Disillusioned local members of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to defect
Elected representatives and grass root members from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are engaging in talks with an alternative political party with a view to jumping ship. That’s according to the leader Aontú, Peadar Tóibín. Deputy Tóibín who founded Aontú after defecting from Sinn Fein says that disillusioned…
Public react angrily to exclusion of region In Ministerial allocations
There’s been anger and surprise at the lack of any Senior Government Minisiterial appointments in either the West or North West. Vincent believes Fianna Fail will pay a heavy price in the region for this exclusion, while Labour’s Nessa Cosgrove says it’s unprecedented for a large section of the country…
Obituaries, Monday, June 29th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patsy Foley, Sligo Christy McCafferty, Ballyshannon Myra Lavery, Leitrim Gerry ‘Pappy’ Moohan, Bundoran Elizabeth (Betty) Quinlan, Donegal Town. Peter Thomas, Clarlougheske. Patsy Foley, Carns, Moneygold, Co. Sligo. (Former employee of Cementation and Roadstone). Peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital (non covid related).…
Severe flooding being reported in North Leitrim
Overnight rain has led to a number of Roads being flooded in the North Leitrim area. The Kinlough road to Manorhamilton at Mullies is currently flooded. There is heavy water crossing the main N16 close to the Council depot before entering Manorhamilton on the Sligo side. The,…
Obituaries, Monday, June 29th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patsy Foley, Sligo Christy McCafferty, Ballyshannon Myra Lavery, Leitrim Gerry ‘Pappy’ Moohan, Bundoran Elizabeth (Betty) Quinlan, Donegal Town. Peter Thomas, Clarlougheske. Patsy Foley, Carns, Moneygold, Co. Sligo. (Former employee of Cementation and Roadstone). Peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital (non covid related).…
Ardara resident to create political history
A Donegal-based activist will make history at the National Convention Centre in Dublin today when she becomes the first female traveller to sit in the Seanad. Eileen Flynn, who currently lives in Ardara, grew up on a Traveller site in Ballyfermot in Dublin. She is one of the…
Orange weather warning in place for north west until Midday
There is more unsettled weather on the way for the local region this morning. A status orange rainfall alert remains in place for the counties in the North West today. The warning’s, for Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo, remain in place until midday, with river flooding and localised spot…