Obituaries, Wednesday, February 27th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Joe Murtagh, Tawley Bridget Philomena Wallace, Sligo Mary Anne McWeeney, Ballyshannon Michael Cornyn, Dowra Tony McGarry, Coola Josie McPartland, Drumkeerin John Joe Murtagh, Tawley, Castlegal, Co. Leitrim. After a short illness at Sligo University Hospital. Brother of Annie Dolan,…
Independent broadcasters of Ireland to lobby TDs
Commercial radio bosses are to grill TDs this evening on their inaction when it comes to protecting the future of broadcasting. The government promised three years ago to abolish the tax on independent radio stations that’s used to fund the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. No action has been taken yet…
Cup final disappointment for St Claire’s Comprehensive girls
There was disappointment for St Claire’s Comprehensive junior girls soccer team from Manorhamilton on Wednesday as they lost 3-1 to Killina Presentation Secondary School from Offaly in the FAI National Junior ‘B’ Cup fiinal, played in Athlone. The Offaly team led 2-0 at half-time before an excellent goal early in…
Planning application submitted for almost 90 houses in Sligo
A planning application has been submitted to Sligo County Council to build almost 90 houses in Sligo town. The proposed location for the development is along the Strandhill Road. The planning application for 88 houses was submitted to Sligo County Council on the 15th of February. It consists of 55…
Those living along the Border at greater risk of poverty
New figures show people living in the border region are at a greater risk of poverty than the rest of the country. A new report on regional life in Ireland show that 25.7pc of residents in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal were struggling financially in 2017. People living in the Border…
Revenue stalls VAT increase on vitamins & food supplements
The last minute decision by Revenue to delay placing a 23 percent VAT rate on vitamins and food supplements until November has been given warm welcome by vitamin users and retailers of the product across the north west. The increase was due to be introduced this Friday, but was met…
Obituaries, Wednesday, February 27th, 1 pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Joe Murtagh, Tawley Bridget Philomena Wallace, Sligo Mary Anne McWeeney, Ballyshannon Michael Cornyn, Dowra Tony McGarry, Coola John Joe Murtagh, Tawley, Castlegal, Co. Leitrim after a short illness at Sligo University Hospital.Brother of Annie Dolan, Sligo,…