Bohan: How can Minister reopen Garda stations in Dublin but not in Leitrim?
A Leitrim councillor says the Justice Minister needs to clarify why he can reopen two garda stations in Dublin but not in Co Leitrim. Rush and Stepaside stations in Dublin were two of 139 closed between 2012 and 2013 during a period of significant cutbacks – however it has since…
Obituaries, Wednesday August 28th, 5 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Hugh Keany, London, formerly of Glenfarne Margaret Ann Hunt, Tubbercurry, formerly of Bunninadden Hugh Keany (Owney), Earls Court, London, and formerly of Cloonaghmore, Glenfarne, Co Leitrim. Funeral service will take place in London at Our Lady of Victories…
It’s back to school — and hopes of a bright future — at St Mary’s College in Ballisodare
A Sligo college that had feared it would be closed has got off to a good start for the new school year, with a first-year enrolment of 19 pupils. It took a strong local campaign before the trustees of St Mary’s College in Ballisodare decided earlier this year to defer…
Population rises across the north west
The population across the north west region has increased according new figures. The latest information from the Central Statistics Office shows a rise of 1% for the region in the last year. The countries population could be on course to hit the 5 million mark next year -the highest since…
Video competition launched for Donegal lovers
If you love Donegal, then you are being urged to make a video to let people know the great place it is. It’s for a video competition that has been launched by Donegal Connect, a project aimed at creating new opportunities for the county by connecting with various people who…
Obituaries, Wednesday August 28th, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Hugh Keany, London, formerly of Glenfarne Joseph Greene, Carndonagh Hugh Keany (Owney), Earls Court, London, and formerly of Cloonaghmore, Glenfarne, Co Leitrim. Funeral service will take place in London at Our Lady of Victories…
Nominations sought from the north west for Carer of the Year Awards
Family Carers Ireland are calling on friends, family members and health professionals to nominate family carers for the 2019 Carer of the Year Awards. The deadline for nominations is the 26th of September. There are two categories of awards, Carer of the Year, and four Young Carer of the Year…