VAT rates need to be reduced for north west hospitality sector
The government have been called to divert funds form its ‘Brexit war fund’ to the local hospitality sector in the form of VAT rate reductions. The Restaurants Association of Ireland are calling on the government to reduce the food VAT rate after recent figures released by the CSO…
Donegal GAA accounts show surplus of €311K
Donegal GAA recorded an operating surplus of €311,430 for 2019, when the annual accounts were presented at Wednesday night’s Convention in Ballybofey. County Treasure Alan Boyd reported an increase in sponsorship and gate receipts for the past year – and that team expenses had dropped back below the €1million figure…
Obituaries, Wednesday, December 11th, 2019, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Gerry Davey, Ballymote Dora Maynard, Belcoo and England Gertie Mullaney, Boyle Claire Hallinan, Culleens Darren Monaghan, Frosses, and Mountcharles Mary Ferguson, Garrison Gerry Davey, Doomore, Ballymote, Co. Sligo (F56TY77). Suddenly. Remains will…
Sligo Food Trail launch new video highlighting successful Harvest Feast
Sligo Food Trail have launched a new video highlighting the successful Harvest Feast. As part of the trails Taste the Island initiative, a feast was held in October in which Failté Ireland CEO, Paul Kelly attended. Mr Kelly had plenty of praise for the event saying ‘the passion and work…
Summerhill lose Connacht final on penalties
There was disappointment for Summerhill College senior gaelic footballers on Wednesday when they lost the Connacht Colleges senior ‘A’ league final. The sides finished level at 1-9 to 0-12 after extra time. St Gerald’s won the shootout 3-1. The College had led by 1-3 to 0-5 at half-time with Mark…
Church of Ireland branded ‘unchristian’ by singer over Sligo organist controversy
The decision to ask an organist to step aside from playing in Church of Ireland churches in Drumcliffe and Munninane in North Sligo, because of his same sex marriage, has been condemned. Singer James Nelson of The Celtic Tenors says he’s shocked at developments and has described it as an…
Newcastle Utd to compete at Sligo Super Cup
Organisers of Sligo Super Cup youth soccer touirnament have announced that Newcastle United will compete in next year’s event. They are one of two English Premier League clubs to send their under 12 academy teams to the Showgrounds for the three-day tournament next April. Southampton are the other. The 2020…