Obituaries, Thursday, July 30th, 2020, 8 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Gorman, Ballintra Carmel Kelly, Strandhill Mark Timoney, Kinlough and Cranmore. . .Mary Gorman, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, Co Donegal. Peacefully following a long illness, at Donegal Community Hospital. Non covid related. Reposing at her residence. Removal…
Obituaries, Wednesday, July 29th, 2020, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Mary Gorman, Ballintra Carmel Kelly, Strandhill . Mary Gorman, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, Co Donegal. Peacefully following a long illness, at Donegal Community Hospital. Non covid related. Reposing at her residence. Removal on Thursday for 11am requiem Mass…
Doherty & Taoiseach clash in the Dáil
A major row broke out in the Dáil yesterday afternoon between the Taoiseach and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty. The argument erupted as politicians salaries were being discussed. The Taoiseach was speaking about the importance of politicians and parties maintaining their financial independence. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Dail%20row%201%20web.wav However, Deputy…
Warning of dog thieves at large after Leitrim woman’s experience
Laura Butler, who works with Leitrim Animal Welfare, has expressed her concern at the ongoing spate of dog thefts in the NW, as she experienced an incident herself in Carrick on Shannon last weekend. She believes she was followed by a group of people who were intent on stealing her…
Keith O’Boyle elected as new IFA National Liquid Milk Committee Chairman
The IFA have elected a new chairman of it’s National Liquid Milk Committee. Keith O’Boyle from Mayo has succeeded John Finn in the role. The new Chairman produces fresh milk for Aurivo, and farms with his wife Joanne and young children Adam, Sophie and Emma-Jane in Hollymount, Co.…
Major funding announced for two local greenway projects
A total of 800,000 euro worth of funding has been announced for two major greenway projects in the north west. €300,000 of the funding has been allocated to the Sligo greenway which runs from Collooney to Cavan. The funding will support the greenways strategy and help Sligo County Council carry…
Dolan urges people in south Fermanagh to keep breast screening appointments
People in the South Fermanagh area are being urged not to forego breast screening appointments if possible. That’s despite the mobile screening service moving from EnnisKillen to Omagh. Sinn Fein Local Assembly member Jemma Dolan says that some people in areas in south Fermanagh, such as around Belleek and Garrison,…