Obituaries, Friday, April 3rd, 8.00am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Anne Daly, Ballyshannon John Richardson, Ballyshannon Daniel Gibbons, Ballyshannon, Emily Gallagher, Letterbreen, Enniskillen Maureen McNeela, Sligo Maura (Molly) Healy, Dunally Liam Nevin, Ballinacarrow Monica McCauley…
‘Beef plan movement’ call for farmers to unite
The Chairman of the beef plan movement in Leitrim says ‘now is the time for farmers in the north west to unite, and support each other in the face of the Covid-19 challenge’. Various support schemes are in place to help farmers that contract Covid-19 including Teagasc setting up a…
Banshees, robins, and the borrowing days – Joe McGowan on the continued relevance of superstitions
Historian and author, Joe McGowan, has been answering your questions on the plethora of Irish superstitions, which has been a feature of discussion on the North West Today show all week. In particular, Joe discusses the existence of the banshee, while also dealing with many other portents (photo credit;…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 2nd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Anne Daly, Ballyshannon John Richardson Ballyshannon Daniel Gibbons, Ballyshannon, Emily Gallagher, Letterbreen, Enniskillen Maureen McNeela, Sligo Maura, Molly Healy, Dunally. Monica McCauley nee Campbell, late of Rigg Road, Lurgandarragh, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Peacefully at the Grann Abbey…
Harkin calls for legislation to limit rates being charged by moneylenders
Deputy Marian Harkin has called for a change in legislation to control the rates of interest being charged by unscrupulous moneylenders. Leaflets have been distributed locally by moneylenders offering their services with some quoting up to 187% interest on loans
Tributes to well known Former Fine Gael Councillor
Tributes are being paid today to the former Fine Gael Councillor and community activist Charlie Hopkins. Mr Hopkins was a former Roscommon Councillor who had many connections through family and politics with several parts of the North West. A former coal miner by profession Charlie Hopkins was an…
Obituaries, Wednesday, April 2nd, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Monica McCauley, Enniskillen Anne Daly, Ballyshannon John Richardson Ballyshannon Daniel Gibbons, Ballyshannon, Emily Gallagher, Letterbreen, Enniskillen Francis Cunningham, Killybegs Monica McCauley nee Campbell, late of Rigg Road, Lurgandarragh, Enniskillen, Co.…