MacSharry calls for food regulator or ombudsman
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling for a food regulator or ombudsman to ensure beef farmers get a fair price for their produce. During a debate in the Dail yesterday, Deputy Marc MacSharry says action needs to be taken now to support these farmers, particularly because of the impact Brexit will…
Sligo event tonight will explore culture, peace and communities
The first in a series events that seek to explore ways in which culture can help create stronger and more peaceful communities is taking place in Sligo tonight. There are three events in total taking place over the coming weeks as part of the Peace IV (4) Yeats Society project.…
Manorhamilton event to help small and medium tourism businesses
Small and medium tourism businesses will have an opportunity to learn more about developing their operations at a free event on Tuesday next April 2nd in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim. The event, which will feature a number of speakers, will take place in the Castle Cafe and is part of what’s…
Obituaries, Thursday, March 28th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Thomas Joseph Davey, Boston and Ballymote Hugh Brendan McGauran, Belleek Muriel Jenkins, Cheshire and Strandhill Malachy Peoples, Stranorlar Annette Maguire. London and Mountcharles Kathleen Smyth, Sligo Dolly McCrea, Donegal Town May Gorevan, Sligo Thomas Joseph (Bunny)…
Transport Minister won’t intervene in Ballyshannon woman’s disabled access dilemma
Transport Minister, Shane Ross, has said he can’t intervene in the case of Ballyshannon woman, Vicky Matthews, who is campaigning for the provision of wheelchair-accessible public buses on the Donegal Town to Sligo route. Vicky says the lack of such a facility is hampering her plans to take up a…
MEP says EU time change vote could mean different time zones in Ireland
A Midlands North West MEP says the EU time change vote could lead to different time zones in Ireland. MEPs have voted to scrap the practice of moving clocks forward by an hour in spring then back again in the autumn in the EU from April 2021, two years later…
Shots fired at a residence in Sligo town
Gardai are investigating after shots were fired at a residence in Sligo town. The incident happened at an apartment block in Riverside, Sligo on Tuesday night at around 11.30pm. Shots were allegedly fired at the front window of an apartment and two men wearing black clothing and masks were seen…