Power restored in Sligo town centre
There was major power cut in Sligo town centre this afternoon. Traffic Lights were out of order and business premises along O’Connell Street, Grattan Street, Wine Street, Adelaide Street and Rockwood Parade areas were also affected by the outage for a time. Power was restored to most premises in the…
The best, not necessarily the Irish candidate, should be backed for Trade Commissioner -Ming
MEP Luke Ming Flanagan says he could not support any of the Fine Gael candidates being linked with the position of new Irish EU Commissioner. And he says the best candidate should be given the Trade Commissioner portfolio, not necessarily the Irish candidate OceanFM Ireland · The best, not…
Club Sligo re-launched to help tackle €350k income shortfall
The Covid effect on the finances of Sligo GAA is now becoming apparent as the county board rolls out its revised Club Sligo draw for this year. Sligo’s income is down an estimated €350,000 on 2019. The Club Sligo project has been the primary vehicle which has helped the county…
Bree taken to task over comments on use of private ambulances
The CEO of the Liveline Ambulance Service has taken issue with comments made by Sligo councillor, Declan Bree, concerning the greed of companies involved in private healthcare. Cllr Bree made his comments after revelations that Sligo University Hospital is spending over 10k a week on hiring private ambulances OceanFM…
Concerns raised in relation to employment wage subsidy scheme
A Donegal TD says there are serious flaws in the governments new employment wage subsidy scheme will cost the taxpayer at least 2.25 billion euro between now and the end of March next year. The new scheme came into effect overnight, and replaces the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme set…
Students left in limbo with College accommodation
A Leitrim Councillor has criticised the government for expecting students and their families to pay full fees for partial access to campus and facilities. Manorhamilton MD Councillor Padraig Fallon says many student and their families are unsure how much time they will have to spend on campus in the…
Sligo Mountain Rescue Team engaged in successful operation last night
The Sligo Mountain rescue team were called out last night after a couple in their sixties were reported missing in the Ballygawley mountains. The couple had left the Sligo Way path and become disoriented in the darkness. In total twelve Mountain Rescue personnel responded to the call and…