Sligo council permission allows Irish Water proceed on plans to upgrade Lough Talt water plant
Irish Water says it is now in a position to upgrade the Lough Talt plant. It’s after Sligo County Council’s decision to grant planning permission to upgrade the existing water treatment plant following a recommendation by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government under the so-called IROPI process. That…
With new wheelchair, easier access for those with disabilities to Rossnowlagh Beach
Those with physical disabilities will now be able to access Rossnowlagh beach more easily. A new wheelchair specifically designed for use on the beach has been unveiled. It follows a fund raising efforts by locals, council staff and Donegal County Council who secured the remainder of the €5,000. Fianna Fail…
Beef Plan Movement plan protest at Ballinasloe summit
The Beef Plan Movement is organising a protest outside the Irish Farmers Journal’s Beef Summit next Thursday to highlight ‘unacceptable’ beef prices. The summit will take place at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe at 6.00pm. Over 1,200 have registered to attend the summit. Speakers will include the Minister for Agriculture,…
Obituaries, Friday, May 3rd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Teresa Crotty, Belleek Fr. Felim Kelly, Bailieborough Patrica Fox, Manorhamilton Muriel Kerr, Kinlough Kathleen Richards, London and Riverstown Maeve Johnston, Sligo May Hickey, Sligo Michael Patrick Conroy, Manorhamilton Teresa…
The Friday Panel, Martina Harkin Kelly, Ciaran Tansey, Marc MacSharry
On this week’s Friday Panel, President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Martina Harkin Kelly, Solicitor, Ciaran Tansey, and Marc MacSharry, TD. Issues discussed include the state of our health services, the Tipperary murder trial, election fever or lack of it, and Donegal earthquakes
PODCAST: IT Sligo Engineering and Technology Expo 2019
The Francie Boylan Show was live from ITSligo Engineering and Technology Expo. Francie spoke with some of the many exhibitors and companies at the event.
Student Enterprise Programme national final takes place today
Business brains of the future are showcasing their ideas and inventions at Croke Park today. 222 teenagers, some as young as 13, will highlight their work as part of the Student Enterprise Programme National Final. Some of the pieces in the competition include a construction safety attachment to prevent suspension…