Cannabis herb, Xanax tablets and cocaine found at house in Calry, Co. Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have seized controlled drugs with an estimated value of more than €100,000. Members of the Sligo/Leitrim Divisional Drug Unit found the drugs after searching a house in the Calry area yesterday (Tues) evening. They discovered four kilograms of cannabis herb, more than 4,000 Xanax tablets and cocaine,…
Good news for Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri in Donegal Town
The gaelscoil in Donegal Town has been given the green light to take the next step in preparation for a new school building. Education Minister and Donegal TD Joe McHugh says Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maistri can now go to what’s known as ‘detailed design stage.’ Speaking to Ocean FM News,…
GP Funding increase – falls Short of what is required
The CEO of the National Association of General Practitioners says new funding announced for general medical practice falls well short of what is required. Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin says a new GP contract will see a 40% increase in funding for general practice during the next four years.…
Sligo bus network requires serious upgrade
The bus network in Sligo and its associated infrastructure are in serious need of upgrade. That’s according to Sligo – Strandhill local election candidate Blaine Gaffney. Mr Gaffney has called on Sligo County Council, Bus Eireann and the NTA to start implementing the necessary changes. Speaking to Ocean FM News,…
Government urged to invest more in public housing
The Government are being urged to move away from the over reliance of the private market and drastically increase state building of public housing to help address the current housing crisis. Local election candidate Jamie Murphy has made the calls adding that there is an over reliance on private Landlords…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 10th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Carmel Clooney, Sligo Francie Kelly, Dromahair Mary King, Garrison Rita Lavin, Ballyfarnon Michael McCrudden, Donegal Town Eamonn Kennedy, Ardara Mary Haughey, Kilcar Carmel Clooney (nee Nairn), Molloway Place, Sligo and formerly of Connaughton Road,…
Calls for Irish compensation culture to be addressed
Over 80 per cent of people believe that there’s a compensation culture in Ireland. That’s according to research for the Personal Injuries Assessment Board which is holding a conference on current and future issues in the personal injuries landscape in Ireland. 62 per cent of people surveyed agree…