Sligo event aimed to highlight plastic concerns
Saturday next is the national Shop & Drop Spree as thousands of shoppers leave their unwanted plastic packaging behind in supermarkets. In Sligo, “the Sick of Plastic group” will be outside Tesco, asking the giant retailer to reduce single use plastics and unnecessary plastic packaging. Customers will be encouraged to…
Fionn Mc Morrow’s family “extremely proud of his achievements”
There was disappointment last night for Sligo’s Fionn McMorrow in the final of Ireland’s got talent. BSD walked away with €50,000 and an hour long special on Virgin Media Television beating a stellar line-up in last night’s final. Sligo Native Fionn McMorrow sailed through to the Grand Final after topping…
Killavoggy locals oppose windfarm construction
Residents living near Killavoggy in Co Leitirim are opposing plans for the construction of a windfarm in the area. Coillte is proposing to develop a commercial scale wind farm located on the northeastern slopes of Carrane Hill, Garvagh, Killavoggy which is situated in north Leitrim. Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy,…
Donegal policing committee member claims bullets sent to him after raising issue of livestock theft
A member of the Donegal joint policing committee has claimed that bullets were sent to him in the post after he raised the issue of the theft of livestock in the county. Laurence McManus has been reacting to media reports linking such thefts with organised crime gangs
Sligo Drumcliffe Councillors fail to support ” no posters motion”
Councillors decided not to support a motion for all candidates in the Sligo Drumcliffe Electoral area to sign-up to a poster free campaign for the local elections in May. The proposal was put forward by Independent Cllr and local election candidate Marie Casserly who said councillors should lead by example…
Tremor of 2.4 Richter Scale magnitude confirmed in South Donegal
Residents in South Donegal report tremor movement in the area late last night and this has now been confirmed by the Donegal Weather Channel. A tremor measuring 2.4 on the Richter Scale occurred in the Donegal Bay shortly before midnight
Obituaries, Monday, April 8th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Andrew Dolan, England, formerly of Carrowmore, Sligo Carmel Clooney, Sligo Margaret Gormley, Bunninadden Thomas Calpin, Ballyshannon Bernadette Coen, Dromahiar and England Peter Cooney, Sligo Christina Gunning, Collooney Francie Kelly, Dromahair Sean…