Donegal Gardaí renew appeal in relation to 14 year old murder
Gardai in Donegal have made a fresh appeal for information in relation into a long-running murder investigation in Dungloe. 36 year old Shaun Duffy was murdered in his home at Meenacross, Dungloe, Co Donegal on the morning of Saturday 29th January 2005. Investigating Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information…
Leitrim nurses support striking Irish colleagues in London demonstration
700 nurses from Ireland took part in a demonstration in London at the weekend in a show of support for their colleagues back home, as they prepare for strike action this Wednesday. Ann Kelly from Glenfarne, one of those who attended, explain why such an event was so important
Obituaries, Tuesday, January 29th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Sean Dixon, Preston, England Gerard Mc Loughlin, Rosses Point Raymond Cawley, Bunnanadden Gillian Ballantyne, Sligo Angela Curtin, Sligo Dermot O’ Connell, Sligo John O’Rourke, Blacklion Sean Dixon, known as Seany, Preston, Lancashire, England. Son…
Five-day Status Yellow snow-ice warning for the northwest
A five-day Status Yellow snow-ice warning came into effect this morning. Most areas will experience sub-zero overnight temperatures this week. The west and northwest will get the worst of snow and sleet showers. Met Eireann’s Head of Forecasting, Evelyn Cusack, says the Yellow Warning means motorists need to be ready…
Funeral of four men killed in Donegal crash to take place this week
The funerals of four young men, who died in a single car collision in county Donegal on Sunday, will take place later this week. Shaun Harkin, John Harley, Michael Roarty and Daniel Scott, who were all in their early 20s, died when their Toyota Corolla car left the road near…
Two FG candidates selected in Sligo/Strandhill for local elections
Fine Gael has selected two of its candidates to run in the local elections next May in the Sligo area. Last night, outoing councillor Sinead Maguire as well as newcomer Blaine Gaffney were chosen at a selection convention to run in the Sligo/Strandhill electoral area. A convention to select the…
Gardai seize €400,000 worth of cannabis plants in Donegal
Cannabis plants with a street value in excess of €400,000 have been seized by Gardai in Co Donegal. Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s in Fanad in connection with the seizure yesterday afternoon. He was arrested on suspicion of committing an offence under the Drug Trafficking Act and detained…