Easkey protest planned outside council HQ for tomorrow, Wednesday, morning
People from the west Sligo village of Easkey will be protesting outside the offices of Sligo County Council tomorrow morning. They will be highlighting their concerns over what they claim is the ‘destruction’ of a special area of conservation in the village as well as alleged pollution of a river.…
Cllr Bree describes recycling price hikes as outrageous
A Sligo cllr is describing moves by a waste collection company to increase charges for collecting recycling materials as outrageous. It’s understood Greenstar/Panda waste collection has announced it will increase it’s charges by 28% from June 1st. In addition to these charges for recycling material the company will also be…
Obituaries, Tuesday, May 7th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Kathleen Richards, London and Riverstown Linda Baskin, Kinlough Dessie Waters, Dublin Marie Crowley, Sligo Mary Cox, nee Maguire, Dooard Rd., Garrison Martina McSharry, Kinlough Hugh McGarraghy, Drumcliffe Nancy Clarke, Riverstown Mary Pearson, Donegal…
New funding available for film and television productions in Sligo and Donegal
Film and television projects in Sligo and Donegal are benefiting from a new funding investment. The two million euro Western Region Audiovisual Producer’s Fund – or WRAP Fund – aims to support local talent and increase the economic impact of the industry in the region. One of the projects which…
Darkness into Light takes place this Saturday
With just days to go until Darkness into Light on May 11th, the event organisers, Pieta, are calling on people across the north west to join them to raise much need funding and awareness for the prevention of suicide and self-harm and the promotion of positive mental health. Over 200,000…
Obituaries, Tuesday, May 7th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Kathleen Richards, London and Riverstown Linda Baskin, Kinlough Steve McPhilemy, Ballybofey Dessie Waters, Dublin Marie Crowley, Sligo Kevin Fleming, Dundalk and Sligo Mary Cox, nee Maguire, Dooard Rd., Garrison Martina McSharry, Kinlough Hugh…
Proposals to cut back loading bay times in Sligo
There are proposals to cut back loading bay times for commercial vehicles in some locations in Sligo town. Currently some loading bays are operational all day and some operate until 12 noon. A local election candidate for the Renua Party has suggested all town centre loading bays be regulated for…