Listeners divided on deportation of Lisa Smith back home
A former Garda Sergeant from Donegal and former member of the Defence Forces from Sligo are among those opposed to the deportation of Lisa Smith to Ireland, on grounds of national security. But Mary feels she should be welcomed back, on grounds of humanity Pic credit, Newstalk
Moves to reopen Fairgreen in Sligo town
There are hopes that progress can be made soon on work to reopen a recreation area in Sligo town that has been closed for more than a year because of vandalism. It’s the Fairgreen, where a new pedestrian and cycleway is to be provided. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree told…
Obituaries, Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Charles Townsend, Ballisodare Maura Shovlin, Sligo David Stapleton, New Zealand and Sligo Donald Daly, Tullaghan Jim Cawley, Ballymote, Gerry Hoy, Enniskillen Davina Cawley, Ballisodare Bea McGonagle,Sligo Charles (Charlie) Townsend, Union,…
Deputy Scanlon says Bingo halls cannot be subjected to a 50 percent reduction in Bingo payouts.
A Sligo/Leitrim and South Donegal TD says Bingo halls cannot be subjected to a 50 percent reduction in Bingo payouts. Players from around the country will gather at Leinster House to highlight their opposition to new gambling laws being introduced this week. The Gambling and Lottiers Bill will see any…
59 waiting on hospital beds in the north west
There are 59 patients are waiting on trolleys at hospitals across the North West this morning. Currently there are 30 waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital. 12 of those are in the emergency department with 9 elsewhere. The Number at Sligo University Hospital for today is 19 according to…
Ambulance turnaround times need serious improvement – Pat the Cope
Urgent action must be taken to address the huge deterioration of ambulance turnaround times over the past two years in Sligo and Donegal. That’s according to Leas Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher who’s comments come following information released by Fianna Fáil health spokesperson, Stephen Donnelly. An Ambulance turnaround…
Not Clickety Clicking with local bingo players – Uproar over change to law
Local bingo players are outraged over new legislation which would see prize money reduced to 50% of funds collected by operators of any one bingo event. The Gaming and Lotteries Bill is to be discussed in the Dail tomorrow, and locals see it as a much bigger issue of rural…