Letrim Gardai investigating two cases of youths deliberately coughing in people’s faces
Gardai in Leitrim have confirmed that they are investigating two cases where youths reportedly deliberately coughed in people’s faces, with the coronavirus threat at its peak. Sergeant Orla McGrath has condemned the incidents as deplorable, as outlined on this week’s ‘On The Beat’
Walsh appeals for scrambler bikes to be kept off Sligo Way
A local county councillor is calling on members of the public to take a photo of those using scrambler bikes on the Sligo Way trail. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says scrambler bikes are damaging the trail as well as endangering the safety of walkers.
Agreement reached between Marts & Department over sales
An agreement has been reached between the Marts Managers of Ireland and the Department of Agriculture in relation to the blanket closure of marts throughout the Country. The decision to close marts has led to a lot of distress for farmers right across the North West, that were trying…
Derrylin man pays tribute to frontline workers after death of his wife from coronavirus
Tom Best from Derrylin has publicly thanked frontline services and all those who helped his wife, Anne, who has died from the coronavirus. Anne died at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, just days after becoming ill at her home
Obituaries, Tuesday, March 31st, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Jo Curran, Carrigallen Sean Gavigan, Ballyshannon John Curran, Killybegs Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Peggy Finn, Ballintogher Joseph Meehan, Killybegs Samuel McCready, Stranorlar Anne Daly, , Ballyshannon Mary…
All Island approach needed to tackle Covid-19
A cross border community group has called for ‘an all Island approach to prevent the spread of covid-19. Border communities against Brexit are calling for the move. They claim that residents along the border are being caught between two differing jurisdictions, and two different approaches to tackling…
Kenny calls for clarification on access to children during pandemic
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling on the Minister for Justice to clarify the situation during the coronavirus pandemic restrictions for people with court orders in relation to access to children. Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says it’s important people trying to comply with coronavirus restrictions are not accused of…