Bláithin Gallagher chosen as the Green Party candidate for Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency
Bláithin Gallagher has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the upcoming general election in the Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency. Votes were cast last night in the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo where Bláithin was the chosen candidate. Party leader, Eamon Ryan, says she has been a…
Rural areas see largest increase in drug crime
The largest increase in drug crime is outside of Dublin. That’s according to the latest CSO figures. There were 214 drug crime arrests made in Co. Sligo last year, up by almost 85% over the fours years leading upto 2018. In South Donegal, there were 58 arrests and a further…
Obituaries, Tuesday, October 29th 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 Seán Lavin, Ballyfarnon Kathleen Garvin, USA and Ballyshannon Joe O’Hara, Chepstow, Wales. Son of Sheila and the…
Fears Fair Deal scheme numbers will continue to rise as cold months approach
There are fears the number of people waiting for a place under the Fair Deal Scheme will continue to rise over the coming cold months. The number waiting on Fair Deal rose from 525 nationally on September 17th, to 686 by the 30th, an increase of over 30% in a…
Obituaries, Tuesday, October 29th 2019, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joe O’Hara, Wales and Manorhamilton Dympna Burns, Boho Anne McGloin, Grange Mary Steels, Sligo Andrew Elliott, Donegal Town Seán Lavin, Ballyfarnon Kathleen Garvin, USA and Ballyshannon Joe O’Hara, Chepstow, Wales. Son…
Obituaries, Tuesday, October 29th 2019, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joe O’Hara, Wales and Manorhamilton Dympna Burns, Boho Anne McGloin, Grange Mary Steels, Sligo Andrew Elliott, Donegal Town Seán Lavin, Ballyfarnon Kathleen Garvin, USA and Ballyshannon Joe O’Hara, Chepstow, Wales. Son…
Leitrim councillor renews call for National Park in north of county
A Leitrim councillor is renewing calls for a National Park to be built in North Leitrim. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock proposed a similar motion two years ago and has now renewed calls in the face of Brexit, as he says the EU will be losing 15 national parks that…