Archaeological investigations continue Shiel Hospital Site
The HSE have confirmed that they are currently undertaking excavation works at the building site of the new community hospital project at the existing Sheil Hospital site, Ballyshannon. Archaeological investigations are ongoing at the site. As part of these investigations a large capstone was unearthed last week. It comprises…
Obituaries, Thursday, Sept 3rd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Krista Rowan and her baby Ree, Geevagh & Canada Eveline Eager, Ballyshannon Dominick Murray, Ballymote 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,…
North West should have Covid restrictions lifted as pilot programme, insists TD
The Government should consider lifting Covid-19 restrictions in the North West because of low incidences of the virus, according to Deputy Marc MacSharry, He’e proposing allowing live music performances, increased numbers attending sports fixtures, and the re-opening of rural pubs OceanFM Ireland · North West should have Covid restrictions…
Huge anger with Fishermen over penalty legislation
There has been widespread anger in the fishing industry to the news that the Taoiseach (who had also been acting minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine before yesterday) Michael Martin has enacted a controversial penalty points legislation without consulting key stakeholders in the industry. The CEO of the…
Most Vulnerable suffering due to lack of face to face services
A Sligo Councillor has called for a restoration of critical face to face services for the vulnerable in our community. Cathaoirleach of Sligo Municipal District, Cllr Thomas Walsh says facilities such as the Alzheimer’s Day Centre at Aughamore and the MS Therapy Centre, Woodhaven have been unable to stage…
Time for Council to scrap vacant commercial levy
Next Monday’s meeting of Leitrim County Council will hear calls to rescind the 25% Commercial Rates charges that apply to vacant commercial properties. The calls will be made by Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor Justin Warnock. The Fianna Fáil Kinlough based Councillor with it now almost impossible to attract…
Obituaries, Thursday, September 3rd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Krista Rowan and her baby Ree, Geevagh & Canada Lisa Kilcullen, Collooney Eveline Eager, Ballyshannon Paddy Corrigan, Derrygonnelly Rose-Ann Cunnane, Ballymote Dominick Murray, Ballymote Jim Flood, Pettigo Evelyn Patton, Ballyshannon …