Leitrim resident ‘appalled’ at TD suggestions of easing Covid restrictions in rural areas
The suggestion by TD Denis Naughten that the Covid-19 restrictions be eased in rural areas has been described as appalling by a County Leitrim resident. Deputy Naughten is suggesting that areas with low Covid infection rates could be used as testing grounds for the overall easing of measures OceanFM…
Obituaries, Friday, May 1st, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret (Peggy) Mullan, Sligo Jimmy Sheerin, Enniskillen Sarah (Sadie) Kerins, Sligo Peggy Downey, Laghey. Terence Fitzpatrick, London and Glangevlin Margaret (Peggy) Mullan (nee Whooley,) 11 Park Avenue, The Park, Strandhill Road, Sligo. Peacefully at her…
Sligo County Council to resume meetings
Sligo County Council are to be the first local authority in the country to resume full council meetings, since the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions. Members of the Council agreed this morning to resume council meetings on 11th May next. That meeting will be held at the Knocknarea Arena at IT…
Loophole in law restricting travel from Northern Ireland will not be addressed, says Varadkar
The loophole in the law which gives Gardai no powers to arrest anyone travelling from Northern Ireland across the border who are in breach of Covid-19 regulations, will not be rectified. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has the Dail that instead, there will be a reliance on greater enforcement and co-operation between…
Thinking of you initiative proves popular at Sligo University Hospital
While visiting restrictions remain in place at Sligo University Hospital due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital through the Consumer Services Department introduced the ‘Thinking of You’ Initiative’. This service offers families, friends and neighbours an opportunity to send a letter or message to their loved one in the…
Detergents & Chemicals being dumped into Collooney Sewage Plant
It’s emerged that there is illegal dumping of large amounts of detergents and chemicals into the sewage network at the Collooney Water Treatment Plant. This dumping is causing extensive damage to local rivers and lakes according to Sinn Féin Councillor Thomas Healy. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr…
Publican’s need to have input into lifting or restrictions
A Sligo publican has called for the Vintners Federation to be given an input when it comes to discussing the removing of the Covid-19 restrictions. Adrian Tansey who runs the Crossbar in Gurteen says that many rural pubs have major decisions to make in relation to their futures. …