Donegal’s Nora Stapleton gets Sport Ireland role
Sport Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Donegal’s Nora Stapleton as the new Sport Ireland Women in Sport Lead. Nora, a native of Fahan in Inishowen, will leave her current position as the IRFU Women’s and Girls Rugby Development Manager to take up the position with Sport Ireland in mid-April.…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 2nd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Anthony Walklate, Ballyshannon and Stoke-on-Trent Ray Kelly, Oakfield Road, Sligo Neil Doherty, Bundoran Ann McGovern, Dromahair Fr Pat McHugh, Rooskey Cathryn Granaghan, Ballyshannon Eileen Mogan, Oranmore Helena Murphy, Kilglass Anthony Walklate, known as Tony. Late of Samier Drive, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal,…
Cllr claims no-deal Brexit will cause hardship to Leitrim farmers
The issue of border policing in Leitrim in the event of a no-deal Brexit was raised at yesterday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee in Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor and local election candidate Sean McDermott says there will be serious implications for those living along the border in the county…
Yellow weather warning for the north west
A status yellow snow-ice warning has been issued for the north west. The warning for Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Wicklow comes in to effect at 10 o’clock tonight. It’s set to last until 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. Met Eireann says there will be icy conditions and wintry showers which could…
Information meeting on ‘invasive species’ to take place in Grange
An information event for farmers, gardeners and those with an interest in horticulture will take place on what’s described as ‘invasive species’ in Grange next Friday. An invasive species of plant is one that is not native to the area and that has a tendency to spread to a degree…
Leitrim fan’s anger as mother refused entry to Croke Park without ticket for 8 month-old baby
The GAA have been criticised for refusing to allow a Leitrim supporter admission to last weekend’s Croke Park final without a ticket for her eight-month old baby, who she was carrying with her. Seamus insists the GAA regulations in relation to this are unfair and should be changed, despite the…
Arrests in Sligo as part of Garda investigation into moneylending
Gardai have arrested three people as part of an investigation into illegal moneylending in Sligo. The were arrested on suspicion of extortion. A man, aged 46, is currently being detained at Ballymote Garda station. A woman, aged 42, is also being detained at Carrick on Shannon Garda station. A 17…