No split in Cabinet on whether to ease Covid-19 restrictions – Agriculture Minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, has rejected media reports that there is a split among Cabinet members on whether Covid-19 restrictions should be eased next week. Minister Creed has also indicated that there is no prospect in the short-term of livestock marts resuming OceanFM Ireland · No split…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 29th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: George Morrow, Ballintra Kathleen Kelly, Manorhamilton Kathleen McGlinchey, Laghey. George Morrow, Pullinareny, (Pull in a rainey) Ballintra Co Donegal. Peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey.Non Covid related. Funeral Service in Drumhome Graveyard today (Wednesday) at 2pm will be…
Border community group unhappy with no EU office
The organisation, which seeks to protect people who live close to the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from the negative consequences of Brexit, has criticised the UK government’s decision to prevent the European Union from opening an office in Belfast. The ‘Border Communities against Brexit’ Group…
Local Restaurateur predicts for an un-certain future
It’s feared that a large number of restaurants are in danger of closing right across the North West over the next two months. The Restaurants Association of Ireland has also expressed fears that 120,000 jobs could be lost in the hospitality sector nationwide. To prevent a collapse of…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 29th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: George Morrow, Ballintra Kathleen Kelly, Manorhamilton Kathleen McGlinchey, Laghey. George Morrow, Pullinareny, (Pull in a rainey) Ballintra Co Donegal. Peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey.Non Covid related. Funeral Service in Drumhome Graveyard today (Wednesday) at 2pm will be…
More unrest in local Fianna Fáil circles
Another Sligo Fianna Fail has questioned the party’s decision to enter into Government with Fine Gael and the Green Party. Ballymote/Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor is the latest party member to question how the proposed collation with impact on the fortunes of the party in the future. Cllr Taylor…
Covid-19 testing to increase from next week
More people are to be tested for Covid-19 from next week. Testing capacity is to increase to 70,000 after the bank holiday weekend, with a plan in place to carry out 15,000 tests a day from May 18th. Over 153,000 have already been conducted, including 41,000 over the…