61 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in north west
There was an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the north west yesterday. The Department of Health confirmed that the numbers in Donegal have increased to 36, the latest number of cases in Sligo has risen to 19 while there are now 6 reported cases in Leitrim. …
Obituaries, Tuesday, March 31st, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Philomena Kelly, Surrey and Sligo Veronica Owens, Tubbercurry Mary Jo Curran, Carrigallen Sean Gavigan, Ballyshannon John Curran, Killybegs Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Peggy Finn, Ballintogher Joseph Meehan, Killybegs Samuel McCready,…
Coronavirus and the arts: The Model goes online with ‘Inside Out’ initiative
The coronavirus pandemic is changing how everyone is now working — if they are working. And that includes the arts sector. ‘Closed’ is the sign now on most businesses and outlets. And for those who are out and about, the two-kilometre limit and adherence to ‘social distancing” are now dictating…
Sligo Grammar School offers its facilities to Sligo University Hospital
Sligo Grammar School has offered its facilities to the HSE and hospital staff at Sligo University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement to parents, guardians and students over the weekend, the secondary school said it had been in contact with the Sligo hospital regarding the use of the…
Call for closure of marts to be revisited
The Founder of Ireland’s Future, Gerry Loftus, has called for the decision to close livestock marts to be revisited. He said the closure of marts, without an alternative plan being offered, was “ill-thought out and non-realistic”. Gerry Loftus spoke to our reporter John Lynch: https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/Monday%20Farm%20Clip.mp3
NW hopefuls among those in Seanad race as count begins
Counting in the Seanad election has started this afternoon for 43 of the 60 Seanad seats. The boxes have been opened at Dublin Castle where strict protocols are in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Candidates have been asked to stay away from the count. Among the candidates…
Obituaries, Monday, March 30th 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Philomena Kelly, Surrey and Sligo Veronica Owens, Tubbercurry Mary Jo Curran, Carrigallen Sean Gavigan, Ballyshannon Dr. James Jordan, Dromahair John Curran, Killybegs Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Peggy Finn, Ballintogher Joseph Meehan, Killybegs…