Gardai warn of fake ‘movie money’ in circulation
Gardai in Sligo-Leitrim have warned of the existence of so-called ‘movie money’ which is being circulated locally. These are fake counterfeit notes which are used as props in the film industry. Sergeant Angela Cummins of Sligo Gardai gives details on this week’s On The Beat
No reduction to VAT Rate for Hospitality and Tourism sectors
There will no reduction to the VAT rate for the Hospitality and Tourism Sectors in budget 2020. According to the latest national industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation, 57% of hotels have seen a fall in overall business levels compared to this time last year Despite calls from the…
Obituaries, Tuesday, October 8th 2019, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Martin Brown, Bundoran Kathleen McNern, Donegal Kathleen Flanagan, Beltra Martin Brown, 12 Tullan Strand Rd, Bundoran Co Donegal. Suddenly at Sligo University Hospital. Reposing at his late residence today until 9pm.…
Top Irish footballers of all time
Despite being a country that is so passionate about hurling and Gaelic Football, Ireland has produced quite a good number of exceptional soccer players over a period of time. What is even more admirable is that it has done so with a rather amateurish domestic soccer league. These popular Irish…
Woman’s distress after been forced out of flooded house in Donegal Town
Narelle Bell and her children have been forced to move out of their flooded house in Clarendon Drive in Donegal Town, as a result of damage caused by Storm Lorenzo last Friday. She’s currently in emergency accommodation but that provision is only temporary and is not sure how she’s going…
Sligo Credit Union on top with consumer experience
Credit unions have once again topped a report which measures consumer experience. Only 15 out of 160 Irish brands improved their ratings this year, with overall confidence down 4 per cent for the second year running. Telecoms, utilities and public companies were among the poorest performing sectors, according to Amarach…
Glan initiative to be implemented in Sligo Town
A new community initiative is set to be established in Sligo in accordance with An Taisce’s National Spring Clean up and Clean Coasts programmes. GLAN which is Irish for Clean will be piloted in Sligo town only on Thursday to help communities and businesses become more environmentally friendly. Businesses that…