Independent Alliance councillor says bus shelter programme for Sligo on the way in New Year
A Sligo Independent Alliance councillor says she hopes a bus shelter programme for the county will be implemented in the coming year. Cllr Marie Casserly said the council and the National Transport Authority are in the process of developing the programme. She added that it is expected to finalise consideration…
Obituaries, Tuesday, December 24th 2019, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Sr. Monica Markey, Ballymote Peggy Burke, Sligo Josephine Lavin, Ballymote Paddy McIntyre, Tubbercurry Mai Maguire, Manorhamilton Larry Flynn, Glenfarne Michael John Keegan, New York, late of Greaghnafarna …
More than 2,300 people without electricity in Ballyshannon area
More than 2,300 ESB customers are without power in the Ballyshannon area of County Donegal. ESB Networks says it’s because of a fault in the system, that it is working on the problem and will restore power as soon as possible. It’s expected that the power will be restored around…
Aurivo CEO steps down after 16 years
The CEO of Aurivo Aaron Forde has decided to step down after almost 16 years in his position. The global agribusiness headquartered in Sligo made the announcement yesterday, (Monday) evening. It said Aurivo has seen significant growth under Aaron Forde’s leadership. In just over a decade the business had gone…
After Christmas dinner, don’t pour fats, grease, cooking oil down the sink
The “Think Before You Pour” Christmas campaign which is run by Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water has been launched. The campaign is urging people not to pour fats, oils and greases from the Christmas turkey roast down the kitchen sink. Sinead McCoy, from Clean Coasts, is asking everyone…
Obituaries, Monday, December 23rd, 2019, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Sr. Monica Markey, Ballymote Peggy Burke, Sligo Josephine Lavin, Ballymote Paddy McIntyre, Tubbercurry Mai Maguire, Manorhamilton Larry Flynn, Glenfarne Michael John Keegan, New York and Dromahair Eddie Joe Phelan, Geevagh Sr.…
Dark cloud over Donegal after tragic death of 26-year Mary Ellen Molloy
The tragic death in Australia of Ardara, Co Donegal native Mary Ellen Molloy has resulted in a dark cloud descending over her native area. That’s according to family friend Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallager, who says her family is devastated after a freak accident claimed the life of the…