Obituaries, Monday, November 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Jackie Gilligan, Sligo Eileen Hewson, England and D romahair Jackie Gilligan, Cranmore Place, Sligo. Peacefully, at his residence. Reposing privately at his residence. Funeral will leave there on Tuesday morning to arrive to St. Anne’s Church,…
Lack of traditional pub experience leads to Rosses Point business staying shut
The proprietor of the popular Austie’s Bar and Restaurant in Rosses Point is the latest such outlet to indicate they will not re-open this week, despite the lifting of Covid 5 restrictions, John Feeney says it’s impossible to provide the traditional pub atmosphere his customers deserve and are used to,…
Ed McGinty signs new two-year Sligo Rovers contract
Sligo Rovers and Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Ed McGinty has signed a new two-year contract to stay at the Showgrounds for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. McGinty has excelled for Rovers this season, playing every second of our 21 matches and being a major part of the club’s fourth-place…
Put into a field with animals as punishment – Woman’s experience of Sligo orphanage
A local woman has been describing her horrendous treatment while being brought up at an orphanage in Sligo – this included being physically beaten, and being put out into a field with sheep when she was considered to have done something wrong. The woman ended up in a mother and…
Community support essential in fight against organised crime, says Sligo/Leitrim chief superintendent
The chief superintendent of the Sligo/Leitrim Garda division has vowed that there will be no let-up in the force’s battle against organised crime and drug dealing in the two counties and farther afield. Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken was speaking after a number of recent major drug seizures. At the weekend,…
Some Donegal hotels not reopening this Friday
A number of Donegal hotels have decided not to reopen despite the lifting of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. They include the Abbey Hotel and Central Hotel and Leisure Club, both in Donegal Town, and the Nesbittt Arms Hotel in Ardara, all part of the Donegal Hotel Collection. The hotel directors…
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation CEO says Brexit deal ‘endgame’ is near
The chief executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says the endgame is now near in the ongoing negotiations between Britain and the EU over fisheries. Sean O’Donoghue expects news of whether or not there will be a deal by the end of this week. He says there can be no…