The closure of medical centres is impacting the elderly
The closure of Health centres in many towns and villages due to Covid-19 restrictions is having a serious impact on the health of people in the north west, In particular that of the older generation. That’s according to the Ballymote Tubbercurry Fianna Fail Councillor Paul Taylor. Cllr Taylor…
Sporting bodies to meet Minister Martin today
Sporting bodies across the north west today will be hopeful that the current restrictions surrounding spectators at sporting events such as soccer or GAA matches could be eased. The Minister for Sport is meeting public health officials and top sporting figures today to discuss the issue later today. Last month…
Obituaries, Friday, September 4th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Krista Rowan and her baby Ree, Geevagh & Canada Eveline Eager, Ballyshannon Jim Flood, Pettigo Evelyn Patton, Ballyshannon Krista Rowan (née Pauly) and her baby Ree of Annagh Lodge, Geevagh, Co. Sligo, and late of Stoney…
Episode 14: Arts North West
This Week: 00:55 Patrick Carayannis of ska band, The Piseogs, discusses life as an artist in a leftfield artform. 08:45 Ghost Train by The Piseogs. 12:00 Maeve McGowan reveals this month’s lineup at The Hawkswell. 17:30 The Bothy Lads by Ye Vagabonds. 21:05 Ep.2 of Jumpin Inn by Little John…
Dún na nGAAll podcast 03/09/2020
Can any Donegal club upset the ‘Big Four’ in this weekend’s senior club championship quarter-finals? Paddy McGill is joined by James McHugh and Danny O’Donnell to see if there’s a case for the underdog. OceanFM Ireland · Dún na nGAAll podcast 03/09/2020 Plus – St Naul’s women’s gaelic football…
Obituaries, Thursday, September 3rd, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Krista Rowan and her baby Ree, Geevagh & Canada Eveline Eager, Ballyshannon Jim Flood, Pettigo Evelyn Patton, Ballyshannon Krista Rowan (née Pauly) and her baby Ree of Annagh Lodge, Geevagh, Co. Sligo, and late of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. At the…
Local TD wants sporting fixtures re-opened to spectators on a pilot basis
The Government should consider lifting Covid-19 restrictions in the North West because of low incidences of the virus. That’s according to Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry. He’s proposing allowing live music performances, increased numbers attending sports fixtures, and the re-opening of rural pubs on a pilot basis. Deputy MacSharry’s been…