Underage progress in Easkey key in SHC success
It’s been a long time since Easkey last won the Sligo Senior Hurling Championship – a back to back in 1962/63. But in 2013 a group of young hurlers from west Sligo won the All Ireland Féile Division 4 title, and certainly raised a few eyebrows. They went on to…
Obituaries, Tuesday September 29th, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Agnes Flanagan, Sligo Elma Waters, Ballymote Mamie Dineen, Sligo and Dromahair Annie Sheridan McKiernan, Glangevlin Agnes Flanagan, nee Gilmartin, Kinsellagh, Calry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Grogagh, Grange, Co. Sligo. Peacefully, after a…
Message to students: ‘Keep it Small, Keep it Safe, Keep your Distance’
Students are being urged to keep the number of people they meet up with small when they return to college. It’s the start of the new semester for many colleges and ITs and a new campaign’s been launched with the message of ‘Keep it Small, Keep it Safe, Keep your…
Councillor calls for Drumkeerin Greenway
With a large increase in the number of those staying at home for holidays due to the Covid pandemic, calls have been made on the local authority in Leitrim to explore the possibility of developing a Greenway walking and cycling route from Spencer Harbour which to Drumkeerin Village. Cllr Padraig…
Councillor says new Surf Centre in Strandhill must have community space
A Sligo councillor says it’s vital that space is available for the Strandhill community within the proposed new National Surf Centre of Excellence in the seaside village. Sligo County Council has received tenders for the project and they are currently being reviewed. Fine Gael Councillor Sinead Maguire sought an update…
Funding announced for a number of north west libraries
A number of Libraries Throughout through the North West will receive over 250,000 euro for essential upgrades and measures in response to Covid-19 This funding will be matched by local authorities. €128,900 will be Provided for A New Extension at Enniscrone Library. In Manorhamilton €25,230.42 is being…
Fisheries bill to be debated in the Dáil today
A Donegal TD has appealed to the government to listen to the voice of fishermen ahead of a debate which is due to take place today on the statutory instrument’ recently signed by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The recently introduced bill has imposed a penalty points system for Ireland’s…