Rainfall warning in place for region until 9am
A status yellow rain warning remains in place for 7 counties until nine o’clock this morning. The counties affected include Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. There will be showers across the country today, but some dry spells in the afternoon.
Call for Leitrim County Council to restate opposition to fracking
With the first meeting of the new Leitrim County Council set to take place tomorrow (Friday), “The Love Leitrim Group” is calling for the local authority to reassert its opposition to fracking. With fresh fears of fracking projects starting in Fermanagh “The Love Leitrim Group” is encouraging Leitrim County Council…
Fitzmaurice critical of Hogan’s suggestion that suckler farmers diversify to forestry, biomass
An Independent TD is hitting out at the European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan for suggesting that farmers in the west should be encouraged to switch from sucklers to forestry or biomass production. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says not all land in the west is suitable for forestry or biomass production.…
Goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney leaves Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that goalkeeper Mitchell Beeney has left the club by mutual consent. Beeney’s departure was announced on the club’s website and social media platforms on Wednesday evening. The former Chelsea keeper started 13 matches for Rovers this season but had lost his place in recent weeks following…
Ardara man is part of Emerald Warriors Union Cup bid
Ardara native David Watters will be part of the Emerald Warriors rugby squad which will be competiing in he 2019 Union Cup this weekend in Dublin. The Union Cup is Europe’s biggest LGBT+ inclusive rugby tournament kicks off this Friday, June 7th in Dublin City University. 45 teams from 15…
Farmers from throughout the region attend a major meeting in Claremorris
Over 350 farmers gathered in the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, Co. Mayo last night to have their opinions heard on the €100m Brexit Beef Fund. The Irish Farmers Association hosted the information meeting to update attendees and answer questions on the distribution of the funding. Farmers travelled from as…
Obituaries, Wednesday, June 5th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Brian Byrne, Kilcar John Watters, Ballinfull Anne Rose Dolan, Cliffoney Brian Byrne, Bavin, Kilcar., Co Donegal. At the Mater Hospital, Dublin. Funeral from his late residence on Friday morning at 11:30am going to St Cartha’s…