Sligo Fire Service attend house fire in Cliffoney
Sligo Fire Service attended the secene of a fire last night. Emergency services were called to a house fire in Cliffoney village along the N15 at around 7.10pm Both lanes were closed for a time during the incident but have since reopened. No one was injured in the incident and…
Local Senator says planning permission delays will lead to rural depopulation
Any unnecessary delays in providing solutions for planning difficulties in Leitrim will only contribute to depopulation of rural communities in the County particularly those in the north of the County. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim General election candidate, Senator Feighan. With 90% of all Leitrim Land deemed not suitable for…
SF’s Pearse Doherty to top Donegal according to new poll
Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty is in line to collect one of the highest votes in the country on Saturday, according to a new opinion poll. The poll for Donegal’s Tirconaill Tribune has him at 32.8 per cent of the vote in the five seat constituency – almost triple the 11.1…
Incorrect election date on some polling cards in Sligo-Leitrim
It’s emerged that a number polling cards issued to voters in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency have incorrect election dates printed on them. John says his polling card indicates he should come to vote on 8th January last
New IFA president to make changes to the organisation
The new President of the IFA, Tim Cullinane may only be a few days into his term, however he has already hit the ground running with his opening address to the National Council organisation. The Tipperary farmer has also impressed many observers by the way he has held various dealings…
Obituaries, Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Hughie Gavigan, Ardara John Maguire, Blacklion William Mongey, Ballymote and Castlebar Paddy Timoney, Blacklion Bryan O’Neill, Strandhill John Kerins Ballymote Frank Feely, Donegal and Rosinver Mary Kate Harrison, Cliffoney, Hughie Gavigan, Maghera,…
Kelly’s Eye, Number 1 – Dromahair bingo players consider Election issues
Another normal night of Bingo in The Blue Devon, Dromahair, and those in attendance have election matters on their minds. And it’s not just the rising pension age which is of concern, as Claire Ronan found out