Ryan backs decision to delay phase four reopening
Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan says the recent spike in Covid-19 cases shows it was correct to delay the phase 4 re-opening. Latest figures show 45 new cases, 14 people are in hospital and 5 are receiving intensive care. No new deaths were reported yesterday, and the death toll…
Growing interest in Lleyn sheep breeding; Roscommon sale on Sept. 5th
The Lleyn Sheep Society’s annual sale at Roscommon Mart will take place this year on September 5th. It’s been a difficult year for these specialised sheep farmers as agricultural shows have had to be cancelled because of the Covid pandemic. There has been a steady increase in the number of…
Obituaries, Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, 5 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Connolly, Ballinacarrow Lizzie O’Donnell, Lettermacaward Lloyd John Sweetnam, Sligo Vera Herron, Grange Michael Donegan, Sligo Gerry Curran, Sligo John Connolly, Ranaghan, Ballinacarrow. Co Sligo. Suddenly at his…
Visually impaired man critical of new Sligo street layout
The new street layout in Sligo Town has been criticised by the well-known Noel McCauley, who is visually impaired. Noel claims some of the newly-developed footpaths are on the same level as the road surface, leading to dangers for those like him. And he has moved his location of regularly…
Hume greater than O’Connell or Parnell, says Banada man
People in South Sligo, particularly around Banada and Tourlestrane, are remembering the late John Hume today. In 1997, John Hume visited Banada for the opening of a new Peace Park in the village, on the banks of the River Moy.. He returned to the area in 2003 following additional work…
IT Sligo president says college ‘highly honoured’ by Hume link
The close links between John Hume and IT Sligo are also being recalled today The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate visited the IT in June 2011 for the opening of a muti-purpose hall named in his honour. On that occasion, Hume said he was a strong believer that education and educational…
We should not be embarrassed – Decision to ban tampon TV ad criticised
The decision by the Advertising Standards Authority to ban a TV ad for tampons has been criticised by Bernie Linnane of Dromahair. She says women should never be embarrassed by the use of, or discussion about, tampons, and the ad could not be considered crude, nor demeaning to women …