Mental health service – not fit for purpose
A Sligo TD says mental health services in the north west are not fit for purpose. In total 9,938 staff were employed across mental health services in January this year – that’s an increase of 140 on the previous year. In 2006, A Vision for Change document set out a…
Storm Gareth causes some local disruptions
Two weather warnings remain in place this morning as Storm Gareth batters the country. Counties in the west and north-west are worst affected. In Manorhamilton there are reports of trees down on secondary roads and motorists are advised to proceed with caution. The Lough Gill road is…
Farmers in west Sligo urged to increase security measures
Gardai in Enniscrone have appealed to local farmers to be mindful of their security measures following the theft of a cattle trailer over the weekend in Drumore West. The 12 by 6 Cattle trailer was believed to have been taken some time between Saturday and Sunday last. The trailer is…
Finn Harps to face Sligo Rovers in EA Sports Cup
Finn Harps have been drawn at home to Sligo Rovers in the second round of the EA Sports Cup, the draw for which was made in Abbotstown on Tuesday. The tie will be played on Monday, April 1st in Ballybofey with an 8pm kick-off (Extra-time and penalties if necessary). It…
Carthy blasts Government over brexit
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has accused the government of trying to avert attention away from their own failings over brexit and blame the beef farmers for possibly needing a bailout in the event of a no deal Brexit. Speaking earlier to Ocean FM, Mr Carthy described the move…
Obituaries, Tuesday, March 12th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Muriel Johnston, Belleek Thiaga Nadaraja, Ballincar Grace Gilliland, Bundoran Michael O’ Gara, Kilcar Phyllis Mc Loughlin, Sligo Thomas Hegarty, Glencolmcille Nora McWilliams, Cruckarra, Kilcar Bernadette Doogan, Kilcar Tim Cronin, Carrick…
Tullan Strand plan: Start and finish dates awaited
A new plan has been drawn up to deal with the long running issue of access to Tullan Strand in south Donegal. In the past there has been concern about access to the beach, including for emergency services. But a new plan revealed at this morning’s meeting of councillors from…