Fewer than 30 asylum seekers will now be housed in Ballinamore
It’s been confirmed that fewer than 30 asylum seekers will be housed at a Direct Provision Centre in County Leitrim. There had been fears among locals in Ballinamore that there would by 130 people, which sparked protests – however the developer says it would have been very unusual. Seven families…
Campaigners welcome planning approval for new Donegal Town cinema
Those campaigning for the provision of a new cinema for Donegal Town have welcomed the decision to grant planning permission for such a development at Drumlonagher. It follows disappointment when a similar application was rejected, two years ago
Obituaries, Friday, November 29th, 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Hunt, Tubbercurry Martin Cullen, London and Glencar Margaret Daly, Enfield Peter McHugh, Drumcliff Columb McBride, Sligo Mary Hunt, (nee Mullarkey), Chaffpool, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Lough Talt, Aclare, Co. Sligo. Peacefully…
I was mugged by a flock of seagulls – Politician tells of frightening attack
Fine Gael Senator and Sligo-Leitrim General Election candidate, Frank Feighan, has told how he was attacked by a flock of seagulls on Grafton Street in Dublin yesterday. Senator Feighan raised the matter in the Seanad, suggesting something needs to be done to control such activity
Obituaries, Friday, November 29th, 2019, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Hunt, Tubbercurry Martin Cullen, London and Glencar Margaret Daly Enfield, Co. Meath Peter McHugh, Drumcliff Columb McBride, Sligo Mary Hunt, (nee Mullarkey), Chaffpool, Tubbercurry, Co.Sligo and formerly of Lough Talt, Aclare, Co. Sligo.…
Lack of resources for ambulances crews to deploy from Ballymote
A Sligo councillor has been told that parking bays for ambulances at a new Primary Health Care Centre in the south of the county cannot be used by ambulance crews because of lack of resources at present. At this week’s Regional Health Forum West meeting in Galway, Fine Gael Councillor…
HSE budget shortfall is hindering disability services in Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor says a €40m shortfall in the HSE budget for disability services is hindering efforts to provide housing for people with disabilities in their own areas. Leitrim Independent Councillor Felim Gurn told a meeting of the Regional Health Forum in Galway this week that parents of those with…