Agri Week September 10th 2020
On Agri Week this week we have a feature interview with the Leitrim farmer Kevin Comiskey as we gauge his reaction to an advisory letter he received from the Department of Agriculture in relation to culling his herd over TB concerns. Kevin’s reaction has gone viral. Also on…
Funding allocated for Castle Dargan Golf Course
Funding has been allocated for upgrade works at Castle Dargan Golf Course. €190,000 is coming from the Rural Development Programme which will be matched by private investments bringing the total fund to €380,000. It will mainly go towards improving drainage along the fairways at the Ballygawley course using a technique…
Donegal SRB Minor D1 final Preview
Naomh Conaill and Four Masters face off in the SRB Regional League Minor Division 1 final this evening. The game will be streamed on the Four Masters’ Facebook page, with throw in at 6:15 in Bundoran. Four Masters will be looking to keep up their tremendous form in underage competitions…
Farmers counting the cost of ban on led ammunition
The proposed ban on lead ammunition is a move which is disproportionate and discriminatory toward farmers. That’s according to Leitrim Councillor Padraig Fallon. The European Commission wants to apply the ban in and around wetlands in member states over wildlife concerns. The Sinn Fein Councillor…
Obituaries, Friday, September 11th, 1p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Kathleen Rynn, Ballinaglera James Bradley, Beltra Enda Harte, Kiltyclogher Eamon O’Brien Bundoran Alice Johnston Belleek Kathleen (Kay) Rynn, (née Mullan), Druminalass House, Ballinaglera, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Reposing at her home, today from…
Construction of new dwelling houses to take place in Tubbercurry
The building contract for the construction of 10 new dwellings in Connolly Park, Tubbercurry was signed off on earlier this week at the Council Offices. The contractor, Brendan Sammon LTD, from Aughnasheelin in county Leitrim is expected to commence construction in the coming weeks, with a completion date expected to…
Minor ‘A’ success for St Molaise Gaels
St Molaise Gaels Minor manager Mel Casserly believes that the recent underage success in the club is a sign of things to come. Mel spoke to Ocean FM Sport after his side’s Minor ‘A’ Championship final win over Ballymote/Bunninadden. The game finished 4-18 to 4-11 in favour of the North…