie Finan, Ballymote Josie Henry, Ballinacarrow Jude Caterson, Castlederg John Gallagher, Killybegs. Kieran Meehan, Ballymote Paddy Healy, Ballymote Dorothy McGloin, Bundoran Patricia Gibbons, Corandulla and Ballintra …
Obituaries, Wednesday Dec. 5th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Georgie Murray, Killybegs Annie Finan, Ballymote Josie Henry, Ballinacarrow Jude Caterson, Castlederg John Gallagher, Killybegs. Kieran Meehan, Ballymote Paddy Healy, Ballymote Dorothy McGloin, Bundoran Georgie Murray, Fintra Road, Killybegs, Co.…
Fianna Fail selecting its local election candidates in Sligo
Fianna Fail in Sligo is to select four of its candidates to run in the local elections next year. The party will hold a selection convention tomorrow (Thursday) night in the Southern Hotel, with voting taking place between 8 and 9 o’clock. Tomorrow night’s Fianna Fail convention will select candidates…
Over hyped crime figures causing unnecessary concerns in rural communities
A top Garda is disputing claims that rural Ireland is awash with crime. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken is encouraging the public to continue to report all crimes and has promised that locally Gardai will be as proactive as possible when it comes to crime prevention in the region. …
Donegal council CEO says uncertainty of Brexit makes it hard to plan
The chief executive of Donegal County Council says it is difficult to prepare for Brexit while the situation remains so unclear. Seamus Neely was speaking at a meeting of County Councils in Dublin to discuss the implications of the UK’s planned exit from the European Union. Local authorities were examining…
St Attracta’s girls win national futsal title
There was joy in the FAI Post-Primary School’s First Year National Futsal Finals for county Sligo as St Attracta’s Community School girls team from Tubbercurry swept up the honours in the Waterford IT Arena. Last year, St. Attracta’s CS, Tubbercurry came desperately close to lifting the national trophy but were…