I won’t tolerate anyone condemning my people as terrorists – McDonald stands by IRA comments
Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, says she is repulsed at comments made by a Fine Gael TD that she is not fit for Government, following remarks she made about the IRA in a Sunday Independent interview. Speaking on North West Today, Deputy McDonald also outlines her views on the…
Sligo Champion launches new ePaper
The Sligo Champion is now available as an ePaper. The new online version is an exact replica of the print edition, delivering a weekly package of local news, sport, lifestyle and entertainment, to readers smartphone, tablet or laptop every Tuesday morning. The Champion has been working on the project for…
Local Councillor welcomes free flu vaccine
A Sligo Councillor is welcoming the news that children and those in at risks groups in the north west will receive the flu vaccine for free the winter. There will be no charge for children aged between 2 and 12 and those in groups the HSE has designated as…
Department of Justice is unsuitable for dealing with Asylum Seekers
The Department of Justice is not the right place to support or deal with Asylum Seekers. That’s according to the Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle. Deputy Pringle says the Department does not have the mindset to allow it to deal with the needs of communities or residents…
Henry warns of TikTok dangers on farms
A leading farm official in the North West has issued warnings in relation to youngsters that are recording pranks with farm machinery for uploading on the ‘TikTok’ social media channel. The IFA chairperson in Sligo Kathleen Henry has hit out at the practice describing it as ‘very dangerous’ and…
Obituaries, Tuesday, May 26th, 10 am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Kyle Luby, Vancouver and Ballintogher Bridie Taheny, Collooney Peggy (Margaret) Waters, Ballinfull Noelle Gillen, Ballyshannon. Dessie Sweeney, Donegal Town Kyle Luby, Vancouver Canada, and formerly of Clerhane, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo. Son of…
Bundoran Gardaí investigating car fire
Gardaí in Bundoran responded reports of a vehicle on fire at the Doran Close area of the town earlier morning. The incident took place at approximately 4am. No injuries have been reported from the incident and Gardai have confirmed to OceanFM news that enquiries ongoing.