FF Spokesperson on Sport says FAI ‘debacle’ needs to be dealt with quickly
Fianna Fail’s Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport says the ‘debacle’ around John Delaney needs to be dealt with as quickly as possible. Mr Delaney resigned as Executive Vice President at the weekend. The FAI announced late Saturday night the former CEO was resigning and that they would ‘fulfil certain…
MSLETB WOW Summit taking place this Wednesday
The MSLETB WOW Summit is taking place in Sligo this coming Wednesday. The Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education Training Board aims to provide businesses on how best to develop their company through upskilling. The free event is taking place this Wednesday, the 2nd of October at the Radisson Blu Hotel &…
Biodiversity and the importance of local volunteering – this week’s ‘Green Aware’
On this week’s ‘Green Aware’ slot, the whole issue of biodiversity is discussed, as is the importance of local volunteer groups in dealing with climate change issues. Green Aware is Sligo County Council’s climate change awareness programme. Guests include Siobhan Ryan, Heritage Officer with Sligo County Council, Natascha Telford of…
Calls for safety works to be carried out along path between Ballisodare and Collooney
Calls are being made for works to be carried out on the path between Ballisodare and Collooney as soon as possible. Recently, the route has been cleaned up along with chipped stones placed. There are hopes that more will be done in the new year to make sure the path…
Obituaries, Monday, September 30th 2019, 1 pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patrick O’Brien, Cullens Mary McGarraghy, Sligo Jim McGinley Glencolmcille Patrick John O’Brien, Cullens, Co. Sligo. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Reposing at his late residence this evening from 6 pm to…
Cars smashing into walls of Lennox’s Bridge on regular basis, says local resident
A resident living in the area of Lennox’s Bridge between Kinlough and Bundoran has warned that a serious accident will occur there, unless the bridge is urgently upgraded. Joe Doherty says cars are smashing into walls at the bridge on a regular basis. The narrowness of the bridge means traffic…
Padraig Flynn among those paying tribute to Ray MacSharry at special function
A host of former Ministers including Padraig Flynn, Michael Smith, Mary O’Rourke, Rory O’Hanlon, Noel Dempsey and Mary Coughlan paid tribute to their colleague, Ray MacSharry, at a special This is Your Life event held in his honour at the weekend. Mr Flynn praised Mr MacSharry’s stoicism, while several others…