Four new water refill stations are to be built in Co. Sligo
Four water fountains, allowing people to refill water bottles, are to be built in Co. Sligo. They will be located in Sligo Town, Rosses Point, Strandhill and Enniscrone. A motion, raised by Independent Sligo Councillor Marie Casserly, last November was passed and now the refilling stations are due to be…
Obituaries, Wednesday, October 9th 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Thomas Kilcoyne, Tubbercurry Josephine Thompson, Enniskillen Sylvia McCarrick (Née Troddyn), Ballisodare Thomas Bartholomew Kilcoyne, (MRCVS), Charlestown Rd., Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Suddenly, at Sligo University Hospital. Reposing at the residence of his sister, Maura…
Call for realistic rents for businesses in Sligo’s Docks – One company paying 31 euro a year
Sligo County Council are to review rents and lease agreements with companies operating in The Docks area of the town. Cllr Declan Bree has called for more ‘realistic’ rents to be charged, after it emerged that one major business was paying only 31 euro a year in rent, which is…
Ronan Coughlan is staying with Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers confirmed on Wednesday that Ronan Coughlan has signed a new contract with the club. The striker, who turned 24 last week, has had an impressive season at The Showgrounds including scoring eight league goals and putting in a number of man of the match displays. He spoke to…
Sligo Fire Service attend the scene of a fire in Cartron Estate last night
Sligo Fire Service attended the scene of a fire in Cartron Estate last night. They were called to the scene of a house on fire at around 8.10pm last night and arrived a few minutes later. The small blaze was brought under control very quickly and there was no one…
Gardaí and Coast Guard carrying out searches for missing person in Enniscrone area
Gardai and The Irish Coast Guard are currently carrying out searches for a missing person in the Enniscrone area. The searches are being conducted after Gardai received reports of person entering the sea at 5.40 p.m. yesterday evening on Enniscrone beach. Anyone with information is asked to contact Enniscrone Garda…
Donegal TD says the treatment of Údarás na Gaeltachta is a ‘national scandal’
The treatment of Údarás na Gaeltachta by various Governments since 2010 has been nothing short of a national scandal. That’s according to Leas Cheann Comhairle and Donegal TD, Pat the Cope Gallagher Speaking to Ocean FM Deputy Gallagher says that the the only agency charged by Government to be responsible…