Leitrim man to administer Diocese of Kilmore until new bishop appointed
A Leitrim native has been appointed administrator of the catholic diocese of Kilmore following the retirement of Bishop Leo O Reilly. He’s Monsignor Liam Kelly, from Aughawillian. He is currently vicar general and parish priest of Killsherdany and Drung, Co Cavan. He will be responsible for administering the day to…
Cyclists not protected by new transport legislation
A representative from a local cycling Club says the proposed legislation regarding motorists overtaking cyclists will not do enough to protect cyclists on our roads. The Minister for Transport says plans for a minimum passing distance for cars overtaking cyclists were unenforceable. Proposed legislation that would mean drivers…
Warning to beach walkers after boy had lucky escape
A Donegal councillor is calling on people to be careful while out walking on beaches and in coastal areas. It’s the time of year when walkers — who are often visitors to areas — take to beaches they may not be entirely familiar with. But while safety on beaches is…
Sligo Gardai praise efforts of couple for saving young person’s life
Sligo Gardai have praised the efforts of a couple for saving a young person’s life on New Year’s Eve in Sligo town. In the early hours of January 1st, a young person was seen by a passing couple in a distressed state in the Garavogue River. The couple brought the…
North west house prices to increase in 2019
Home buyers right across the north west can expect to face a price increases of about 5% in 2019. The latest house price report from MyHome.ie predicts that an increase in demand and rising wages will push prices up. Prices increased by 6.1 per cent across the country…
42% increase in those waiting on beds at Sligo University Hospital
There has been a 42% increase in the number of people who went without a hospital bed at Sligo University Hospital in 2018. Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show 4,183 people were forced to wait on trolleys compared to 2,406 in 2017. This figure is five times…
Obituaries, Wednesday Jan. 2nd, 10 am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ena O’Doherty, Letterkenny Jackie Forde, Easkey Patrick Mc Callig, Mountcharles Mary Lafferty, Killybegs Stella Gilmartin, Sligo Rose Mills, Manorhamilton, Ena O’Doherty, (nee Maloney), formerly of Glencar, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Peacefully at St. Eunan’s Nursing…