Obituaries, Wednesday, April 3rd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Anthony Walklate, Ballyshannon and Stoke-on-Trent Fr Pat McHugh, Rooskey Cathryn Granaghan, Ballyshannon Eileen Mogan, Oranmore Helena Murphy, Kilglass Jim Golden, Ballintra Maureen Mullen, Collooney Margaret Farry, Rosses Point Mary Duffy, Belleek Anthony Walklate, known as Tony. Late of…
Councillors clash over Donegal rates increases
Donegal Sinn Fein councillor Marie Therese Gallagher has clashed with Fianna Fail councillor, Micheal Naughton, on her party’s lack of support for a reduction in rates in the County. Cllr Gallagher says small businesses are struggling with payments, but Cllr Naughton maintains her party failed to change that when they…
Summerhill College win Connacht rugby title
There was delight for the Summerhill Collge under 14 rugby team on Wednesday when the Sligo school captured the Connacht under 14 ‘A’ league title with an 18-5 win against Marist College (Athlone) in Tuam. It is Summerhill’s first Connacht title in rugby at this grade since 1988. Despite playing…
Whale washed up on north Sligo beach
A whale has been washed up on a north Sligo. The 12 metres long female sperm whale was found earlier today on Streedagh beach. The Irish Whale and Dolphin have been informed. This follows the beaching of a number of whales over the past few months along…
Killybegs Mairead Anderson to compete in Chowder Cook-off
Killybegs-based Mairead Anderson will become the latest chef from the county to fly the Donegal flag when she heads to Kinsale, Co Cork, this Sunday for the 9th All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off. The Galway native first came to Donegal in 1996 when she attended college in Killybegs, eventually settling there with…
I’m hoping for a miracle – Colleagues rally round to help Sligo woman in cancer battle
44 year old Charlotte Costello, from Sligo, now living in Glencar, was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, last November. Her life has been a blur of hospital visits and chemotherapy treatment since then. Charlotte and husband, Jonathan, emphasise the importance of seeking second medical opinions in such…
Fine Gael add McGloin to contest Ballinamore Municipal District
Fine Gael have added the former County Councillor Enda McGloin to their ticket to contest a seat on the Ballinamore Municipal District. Enda McGloin will be the party’s second candidate for Electoral area after Ita Flynn was selected at a party convention. The Drumshanbo based party administrator was selected to…