Talks on wellbeing for the elderly to take place in Leitrim
A number of talks focusing on the health and wellbeing for older people is starting in Leitrim next month. ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ is a series of six talks – over six consecutive weeks- aimed at bringing older people together to develop social connections. The events will take place in the Bush…
Obituaries, Friday August 30th, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ina Kane, Carrigaline, Co Cork, and late of Strandhill Road, Sligo Peter McManus, Manorhamilton, formerly Blacklion Ina Kane, nee Cooper, Upper Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline, Co Cork, and late of Strandhill Road, Sligo. Reposing at Forde’s Funeral Home, Old…
Surprise and disappointment as Knock Shrine not included in top tourism attraction list
There’s been criticism of the exclusion of Knock Shrine from Failte Ireland’s list of top tourism attractions in Ireland. Tommy feels it makes no sense, considering the fact that 1.5 million people visit Knock every year, and that other countries promote their churches and religious sites for tourists
Lucy Conlon Oates wins gold at European Kickboxing Championships
Lucy Conlon Oates from Collooney Kickboxing Club has won gold at the WAKO European Cadetss & Juniors Kickboxing Championships in Gyor, Hungary. The Sligo girl beat an Italian opponent in Friday’s final. Áine Conlon, who’s Lucy’s mum, and also coaches the 12-year-old along with lead coach Des Leonard, spoke to…
Gardai seeking witnesses to accident on Bundoran Road outside Sligo town
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to an accident on the Bundoran Road outside of Sligo yesterday afternoon when a man in his 20s was hit by a car. The incident happened about 4pm and the man was taken to Sligo University Hospital with minor injuries. Garda enquiries are ongoing. Anyone…
MacSharry: People suffering because of delays with Fair Deal Scheme
A Sligo TD says elderly people are suffering because of delays with the Fair Deal Scheme. Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry says the scheme remains in crisis as the Government is failing to press ahead with a pricing agreement. Under the scheme people make a contribution to the cost of…
North-west GPs urged to take part in medication study
A cross-border primary care study is recruiting GPs from across the north west. Doctor surgeries in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim with more than one GP are being invited to take part in medication reviews of patients with multiple long-term health conditions. A research team from NUI Galway, including partners from…