Mother and Baby Homes Commission seeks extension of time to finish report
A commission of investigation, which is examining two institution in Donegal, is seeking an extension to finish its final report. The Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation is requesting an extra year before publishing its final report, which was due next month. This commission was set up following revelations…
Ireland West Airport flying high . . . and looking forward to 2019
Ireland West Airport had its busiest year ever in 2018. More than 770,000 passengers used the airport during the year just gone. For the third year in a row, the numbers of passengers using Ireland West Airport increased. The more than 770,000 who passed through the airport during 2018 surpassed…
Leitrim local election candidates fail to agree to ban on all election posters
Drumkeeran-based Fianna Fail councillor, Mary Bohan, has called for political agreement to ban all posters in the forthcoming local election campaign. However, it seems there is no unanimous political agreement to do so
Obituaries, Thursday Jan. 10th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: David Harron, Ballintra Charlie Harkin, Glenties Margaret Foley, Ballymote Pearl Timony, Mountcharles Connie Cunningham, Carrick Tommy Flynn, Bundoran David Harron, Ballybulgan, Ballintra, Co. Donegal. Suddenly. Removal from his residence at 20 Brookfield…
Disabled driver upset after accusatory message left on car
A County Sligo woman who holds a disabled parking badge says she’s very upset an an anonymous message left on her car, after she parked in a disabled parking spot in Strandhill. The note questioned the woman’s disability and her right to avail of the parking space
Donegal TD says ‘Government arrogance and ineptitude’ cause for nurses and midwives strike
A Sinn Fein Donegal TD has blamed what he describes as ‘Government arrogance and ineptitude’ for nurses and midwives going on strike. The Irish and Nurses and Midwives organisation has announced that a 24-hour work stoppage will take place at Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals on January 30th over low…
Leitrim Councillor wants Mac Diarmada signs erected
A Leitrim Councillor has called on Leitrim County Council to erect signage which includes the message “Welcome to County Leitrim the homestead of Sean Mac Diarmada”. The Signs which would be located at various entry points to the county has been requested by Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn. The independent Councillor…