Call to ‘flood’ Cavan-Fermanagh border area with Garda resources
The Justice Minister and the Garda Commissioner are being urged to flood the Cavan-Fermanagh border with resources to end the intimidation against Quinn Industrial Holdings. The directors of the company say they’re not surprised to receive yet another death threat, which follows the vicious attack and torturing of their colleague…
Sligo and Leitrim rank top 4 finalists in this years EDEN awards
Sligo and Leitrim have come out on top as the top finalists for the European Competition for Best Health and Well-Being. Failte Ireland has announced that Strandhill, Sligo and Leitrim is part of four Irish Finalists at this year’s European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) competition to find the destination in…
Efforts to resolve issues in Ballisodare of parking and pedestrian safety
Efforts are underway to try to resolve a number of issues in the County Sligo village of Ballisodare in relation to parking and pedestrian safety. Ballisodare is one of the fastest-growing villages in the county, mainly due to the number of people who are moving to live there and its…
New extension approved for Summerhill College in Sligo
A new extension has been approved for Summerhill College in Sligo. The new buildings, expected to be complete by September 2021, will be a major boost in helping the college cater for its growing number of students. The Department of Education and Skills approved the new extension this week, news…
Leitrim councillor highlights everyday challenges people with disabilities face
A Leitrim councillor is highlighting the everyday challenges people with disabilities face in the county. At a recent meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting, Independent Councillor Felim Gurn, asked the council to look at issues in Manorhamilton and Dromahair. Some of the concerns are over footpath access as well as…
Sligo councillor calls on OPW to buy building for use as new Tubbercurry Garda Station
A South Sligo councillor is calling for a former government office building in Tubbercurry to be bought for use as a new Garda station in the town. The 8,000 square foot two-storey building is located beside the current Garda station in Tubbercurry. The building had been occupied for a number…
Obituaries, Wednesday, October 30th 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joe O’Hara, Wales and Manorhamilton Anne McGloin, Grange Mary Steels, Sligo Andrew Elliott, Donegal Town Kathleen Garvin, USA and Ballyshannon Jeannette Regan, Letterkenny Heather Stevenson, England and Laghey Joe O’Hara,…