Obituaries, Wednesday, October 2nd 2019, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret Mulkeen, Tubbercurry Liam Molloy, England and Inver Denise McGreevy, Carrick-on-Shannon Freddy Conaghan Mullaghmore and Inver Muriel Berry, Donegal Town Edward O’Gara, Glencolmcille Margaret Mulkeen, nee Egan, Ballymote Road,…
Resign, the whole lot of them – Caller’s anger on Donegal Property Tax hike
Donegal resident, Martin, has called on all those 15 councillors who voted for increase in the property tax in the County to resign their positions. He says facilities, as they are in the county, are unacceptable, and his own mother, who lives nearby, can’t visit him because of poor lighting…
Sligo Rovers looking for new club sponsor
Sligo Rovers are looking for a new main club sponsor. Volkwagen Connollys are ending their eight-year partnership with the club at the end of this season. Connolly’s became the main sponsors of Rovers in 2012, the year they won the league. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Rovers confirmed that…
Obituaries, Wednesday, October 2nd 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret Mulkeen, Tubbercurry Liam Molloy, England and Inver Denise McGreevy (nee Cosgrove), Carrick-on-Shannon Freddy Conaghan Mullaghmore and Inver Margaret Mulkeen, nee Egan, Ballymote Road, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Culmore, Castlerea, Co.…
Donegal’s councillors debate decision to raise Property Tax
Councillor Niamh Kennedy was one of those 15 councillors who this week voted in favour of a 15% rise in property tax in Donegal. Councillor Michael McMahon was one of those 13 who voted against. They’ve been justifying their decisions
Irish mackerel fishing quota recommended to increase by 19.7% for 2020
A major increase in the Irish quota for Mackerel catches could be worth up to 80 million Euro to Irish fishing industry and in particular fishermen in the north west. The International Council for Exploration of the Sea have recommended 19.7% increase in Mackerel catches for 2020. The Irish Quota…
Arts Council funding announced for artists and projects in the north west
The Arts Council of Ireland is to invest €7.3m into artists and projects across the country. Some 131 artists, projects and events are to benefit through the Arts Grant Funding Programme. The fund was first introduced in 2018 under their 10 year strategy; ‘Making Great Art Work, while a further…