Man arrested in connection with weekend robberies in Sligo
A man has been arrested in connection with the two Robberies in Sligo Town from over the weekend. The Garda Armed Support Unit, along with local Gardaí located the suspect after a designated search. The man was brought to Ballymote Garda station and was detained for questioning. The…
Obituaries, Tuesday, September 15th, 8 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joey Torrens, Laghey Harold Roddie, Bruckless Rita Gallagher, Pettigo Kevin Gallagher, Derryvarymore, Co Fermanagh Joan McCrea, Pettigo Seamus Haran, Ballyshannon Joey Torrens, Quarry View, Laghey, Co. Donegal. Unexpectedly,…
Complaints at lack of access to GP surgeries during Covid
Elderly people being forced to wait outside in the rain due to restrictive entry to GP surgeries during Covid is inhumane and not acceptable. That’s according to one listener who found it a huge struggle to access her own GP last week, even by phone OceanFM Ireland · Complaints…
Obituaries, Monday, September 14th, 5p.m.
Obituaries, Monday, September 14th, 5p.m. Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joey Torrens, Laghey Harold Roddie, Bruckless Rita Gallagher, Pettigo Kevin Gallagher, Derryvarymore, Co Fermanagh Joan McCrea, Pettigo Joey Torrens, Quarry View, Laghey, Co.…
Veterinary Medicine Regulations could leave farmers counting the cost
The new EU Veterinary Medicine Regulation has the potential to severely impact on competition in the supply of services to farmers. That’s according to a leading farm official in the North West. Concerns have also been expressed that if passed the changes will threaten the future viability of…
Cllr Casserly: ‘Frustration’ over lack of answers about Sligo Garda Station
A Sligo councillor who attended a meeting today between a representative of An Garda Siochana and a number of local councillors about Sligo Garda Station says many questions still remain unanswered. There had been plans for a new Garda regional headquarters in Sligo, with a site having been obtained at…
B&Bs in north west devastated by Covid restrictions
Bed and breakfast operators across the north west are among those whose businesses have been devastated because of Covid-19. Many B&Bs are reporting significant losses, some of up to 97%. Meanwhile, the government has announced a grants scheme to help them open safely and re-employ workers. The grants will be…