Letterkenny University hospital extend no visitor policy due to high number of people with flu symptoms
Letterkenny University Hospital have extended their no visitor rules today. No one is allowed to visit Letterkenny University Hospital other than exceptional circumstances and following approval with a ward manager. The reasoning is due to the high number of people arriving with flu symptoms which put vulnerable people at risk…
Sligo man named locally as Galway assault victim
The man who died after allegedly been assaulted in an incident in County Galway yesterday morning has been named locally as Charles Townsend, of Union, Ballisodare in Sligo. Mr. Townsend, who was in his 60’s, was a well known local osteopath. A man in his 70s remains in Garda custody…
GAA Convention dates for Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal
Here are the 2019 GAA Convention dates for Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim: DONEGAL Wednesday, December 11th, in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey Registration for delegates from 7pm. Convention starts at 7:30pm SLIGO Thursday, December 12th, in the Clayton Hotel Sligo Convention starts at 7:30pm Ocean FM will broadcast live from Convention from…
Obituaries, Monday, December 2nd, 2019, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: James Rochfort, Kilcock Kathleen Rafferty, Ballyshannon Margaret Rose, Donegal Town Charles Townsend, Ballisodare, James Rochfort, (Senior), Kilcock Co. Kildare. Peacefully, at Connolly Memorial Hospital Blanchardstown. Father of James Rochfort, Ballagee, Belleek, Co. Fermanagh. Reposing at…
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says any form of intimidation or bullying will not be tolerated
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says any form of intimidation or bullying will not be tolerated in the council. Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry was responding to claims of bullying by another councillor. The councillor alleged during an interview on Ocean FM last week that bullying occurred during efforts…
Protest over budget proposals taking place outside Sligo County Council building
A protest is taking place outside the council building in Sligo Town over this years budget proposals. This comes as meeting of councillors is to resit this evening following last weeks failure to adopt this years council budget. Fianna Fail entered into a pact with People before profit, Independent councillors…
Hopes from Donegal Deputies that ParentStop will receive funding in new year
The closure of ParentStop is leaving a large number of families without a much needed service. However, there are hopes from Donegal representatives that it may not be permanent. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/2019%20News%20Clips/ParentStop%20Closed%20for%20Business%20Recording.mp3 That’s the message parents hear when calling ParentStop today. The closure of the Donegal based charity was announced by a…