Clarity sought on future investment in Donegal community hospitals
Donegal TDs are calling for funding to be committed for three community hospital projects in the county. They are St Joseph’s in Stranorlar, Ramelton and Lifford. They matter was raised again in the Dail yesterday as a result of a motion put forward by Deputies Pat the Cope Gallagher, Charlie…
Minister Creed urged to intervene in Donegal vets crisis.
The shorting of large animal vets is having a very negative impact on farmers in the north west especially those in the County of Donegal. The local agricultural sector is continuing to struggle with the shortage of suitably qualified vets for a period of time and the situation has…
Sligo councillor ‘astounded’ by lack of derelict buildings recorded by Sligo County Council
A Sligo Sinn Fein councillor says he is astounded there are so few derelict buildings recorded by Sligo County Council on its register. At present the local authority says there are fewer than 20 buildings noted on the Derelict Sites Register in the county. Local election candidate Cllr Chris MacManus…
Mark Feehily talks reunions, happiness and Sligo
Westlife have just scored their 16th number one single with “Better Man”. They’re back on the road and better than ever. Mark Feehily had a chat with Francie Boylan today about the reunion, how happy he is now, and his love for Sligo. The Francie Boylan Show airs weekday 11…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 3rd, 1pm
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 Anthony Walklate, known as Tony. Late of Samier Drive, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, and formerly of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Peacefully at…
Manorhamilton candidate calls for move away from single-use plastic
A local election candidate in the Manorhamilton municipal district is calling for people to move away from single-use plastic items. He is also hoping that more local businesses, organisations and public buildings will get involved in the Refill Ireland scheme that is helping Irish towns and cities become more tap-water…
Fitzmaurice poo-poos talk of new Party link-up with Harkin
Independent TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, has flatly denied rumours that he’s been involved in talks with retiring MEP, Marian Harkin, on the formation of a new rural political party. Deputy Fitzmaurice concedes however that he has been approached in this regard in the past by a number of people