Concern over possible flooding at Grange
Farmers and landowners in an area in north Sligo have raised concerns that they may been at risk of flooding due to soil from a nearby construction site being spread on a local flood plain. It’s claimed waste material from the building of the new Waste Water Treatment Plan in…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 2nd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Teresa Crotty, Belleek Pearl Campbell, Sligo Fr. Felim Kelly, Bailieborough Patrica Fox, Manorhamilton Muriel Kerr, Kinlough Teresa Crotty, (nee Graham) Rocorn, Corry, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh BT 93 3 FU.…
Biggest engineering and tech expo in NW comes to an end at IT Sligo
The biggest engineering and tech Expo in the northwest is coming to an end about now (6pm) at IT Sligo today as the industry continues efforts to attract more women to the sector. Today’s event featured over 40 industry representatives. Head of the Engineering and Design Faculty at IT Sligo,…
Call for works on N56 in Donegal
There are concerns over lack of plans to upgrade a stretch of road on N56 in Donegal. Currently road improvement works are ongoing on the route between Mountcharles and Inver Bridge but the section of road from Inver Bridge to Killybegs will not be included as part of this. Local…
Group of Leitrim students to take part in final of ‘NFTE’ competition
A team of transition year students from Leitrim has made it to the final of the ‘Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship’ or NFTE business awards in Dublin. The students from St Clare’s Comprehensive in Manorhamilton have qualified as finalists representing the Sligo/Leitrim area at the event in the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 2nd, 2pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Teresa Crotty, Belleek Pearl Campbell, Sligo Fr. Felim Kelly, Bailieborough Teresa Crotty, (nee Graham) Rocorn, Corry, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh BT 93 3 FU. Neighbours and friends are welcome at the family home on Saturday from…
At last . . . major work on Sligo’s O Connell Street is underway
The major enhancement of O’ Connell Street in Sligo is expected to be completed next year. Works, which will include the widening of footpaths, finally started this week after a long delay. It’s understood there is a possibility the town’s main street may be fully pedestrianised in the future. Director…