Obituaries, Friday July 12th 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Martin Coulter, Donegal Town Mary Lambert, Elphin Michael Gorrell, Coventry & Mountcharles Frank Mc Partlan, Glenfarne Elizabeth Doohan, Ballinascarrow Martin (Marty) Coulter, Donegal Town. Suddenly in England. Remains cremated in Hendon, London, England. Ashes in…
Overcrowded train did not breach safety standards, insists Iarnrod Eireann
Iarnrod Eireann have rejected claims by passengers that health and safety standards were breached on last Sunday’s lunchtime train from Dublin to Sligo, which was severely overcrowded. After a flood of complaints, company spokesperson, Barry Kenny, said there was simply no extra carriages available on what was an extremely busy…
Tourism: Promoting the many ‘hidden gems’ of south Donegal
A new tourism promotion effort is to be made to highlight what has been described as the many ‘hidden gems’ in the south Donegal area, including all along Donegal Bay from Bundoran to Glencolmcille. Over the years, Donegal Municipal District councillors have put much work into promoting the tourism potential…
Fears for safety of pedestrians on railway bridge in Ballymote
A Sligo councillor says pedestrians, including children, are at risk when walking across a railway bridge on the outskirts of Ballymote. Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey is calling for safety railings along the footpath at Carrownanty and for speed limit numbers to be painted on the road. He says there…
Obituaries, Friday July 12th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Martin Coulter, Donegal Town Eithnea Clancy, Sligo Mary Lambert, Elphin Kathleen Mc Crann, London and Ballintogher Anthony Coyle, Garrison, Gerry Gilbride, England and Drumkeerin Michael Gorrell, Coventry & Mountcharles Frank Mc…
Sligo council votes for traffic bye-laws in residential areas near where new bridge will be built
People living in an area of Sligo town fear the construction of a new bridge across the Garavogue River will result in heavy goods vehicles going through their residential localities. Councillors Declan Bree, Sinead Maguire and Chris MacManus told a council meeting it was a matter of concern in the…
N4 traffic delays expected at Carrick on Shannon from Monday
Motorists travelling from the north west along the N4 toward Dublin may face delays from Monday., That’s because of roadworks that will be taking place in Carrick on Shannon from the Tesco Roundabout to Ging`s Pub. The works will last until the end of August.. Night time work from 7pm…