Donegal patients waiting more than two years to see speech and language therapist
Patients in Donegal have to wait more than two years to access a speech and language therapist. Figures obtained by Sinn Fein TD and Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty have confirmed that 520 people are currently on the waiting list for an appointment, with 67 of those waiting more than 24…
Obituaries, Monday July 29th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Maureen Kerins, Bunninadden Bernadette Dougan, Sligo Marion Gallagher, Ballyshannon Maureen Kerins, nee Durcan, Ballinaraw, Bunninadden, Co. Sligo. Peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo. Reposing at Coen’s Funeral Home, Tubbercurry, this evening…
Local councillor describes home help hours scheme in the north west as a ‘post code lottery’
A local councillor is describing the Home Help Hours scheme in the North West as a ‘post code lottery’. Sinn Féin Councillor and General Election candidate, Chris MacManus is making the comments following figures that show 230 people in Sligo and Leitrim are waiting on home help hours. Other counties…
Rory Gallagher steps down as Fermanagh manager
Rory Gallagher has confirmed to Ocean FM Sport that he has stepped down as manager of Fermanagh senior footballers after two years in the role. He informed the Fermanagh county board of his decision on Monday morning. Gallagher, a native of the Erne County, guided the senior footballers to an…
Getting your children healthy for returning to school or college
This week’s health slot discusses going back to school and getting children , college students and their parents packed with health starting the school year. James discussed how important its is to make sure that with changes in routine after the summer months and seasons changing to make sure our…
Former board director of local crèche appalled by RTE documentary
Margaret McGee from Ballymote is a former director of the board of her local crèche. She says she is as someone who has held that position, and also as a childminder and a parent, she is appalled by the revelations contained in last week’s RTE Investigates programme, on breaches in…
Man taken to hospital after from a cliff in Bundoran
A man was removed to Hospital following a fall from a cliff in Bundoran over the weekend. He was located by recuse services and was removed to Sligo University Hospital. He was later transferred to Galway University Hospital to receive further treatment for his injuries. It’s believed the…