International Women’s Day Friday Panel, Pauline McDonagh, Veronica Cawley, Caitriona McGoldrick
An all female line-up on this week’s Friday Panel for International Women’s Day. Pauline McDonagh, Veronica Cawley and Caitriona McGoldrick talk about the event, as well as election posters, Michael Jackson, and St Patrick’s Day drinking
HSE says five-day respite service will be provided at Seaview House in Mountcharles
The HSE says there will be an increase in the respite service from three to five days at Seaview House in Mountcharles. Last week, Donegal councillor Noel Jordan called for clarity about the services. Cllr Jordan pointed out that there had been an announcement last November that a new service…
North west could get snow this weekend
The north west could be hit with snow this weekend. Wintry showers of sleet and snow are being forecast for Saturday night, with the worst to come on Sunday. There will also be frost and icy patches in places as temperatures drop to 0 degrees. Met Eireann forecaster John Eagleton…
Councillors clash in chamber over Collooney N4 projects: Should it be an overpass, work on underpass . . . or both?
Two Sligo councillors who are running for reelection found themselves clashing at this week’s council meeting over work to be done in Collooney. Independent Alliance Councillor Marie Casserly proposed that the council seek funding to improve pedestrian and cyclisit safety at the roundabout at Collooney, with particular attention be given…
Eurovision winner McGettigan supports boycott of this year’s contest
A protest is taking place outside RTÉ studios calling for a boycott of the Eurovision. The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign is appealing for RTÉ and singer Sarah McTernan not to take part in the contest because it’s being held in the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv. Former Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan…
Obituaries, Friday, March 8th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Aileen Iosso, Sligo Teresa Wilson, Kiltyclogher Nora Forde, Easkey Kathleen Friel, Mountcharles Patrick Cassidy, Ballyshannon June Donaghy, Barnasrahy Paddy O’Hara, Manorhamilton…
Concern that dog owners could be shot while dogs attack sheep
With reported increase of sheep being attacked by dogs across the region, a Sligo councillor has warned of the possibility of a dog owner being mistakenly shot, if the problem is not tackled. Farmers have the right to shoot dogs worrying sheep on their lands, and Cllr Michael Clarke says…