Availability of home-help care a major issue in north Leitrim
A north Leitrim election candidate says the number one issue that’s been raised with her on the doorsteps while out canvassing has been the lack of home-help care for elderly people. It follows comments last week from Sligo University Hospital cardiologist Dr Donal Murray, who told how a 92 year…
Farm accounts co-operative shortlisted for accountancy awards
IFAC – the Irish Farms Accounts Co-operative – has been shortlisted for a number of awards. The Irish accountancy awards take place each year with firm being nominated for Advisory Team, Young Accountant, and Part-Qualified Accountant of the Year along with the main prize of Large Practice of the Year.…
Obituaries, Tuesday, May 7th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Kathleen Richards, London and Riverstown Dessie Waters, Dublin Marie Crowley, Sligo Mary Cox, Garrison Martina McSharry, Kinlough Hugh McGarraghy, Drumcliffe Nancy Clarke, Riverstown Mary Pearson, Donegal Town Laurence…
Sligo’s Conan O’Donnell moves to Japanese Super Rugby team
Sligo native Conan O’Donnell is joining the Japanese side the Sunwolves for the second-half of the Super Rugby season, following his release from Connacht in recent weeks. O’Donnell has linked up with his new team-mates in Australia where the Sunwolves are preparing for their next game against the ACT Brumbies…
Sligo-Drumcliffe area local election candidate debate
The 11 candidates standing for election to Sligo County Council in the Sligo-Drumcliffe area join us for a debate before a live audience at The Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo. Thomas Walsh, Colm McGurran, Seamus Kilgannon, Ciara McLoughlin, Tom Fox, Corey Whyte, Amanda Gallagher, Marie Casserly, Donal Gilroy, Thomas Healy and…
Lists of candidates finalised; now we know the names that will be on the ballot papers
With the lists of local election candidates finalised at last, voters can now get a clear idea of who will be on the ballot papers on election day on May 24th. Overall in County Sligo, north Leitrim and south Donegal area, there are 63 candidates seeking 30 seats. More than…
Donegal Women in Business Network celebrates 20th anniversary
The Donegal Women in Business Network is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The voluntary group which supports women in business in the county is now urging more people to join. The current committee is also seeking help with sourcing any photographs, memorabilia or stories from members from throughout the years 1999…