Martin Ford says ‘Sligo has no mayor’
A Sligo town man protested outside the headquarters of Sligo County Council this morning over the fact that the town does not have its own directly-elected mayor. That’s despite People Before Profit Councillor Gino O Boyle having been selected as mayor last week by councillors from the Sligo Borough District.…
Obituaries, Monday, July 1st, 1 pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Noelle O’Neill, Collooney Kathleen McGovern, Belcoo Michael Francis Hunt, New York and Bunninadden Ernie Browne, Laghey Anthony Banks, Collooney Kathleen Isabella Gregg, Ballinamallard Father Micheal Cawley, Ballina Noelle…
Leitrim councillor defends protesting during Minister’s visit to County
Leitrim Independent councilor, Des Guckian, has defended his one-man protest during Minister Michael Ring’s visit to Drumshanbo last Friday. Despite Minister Ring’s dismissal of him being out of date and belonging to parties of protest, Cllr Guckian says the message of the need to save the West needs to be…
Sligo council meeting adjourned as mark of repect to late Cllr Leo Conlon
The July monthly meeting of Sligo County Council was adjourned this morning as a mark of respect to the late Cllr Leo Conlon, from Geevagh. Cllr Conlon, who died on June 10th, was elected to the council in 1979 and was a councillor for 25 years. He retired in 2004.…
Obituaries, Monday, July 1st, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Bernard McGrath, Blacklion Noelle O’Neill, Collooney Peter McGill, Killybegs Kathleen McGovern, Belcoo Michael Francis Hunt, New York and Bunninadden Ernie Browne, Laghey Anthony Banks, Collooney Kathleen Isabella Gregg, Ballinamallard…
Donegal’s potential ‘Super Eight’ opponents revealed
The potential make-up of Donegal gaelic football’s All-Ireland quarter-final ‘Super Eight’ group now looks clearer following Monday morning’s All-Ireland football qualifier round four draw. The draw sees Connacht finalists Galway face neighbours and rivals Mayo. Meath will play Clare, Cavan face Tyrone and beaten Munster finalists Cork will take on…
Obituaries, Monday, July 1st, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Bernard McGrath, Blacklion Noelle O’Neill, Collooney Peter McGill, Killybegs Kathleen McGovern, Belcoo Michael Francis Hunt, New York and Bunninadden Ernie Browne, Laghey Anthony Banks, Collooney Kathleen Isabella Gregg, Ballinamallard …