Calls for electric pluse fishing to be banned
There are calls for electric pulse fishing to be banned on Irish coastal waters. The practice was first prohibited in EU waters in 1998 but a system of derogation have allowed the practice to continue against scientific and environmental advice since 2006. The system involves dragging an electrified net across…
Road in the Achonry area closed due to bridge collapse
A local road in South Sligo has been closed following the collapse of bridge along the route. The section of road which is called the LP44030 is located in the Achonry area and will be closed for a period of around 6 weeks while the bridge is being repaired. Sligo…
Obituaries, Tuesday, March 5th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Pat Fox, London and Manorhamilton Mary Flanagan, Rosses Point. Tom Mitchell, Maugherow and Killarney Yvonne Winters, Trim Nóirín Reilly, Manorhamilton Pat Fox, London and formerly of Brackerymore, Manorhamilton,…
Gardai warn of St Patrick’s Day missing teenager problem
Local Gardai say the incidents of teenagers going missing during St Patrick’s Day celebrations is a regular occurrence and have appealed to parents to take note of what their children are wearing before they go out for our national holiday. Garda Yvonne Carolan discusses this, as well as bogus charity…
A second GP has been appointed for the Ballymote area
A second GP has been appointed for the Ballymote area. The general medical services doctor will fill the post after it was left vacant due to the retirement of another doctor. GMS GP’s are those who see patients under the medical card and GP visit card scheme. The appointment was…
Grange celebrate Connacht soccer title
There were celebrations for the Grange Post Primary School boys under 19 soccer team on Tuesday when they beat St Joseph’s Community College, Charlestown, 1-0 in the final of the FAI Schools Connacht senior ‘C’ cup final, played at the Sligo Regional Sports Centre’s 3G pitch in Cleveragh. Grange had…
O’Neill explains decision behind retirement from politics
Donegal councillor Barry O’Neill is stepping down from politics after a 15 year career. He says a busier home and professional life is the reason behind his decision. The Ballyshannon man was first elected to Donegal Co Co in 2004