Jobs boost for Sligo
The global software company HyperCurrent Ltd is to create 40 new jobs in Sligo over the next three years. The new jobs be based in The Landing Space, a collaborative working space in the town operated by IDA Ireland, IT Sligo and Sligo County Council. The company plans to establish…
Donegal GRA member is not expecting ‘Covid travel issues’
Thousands of Garda checkpoints and patrols will be in place over the coming days in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19. It’s a continuation of Easter’s Operation Fanacht and is aimed at enforcing the current travel restrictions. Beauty spots, parks and beaches will be targeted, along with main…
Obituaries, Tuesday, April 28th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Noel Barrett, Castlebar and Skreen Steven Kerrigan, Kiltyclogher and Glencar Joseph (Joe) Rowley, Donegal Town George Morrow, Pullinareny, Ballintra. Noel Barrett, 36 Gladesville, Castlebar and formerly of Farniharpy, Skreen, Co. Sligo. Peacefully, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar. Removal from the…
Sligo Councillor fears for future of Fianna Fáil
A Sligo Fianna Fáil Councillor has expressed concerns for the future of Fianna Fáil if they push ahead with the proposed collation with Fine Gael to form the next government. The concerns have been raised by Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Donal Gilroy. Cllr Gilroy says that Party Leader Michael…
North West & Border TD’s call for Legislation to be changed
North West TD’s are calling for the legislation, imposing restrictions on movement, to be amended to ensure they apply to everyone – including day visitors from outside the state. It’s emerged there’s a loophole in the law, meaning people visiting the Republic and not staying the night, aren’t affected…
Increased Covid-19 testing from today
The criteria for Covid-19 testing are being broadened from this morning, to include more suspected cases of the virus. Now those with either a fever, a recent cough, or shortness of breath can look for a test. A further 18 people with Covid-19 have died, bringing the death…
Major Garda traffic operation launched this morning
Gardaí have begun a new traffic operation this morning to ensure compliance with the public health restrictions in the run-up to the Bank Holiday weekend. Thousands of checkpoints are being put in place nationwide as part of Operation Fanacht. Gardaí will be also be patrolling parks and tourists…