Sitting councillor who lost seat says electoral boundaries a major factor in losing votes
A sitting Sligo councillor who lost his seat in the election says the changing of the electoral area boundaries was a major factor in his losing votes. Fianna Fail’s Seamus Kilgannon also says he didn’t get the protection he deserved from his party running two party candidates in a five-seater…
48 people were homeless in the north west last month
There were 33 men and 15 women homeless in the north west last month. That’s according to figures from the Depatment of Housing, Planning and Local Government for the week 22nd to 28th April. Twenty-eight of those who were homeless were aged between 25-44. Eleven were aged between45 and 64…
Head of group for nursing homes says there is a threat to the ongoing sustainability of care
The head of the umbrella group for private and voluntary nursing homes says there is a threat to the ongoing sustainability of nursing home care. Tadhg Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland, says nursing homes have to be put on a sustainable financial footing, particularly in areas such as the…
Survey shows workers who move to the NW have lower costs, more disposable income and better work-life balance
Workers moving to the north west have lower living costs, high disposable income and a better work-life balance. And highly-qualified professionals are among those now coming to live and work in counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The latest insight into why workers are choosing the north west comes…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 30th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Brendan Connolly, Tubbercurry Kathleen Crowne, Sligo Bridie Kirrane, Tubbercurry Brendan Balfe, Sligo Ann Gallagher, Ballyshannon Robert Vance, Mountcharles Tommy Heraghty, Manorhamilton …
IFA says farmers should have nothing to fear from rise of the Green Party
Farmers in the north-west should have nothing to fear from any possible consequences from the recent political gains made by the Green Party. The president of the IFA Joe Healy has moved to ease some of the fear that has spread through the agriculture sector when it comes to anticipating…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 30th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Fitzgerald, Drumshanbo Brendan Connolly, Tubbercurry Vincent Somers, Sligo Grainne Bach, Killybegs Kathleen Crowne, Sligo Bridie Kirrane, Tubbercurry Brendan Balfe, Sligo Ann Gallagher, Ballyshannon …