Sligo Chamber defends gift voucher fees
Sligo Chamber of Commerce is defending its decision to lobby the Department of Enterprise on behalf of The Gift Voucher Shop regarding the removal of charges on gift vouchers. It’s after plans by Minister Heather Humphreys to introduce regulations for gift voucher expiry charges have come to a standstill. The…
64% of students from Sligo likely to go to college
A new study shows on average 64% of students from Sligo are likely to go to college. The Irish Times Feeder supplement shows Sligo Grammar School had the highest number of students progressing on to third level from the county, with 89% attending college or university. In Donegal, 76% of…
Medical reaction to HSE directive to staff on use of pet names for patients
The HSE has issued new guidelines to medical staff on the use of ‘pet’ names for patients, and insisted patients should only be referred to by their first name – so terms like ‘dear’, ‘love’ and ‘pet’ are no longer being accepted. They want to ensure the language used in…
Obituaries, Tuesday Dec. 4th, 10 am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ellen Gaffney, Tullaghan Clare Monaghan, Sligo Mary Diamond, Strabane Georgie Murray, Killybegs Annie Finan, Ballymote Kitty Farren, Riverstown Josie Henry, Ballinacarrow Jude Caterson, Castlederg Ellen Gaffney, (known as Nellie), Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim. Mass of the Resurrection this morning…
Man dies following road crash in Donegal
Gardaí are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on the N15 at Cashelnavene, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. A man in his late 20s, the sole occupant of a van, collided with a vacant house just after 11pm last night. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His remains have…
Non-refundable deposits for restaurant no-shows a necessary move claims Sligo business owner
The proprietor of Coach Lane Restaurant and Donaghy’s pub in Sligo, Andy Donaghy, has supported moves by the Restaurants Association of Ireland to introduce non-refundable deposits for those who book tables at restaurants and don’t show up. The move has been criticised by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, but…
Obituaries, Tuesday Dec. 4th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ellen Gaffney, Tullaghan Clare Monaghan, Sligo Mary Diamond, Strabane Georgie Murray, Killybegs Annie Finan, Ballymote Kitty Farren, Riverstown Josie Henry, Ballinacarrow Jude Caterson, Castlederg Ellen Gaffney, (known as Nellie),…