Independent women hit out at Govt fund to increase female candidates in local elections
Independent female candidates standing in the local elections in the NW have hit out at the provision of a new Government fund to help boost the numbers of female candidates in the elections. The 500k fund is being shared among political parties only – Donegal councillor, Niamh Kennedy, and candidate…
IT Sligo hosts Tourism Exp ‘FeelTheWest’
A Tourism Expo organised by tourism with event management students is taking place at IT Sligo today. FeelTheWest is a free event and aims to showcase activities and adventures on offer in the the North West. Along with the exhibiting trade stands there will be a number of keynote speakers…
12 emergency care orders issued for children in Donegal in 2017
The Child and Family agency received 12 emergency care orders for children under 18 years of age in Donegal in 2017. Emergency care orders are sought by Tusla when it believes a child is at immediate risk. Nationally Tusla obtained 150 such orders for children at risk nationwide. They last…
Major public wifi investment announced for Donegal
A €150,000 investment is being made to provide free public wifi across county Donegal. The scheme known a Wifi4eu – Digital Donegal will see 75 locations countywide being covered with public Wifi. Some of the locations to benefit in the Donegal Municipal District in South Donegal include Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Carrick,…
Obituaries, Tuesday, March 12th, 1pm
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, Co Donegal Muriel Johnston, Magheramenagh, Belleek, Co Fermanagh. Funeral…
Mixed reaction to latest Brexit developments
The Taoiseach says the legally binding assurances secured by the UK do not undermine the Northern Ireland backstop. British MPs will vote on the withdrawal agreement later after the Prime Minister travelled to Strasbourg yesterday in a last ditch attempt to get Parliament to support her deal. The…
Obituaries, Tuesday, March 12th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Muriel Johnston, Belleek Mary Gabrielle Doherty, Bundoran Thiaga Nadaraja, Ballincar Kevin Bushe, Donegal Town Ann Gorman. Laghey Grace Gilliland, Bundoran Michael O’ Gara, Kilcar Phyllis Mc Loughlin, Sligo Thomas Hegarty, Glencolmcille Nora Williamson, Cruckarra, Kilcar Bernadette Doogan, Kilcar Muriel Johnston,…