Sewerage works in Ballybofey/Stranorlar and Buncrana
Irish Water says it is going ahead with plans to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in two areas in Donegal, Buncrana and the twin towns of Ballybofey-Stranorlar Irish Water says it will shortly submit planning applications to Donegal County Council for upgrades to two separate wastewater treatment schemes in the county.…
Medical advise for parents when it comes to children returning to school.
Many households across the North West this week will be facing up to the challenges associated with returning to school with Covid-19 concerns ever present in the background Some parents will be wondering when to send children to school or when to keep them at home if they display…
Anger from listeners to Clifden Golf event
The anger continued today to the events which took place in Clifden last week. Mary made contact with the North West today show to air her concerns and views about this story that has dominated the public agenda over the past week.
Water works may cause supply disrution
Water repair works are taking place in counties Sligo and Donegal today that may cause disruption to the supply. New connection works in Bundoran, Co. Donegal and mains repairs along Main Street in Sligo Town may cause disruptions to the supply in and around these areas. A traffic management plan…
Obituaries, Wednesday, August 26th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Raymond Scanlon, London and Sligo Margaret McKeon, Ballinamore Margaret Hevers, Sligo Nora Fitzpatrick, Grange Patsy Darcy, London and Blacklion Raymond Scanlon, Hayes, Middlesex, London, and formerly of 4 St. Brigid’s Place, Sligo. After a…
HSE Chief Executive says eliminating Covid-19 ‘isn’t realistic’
The HSE chief executive says eliminating Covid-19 from Ireland ‘isn’t realistic’ and we must live with it. Paul Reid will also tell the Oireachtas coronavirus committee today that the health service faces ‘a very difficult period’ ahead. He says over 750,000 Covid-19 tests have taken place in the country to…
Claims cuts to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme will lead to permanent layoffs
A Donegal TD is claiming cuts to the temporary wage subsidy scheme next week will lead to permanent lay-offs by businesses in struggling sectors. Deputy Pearse Doherty is calling on the government to extend the wage subsidy scheme until the end of October. The Sinn Fein spokesman on finance says…