Delays expected on Sligo/Dublin rail line this weekend because of flooding
Train journeys on the Sligo-Dublin line are likely to be delayed by 10 to 20 minutes this weekend because of a speed restriction on the line between Carrick on Shannon and Dromod because of flooding. The section of railway continues to to be plagued by flooding despite having been raised…
Obituaries, Friday, February 28th, 2020, 1pm.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Annie May Flynn, Collooney Eamon Jennings, England, formerly Ballindoon Peg Flynn, Sligo Frank Kerr, Sligo Patrick Denning, Kiltyclogher Josephine Cunningham, Ballintogher Gussie Gray, Garrison Paddy McGuinness, Ballymote Pat McNulty,…
No trade deal without agreement on fisheries
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says unless a fisheries deal is agreed between Britain and the EU, there will be no trade deal. His comments follow the EU General Affairs Council agreeing this week to uphold the existing two-way access to fishing waters used by UK and EU fishermen prior to…
Collooney train station waiting room reopened following vandalism
The waiting room at the Collooney railway station has been re-opened. It was closed a month ago due to vandalism which Gardaí still believe was caused by a group of young adults. As a result of the vandalism, parts for the disabled main door had to be replaced, new fire…
More disruption to Sligo water supply today
Irish Water customers will have more disruptions to their water supply today after a burst water pipe yesterday in Carraroe. Due to timing restrictions with a number water mains in the North West, the water supply for Ballygawley, Ballisodare and Collooney will be affected today. The water was restored last…
Sligo woman resident in Northern Italy outlines disruption caused by coronavirus
Regina Meehan, originally from Ballydoogan in Sligo Town, is a resident of Cantu in Northern Italy, one of the worst-hit regions by the spread of the coronavirus. Now that the virus has reached Ireland, Regina has been describing how disruptive it has been in her locality
Works to be carried out on a junction in Ballymote
Road safety works are due to take place in Ballymote. Funding has been given for the works at the R293/R296 junction by Loftus Hall in the town with hopes the works will begin soon. There will also be road resurfacing taking place along Main Street around the same time. Local…