Gardaí appeal for information on car fire outside Leitrim TD’s home
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to a car being set on fire outside of a Leitrim TD’s home this week. Gardai are in the early stages of an investigation and have yet not determined any motive for the crime at this time. Emergency services attended the…
Obituaries, Tuesday, October 29th 2019, 5pm
Obituaries, Tuesday, October 29th 2019, 5pm 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 Seán Lavin, Ballyfarnon Kathleen Garvin, USA and Ballyshannon Jeannette Regan,…
Allocation of funding for Agricultural shows in the north west
A local Senator has welcomed the allocation of funding for Agricultural shows in the north west. Minister Michael Ring recently announced funding of €600,000 for Agri shows with each show to receive at least €5,000. Many agricultural shows are in rural areas and face financial challenges in trying to deliver…
Naomh Eoin book their place in Connacht final
Naomh Eoin are through to the Connacht junior club hurling championship final after a 0-17 to 1-11 win over holders Carrick Hurling in Markievicz park on Monday. Naomh Eoin led 0-11 to 0-6 points at the interval but an early second half goal from James McNabola cut the Sligo side’s…
EXCLUSIVE – Deputy Martin Kenny responds to arson attack, death threats
Following the arson attack on his car which was parked at his home in Aughavas, Co. Leitrim on Bank Holiday Monday, Sligo Leitrim TD, Deputy Martin Kenny spoke with John Lynch on North West Today about the events of the weekend and the recent death threats that were made against…
Trolley figures spike in the North West
Both university hospitals in the North West have been ranked within the top 5 worst affected hospitals in the country today. Sligo University Hospital is the 4th worst affected hospital in the country, with Letterkenny coming in 5th when it comes to trolley figures released by Irish Nurses and Midwives…
Irish Heart Foundation offering free heart health checks in Manorhamilton
The Irish Heart Foundation is rolling out a Mobile Health Unit across part of Leitrim this week. Today, Tuesday, Oct 29th, a mobile unit is offering free heart health checks in Manorhamilton until 4 pm. Nurses are offering a free blood pressure check, a pulse check, heart health information and…