Claims that Connaughton Road cark park is now a fire risk for those living there
It’s been claimed the extended Traveller family living in the public car park in Connaughton Road in Sligo is now at serious risk because of alleged breaches of the fire regulations. Bernadette Maughan, manager of the Sligo Traveller Support Group, says there are now fears of a repeat of a…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Harley, Letterbarrow Teresa Crotty, Belleek Mary Harley, Knockagar, Letterbarrow, Co. Donegal. Peacefully at her residence. Remains reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles this evening until 9pm. Removal from there on Wednesday morning, going…
Bluebird Care hosting free talk in relation to Dementia in Letterkenny on Thursday
Bluebird Care is hosting a free talk in relation to Dementia this Thursday. A number of roadshows are taking place around the country with one in Letterkenny on Thursday May 2nd in the Station House Hotel Letterkenny from 3pm to 5pm. The aim of the talks is to remove the…
Major interest in butcher apprenticeship scheme
More people are returning to their local butchers to buy their meat. And this means a need for more expert butchers. Earlier this month, Education Minister and Donegal TD launched a new National Craft Butcher Apprenticeship. While there has long been apprenticeships for training carpenters, plumbers, plasterers,…
Former Sligo mayor to contest local elections
Former Sligo councillor and two-time mayor of Sligo Jimmy McGarry is to contest the coming local elections. Having had almost 30 years experience in local politics, he narrowly lost his seat at the last local elections in 2014. He has previously been a Labour and Fine Gael party councillor; this…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 30th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Harley, Letterbarrow Teresa Crotty, Belleek Mary Harley, Knockagar, Letterbarrow, Co. Donegal. Peacefully at her residence. Remains will be reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles today from 4pm until 9pm. Removal from there…
Belgian/ Dutch media group to buy INM
A Belgian/ Dutch media group, Mediahuis, is to buy Independent News and Media, the company that owns a range of local newspapers in Ireland, including the Sligo Champion. The deal for 145 million euro was announced to the stock exchange this morning. Shareholders are to receive 10.5 cent per share.…