NCT Centres closed due to Covid-19 measures
Drivers are advised that all NCT car testing centres in the north west are closed today due to the government’s increased restrictions. According to the Road Safety Authority, a decision on whether or not the centres can reopen in the coming days will be made later. People are…
Up and Running 28th March 2020
This week: Claire speaks to PJ Rigney of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo who is making hand sanitiser for those in need. Luke Barber a bespoke high end fashion designer tells us how he is starting to make masks. Nutritionist Aoife Clancy give us some tips on our eating habits…
Major An Garda Síochána operation launched to support public compliance
An Garda Síochána have commenced a major policing operation across the north west focused on supporting public compliance with public health measures over this weekend. Following the recent announcements by An Taoiseach of the necessity for people to undertake a range of public health measures to help stop the…
First Covid-19 related death in north west
The first Covid-19 related death has been recorded in the North West. In total three people diagnosed with Covid-19 died yesterday including a health worker. The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the Republic of Ireland now stands at 22, and there are 2121 confirmed cases in the…
Obituaries, Saturday, March 28th 10a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Philomena Kelly, Surrey and Sligo John Waters, Ballinfull Lizzie Gethins, Sligo Kevin Quinlan, Donegal Town Jerome O’Gorman, Carrick-on-Shannon and Tubbercurry Cathal Conboy, Sligo Irene Mahon, Sligo Veronica Owens, Tubbercurry …
Communications Minister announces €2.5m for commercial independent radio sector
The Communications Minister has announced funding of 2 and a half million euro for the commercial independent radio sector. Richard Bruton says local and independent radio stations have a crucial role to play in responding to the Covid 19 pandemic. It’s after he announced earlier this week the Broadcasting Levy…
Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms providing free hospital tables
A local kitchen maker in the North West are designing tables for hospital facilities for free during the coronavirus pandemic. Cherrymore Kitchens and Bedrooms in Donegal are constructing tables for hospitals across connaught including Sligo, Letterkenny and Mayo University Hospitals as hospitals change their layouts due to COVID-19. General Manager,…