Obituaries, Thursday, April 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Kathleen Kelly, Manorhamilton Raymond Mulligan, Sligo and London Margaret (Peggy) Mullan, Sligo Jimmy Sheerin, Enniskillen Sarah (Sadie) Kerins, Sligo Peggy Downey, Laghey. Kathleen Kelly (better known as Baby) of Cloonaquinn, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton. In accordance…
VIDEO: The Townie goes to the Bog!
David from The Francie Boylan Show promised Francie he would help him ‘save the turf’ this year, in return for some bags of turf. True to his word, David and Francie headed off to the bog to foot the turf. Look out for the bottle of tea! Here is…
Former Minister wants Covid-19 restrictions lifted in rural areas
A TD is calling for Covid-19 restrictions in rural areas to be relaxed to allow people there to return to work. Denis Naughten, a former cabinet minister, says parts of the country with low rates of infection could be used as a testing ground for the easing of measures –…
Gateway Boxing Club finds permanent home
Gateway Boxing Club in county Sligo has been granted planning permission for a new gym. The club began life in Dromahair and has had numerous temporary homes over the years in Sligo over the years. Now, planning permission has been granted by Sligo County Council for the club to convert…
Local soccer clubs need Government support
Calls are being made on the Government to provide a support for League of Ireland clubs such as Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps that have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The calls have been made by Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny. The Sinn Féin TD says many revenue generating…
Funding secure for Summerhill College Extension
Assurances have been sought from the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD to confirm that Government capital investment funding for the proposed development of a new building extension at Summerhill College in Sligo will not be affected by the financial uncertainty caused by the COVID19 outbreak. Funding…
Not opening pubs could lead to two-tier hospitality sector
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) is calling for equality for its members after recent media reports suggested that restaurants could open before pubs when the planned easing of lockdown restrictions is introduced. Publicans say such a scenario would create a two-tier hospitality sector and would place pubs at…