Local concerns voiced over Burton Street Link
Concerns have been raised locally over the delay in developing the ‘Burton Street Link in Sligo. The propsed T2 to T12 road will link the Mail Coach Road/Connolly Street junction with the one at Burton Street/Pearse Road. Independent Councillor Declan Bree says the delay is causing difficulties for residents in…
Unnecessary administration delays for returning medical professionals.
A general election candidate in the Sligo Leitrim constituency says young medical professionals returning home are finding it difficult obtain work in their profession due to unnecessary administration delays. Fianna Fail’s Shane Ellis says the system in place is not working and that it needs to be streamlined. …
Funding boost for north west beef farmers
There is good news for beef farmers across the north west this morning following the announcement from the Minister for Agriculture of a new 100 million euro funding for farmers involved in the sector. The Beef Exceptional Aid Measure will provide financial aid to Irish beef farmers most affected…
North Sligo’s Christopher O’Donnell retains national sprint title
North Sligo athletic club’s Christopher O’Donnell retained his Irish Life Health national senior 400 metres title on Sunday in Santry in dramatic fashion. O’Donnell, a native of Grange, just pipped the fast-finishing Harry Purcell (Trim AC), who appeared to try and jump across the finish line in a desperate attempt…
Sligo reach women’s All-Ireland quarter-finals
Sligo women’s gaelic footballers are through to the All-Ireland intermediate championship quarter-finals after a 2-12 to 3-6 win against Limerick in their decisive qualifer game on Sunday in Tubbercurry. The result means Sligo finished top of Group 1 on scoring difference, ahead of Kildare and Down. Sligo led by 2-7…
The Rovers Review podcast 28/07/2019
Listen back to The Rovers Review as we reflect on Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Bohemians. Man of Match David Cawley joins us live – plus – Sligo Rovers Chairman Martin Heraghty is elected to the new interim FAI Board. The Rovers Review is live every Sunday from 6.30. Contact the…
Obituaries, Sunday July 28th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patricia Dunleavy, Drumcliff Anne McCartan, Newtowngore, Joe Mc Munn, Dromard Bridie Judge, Ballygawley Bridget Keenan, Sligo Nina Hayden, Sligo Maureen Kerins, Bunninadden Patricia Dunleavy (nee Feeney) Keelty, Drumcliff, Co. Sligo. Reposing at her home today…