Sligo hospital second highest in country for people on trolleys
For the second day running, Sligo University Hospital is ranked second in the country for hospitals with the highest numbers of people waiting on hospital beds. The latest INMO trolley watch figures shows there are currently 50 people waiting on beds in Sligo, second only to Limerick, where the number…
Inquest told Garda investigation of 11-years old Sligo murder is still ‘live’
An inquest in Sligo has heard that a 39-year old man who was shot dead in the town more than 11 years ago died of multiple bullet wounds from various directions. The Garda investigation, into the death of David Lynch, is still live, the inquest was told. The inquest into…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 9th, 1 pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Carmel Clooney, Sligo Bernadette Coen, Dromahair and England Christina Gunning, Collooney Francie Kelly, Dromahair Sean Sweeney, Strandhill Charlie Brady, Carney Elizabeth Holland, Manorhamilton Jack Keown, Belleek Mary King, Garrison Carmel Clooney (nee Nairn),…
South Sligo farmer claims 74 of his sheep stolen since start of year
Michael, who is farmer in South Sligo, has claimed that 74 of his sheep have been missing, and presumed stolen, since the start of this year. He’s been reacting to reports we had on North West Today yesterday that organised gangs are behind numerous incidents of the theft of livestock…
36% of Donegal homes and businesses without high-speed broadband
Thirty-six per cent of homes and businesses in County Donegal are still waiting for high-speed broadband. Fianna Fail Deputy Charlie McConalogue says recent census figures put Donegal as the poorest in the country, with high unemployment and youth emigration. Deputy McConalogue believes lack of high-speed broadband is contributing to this.
McGuinness says Brexit extension may have to be longer than British would like
A Midlands/North West MEP says if Britain is to get an extension to Brexit, the House of Commons will have to come up with a plan that satisfies the EU. Today, the British Prime Minister will hold last-minute talks with the German and French leaders over Brexit – three days…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 9th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Andrew Dolan, England, formerly of Carrowmore, Sligo Carmel Clooney, Sligo Thomas Calpin, Ballyshannon Bernadette Coen, Dromahair and England Peter Cooney, Sligo Christina Gunning, Collooney Francie Kelly, Dromahair Sean Sweeney, Strandhill …