Claim that child protection programme ‘focuses more on paperwork than protection’
A member of the primary teachers union from Donegal says the new child protection programme is more focused on paperwork than protection. Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspections are to commence from today at primary schools around the country. The union wants the start of the scheme postponed until teachers have…
IT Sligo mourns the deaths of two of its students
IT Sligo is reeling from two tragedies this week. The college says it is working with the HSE after one of its students tragically died from meningitis. They say “all appropriate health measures” are being taken after 21-year old footballer Adam Mulchrone sadly passed away last weekend after falling ill.…
North Sligo woman will be 100 this Saturday
A North Sligo woman will be celebrating a very special birthday tomorrow, Saturday. Bridie Durcan will be 100 years old. During her lifetime, she worked in various places, including Lissadell House. Speaking to Ocean FM News this afternoon, she recalled her time there.
Farmers to get compo if there’s a no-deal Brexit
Farmers will get compensation to help them adjust to price shocks if there’s a no-deal Brexit. That’s according to the Agriculture Minister who says agri-food and fisheries are the two most exposed sectors. Earlier this week, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said there could well be job losses in those sectors.…
Obituaries, Friday, February 1st, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Gerard Mc Loughlin, Rosses Point Evelin McDivitt, Carrick Teresa Rooney, Rossinver Michael McHugh, London and Blacklion Frances Gallagher, Ballyshannon Ultan Emmett, Ballyfarnon Charlie Maloney, Ardara Mary Molloy, Laghey Nora Flanagan, Arigna …
The Friday Panel, Andy The Bull McSharry, Blair Feeney, Dermot Layden
On The Friday Panel this week, farmer and campaigner, Andy The Bull McSharry, Fine Gael election candidate, Blair Feeney, and author and former lecturer, Dermot Layden. The decline of rural Ireland, drink driving legislation, the nurses’ strike, dogs attacking sheep, the snowy conditions, and St Brigid’s Day are among the…
Cllr McCartin will not seek reelection in Leitrim
For the first time in more than 50 years, the McCartin name will not be on a ballot paper in Leitrim for this May’s local elections. It’s after sitting Fine Gael Councillor John McCartin confirmed he will not be running for reelection, having been a councillor for the past 10…