The challenges of social distancing for visually-impaired Jackie
Jackie McBrearty, who is visually impaired and living in Sligo, has been outlining the extra challenges facing her in complying with social distancing. The Covid 19 restrictions have curtailed her daily activities and have led local Gardai to assist in bringing her guide dog, Rhum, for daily walks
Obituaries, Monday, March 30th 4pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Philomena Kelly, Surrey and Sligo Veronica Owens, Tubbercurry Rose Langan, Sligo Mary Jo Curran, Carrigallen Sean Gavigan, Ballyshannon Dr. James Jordan, Dromahair John Curran, Killybegs Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Peggy Finn, Ballintogher…
No funeral masses, marriages or baptisms in Clogher diocese
The Catholic diocese of Clogher is among the first in the country to ban the celebration of the sacraments of marriage and baptism and of funeral Masses as part of the effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The diocese straddles the border and comprises County Monaghan, much of…
Obituaries, Monday, March 30th 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Philomena Kelly, Surrey and Sligo Veronica Owens, Tubbercurry Rose Langan, Sligo Mary Jo Curran, Carrigallen Sean Gavigan, Ballyshannon Dr. James Jordan, Dromahair John Curran, Killybegs Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Peggy Finn, Ballintogher…
Non-essential trip results in trip to court
In Donegal early this morning, gardai stopped a driver who was not only on a non-essential trip but was also under the influence of cocaine. Gardai from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit, assisting gardaí from Ballybofey and Convoy, had received reports in relation to the manner in which a vehicle…
GP expresses concern over patients not contacting them with non Covid 19 illness
The Irish College of General Practitioners have advised patients who have non Covid 19 illnesses to still make contact with their GP. Sligo GP, Roddy Quinn, of The Mall Family Practice, says it’s important for all patients to know that general practice is open, and has urged them to phone…
Leitrim community response launched to assist public
A Leitrim Community Response Forum has been established to assist citizens during Covid- 19. The response will be coordinated by Leitrim Council and will include a dedicated community support helpline which will be available seven days per week. The support helpline will assist at risk members of the…