Obituaries, Wednesday Jan. 9th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: David Harron, Ballintra Mary Ellen Ward, Dromahair John Hughes, Dromore West Amanda McGrory, Donegal Town Michael Healy, Drumcliffe Charlie Harkin, Glenties Margaret Foley, Ballymote David Harron, Ballybulgan, Ballintra, Co. Donegal. Suddenly. Reposing at his…
More than 500 jobs created by Enterprise Ireland supported companies in the region
More than 500 jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in 2018 across the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The agency responsible for developing Irish businesses globally is reporting its highest ever figures, with 215,207 people now employed by firms backed by EI. Over 60 per cent of the…
Maguire tipped to replace John Campbell as Donegal councillor
Following the resignation of Independent Councillor John Campbell from Donegal County County Council, there is growing speculation that a local school teacher will be co-opted to replace him. Drimarone-based Seamus Maguire has worked closely with John Campbell on a number of community projects in recent years, including attracting the National…
Work begins on Western Distributor Route in Sligo
Work on another key piece of infrastructure in Sligo has started this week. It’s the €30m Western Distributor Route, which will link the N4 from the Caltragh junction to Ballydoogan Road. That will create important acces to the IDA’s Business Park at Finisklin and to a new IDA Business Park…
Vandalism at Collooney playground condemned
There has been strong condemnation of vandalism at a playground in Collooney, which has been described as ‘the heart and soul of the community.’ Sections of safety fencing, consisting of metal poles and mesh, were damaged and stolen at the playground. It was opened in 2010 but, as Sinn Fein…
Two Sligo students take part in BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Two students from Ballinode College in Sligo are taking part in this year’s BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin. Their project titled ‘The Quantitative After Effects of Awareness Campaigns’ is entered into the senior category of the Social and Behavioural Sciences section. Shane Parkes and Robert Matczak have joined students…
Nominations sought for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year competition is on the hunt for entrepreneurs throughout the north west. Now in its 22nd Year, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme officially opens today for nominations. The theme of this year’s programme is “Be Brave, Be Bold” and all sectors and businesses…