Mental health programme to take place in Sligo
A mental health information programme for people with Schizophrenia, Psychosis or Bipolar Disorder is due to take place in Sligo. The EOLAS programme will work with service users and their families to provide information and promote recovery and was developed by Dr. Pat Gibbons and the Celbridge Adult Mental Health…
Concern over blocking of disabled areas in Ballymote
The chief executive of Sligo County Council says that when it comes to motorists not parking in disabled access areas and parking spaces, it’s all down to personal responsibility and driver behaviour. Ciaran Hayes was speaking at a meeting of councillors from the Ballymote/Tubbercurry/Municipal District at which the issue of…
156 new jobs created in the Donegal Gaeltacht last year
156 new jobs were created in the Donegal Gaeltacht in 2018 – an increase of 85 positions on the previous year. There are 2,278 jobs in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in Donegal, the highest number of jobs since 2008. Last year the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta approved a…
Obituaries, Friday, February 1st, 1pm
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 Gerard Mc Loughlin, Lower Rosses, Rosses…
The Metalman Swim Series 2019
The Metalman Swim Series returns again for 2019. It’s a one day event this year on Saturday 8th of June. They’ve also added 2 new events this year. Entries will open on February 5th. Shane O’Doherty spoke to Francie Boylan on Outdoor Pursuits about the event but also about other…
Obituaries, Friday, February 1st, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Gerard Mc Loughlin, Rosses Point Miriam Devaney Sligo Annie Curneen, Kinlough Evelin McDivitt, Carrick Teresa Rooney, Rossinver Michael McHugh, London and Blacklion Frances Gallagher, Ballyshannon Ultan Emmett, Ballyfarnon Charlie Maloney, Ardara, Gerard Mc…
Justice minister fails to give construction date for Sligo Garda Station
The Minister for Justice has failed to say when building work will begin on a new Sligo Garda Station. Sligo Leitrim TD Tony McLoughlin asked the minister to outline details for the construction for the station in a parliamentary question. A site in Caltragh was secured for the new garda…