Russian time capsule discovered in Donegal
A Russian time capsule from 2018 was found 4,000km from where it was buried. Conor McClory and Sophie Curran found the item while walking along the shore in Gaoth Dobhair. The capsule was originally buried in the North Pole by passengers aboard the ’50 Years of Victory’ ship, a nuclear-powered…
Report on developing Glenfarne Wood as a tourist attraction to be published
An options report that was recently compiled for Glenfarne Wood will be launched on line on Thursday next. The report will provide a platform for considering next phases of development for the project in the facility which is owned by Coillte. In advance of the online prelaunch Ocean FM News…
Producing Passports in Guest Houses could curtail criminal activity
International travellers visiting Hotels, Guesthouses and B&B’s in this Country may soon have to produce their passports on arrival to such facilities. Calls have been made on the local authority in Leitrim to request the minister for Justice, Helen McEntee to introduce such legislation. Kinlough based Councillor Justin…
I stand by my comments – Ó’Sé explains criticism of Sligo’s withdrawal from GAA Championship
Former Kerry star and Sunday Game TV analyst, Tomás Ó’Sé, says he stands by his controversial comments this week concerning Sligo’s decision to withdraw from the GAA Championship. He’s also responded to calls on him to step down from TV punditry by the Chairman of Leitrim GAA, who’s branded him…
Harkin calls for early opening for non-essential retail
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for non-essential retail to be opened sooner than December NPHET doesn’t anticipate recommending any level 5 restrictions being relaxed before December. Independent TD Marian Harkin says the Government promised restrictions would be reviewed after four weeks. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/0611%20Harkin%20Web.mp3 The Government and Retail…
14 Day incidence rates published for local region
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre have published the latest set of 14 day incidence figures for the local electoral areas in the Counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The figures were compiled between October 20th and November 2nd. The Rate per 100,000 head of population is…
Border Communities against Brexit hold meeting with the Taoiseach
With increased speculation in relation to whether or not a Brexit deal can be hammered out between the EU and UK, the Border Communities against Brexit yesterday held a virtual meeting with the Taoiseach Michael Martin yesterday to discuss some of their concerns surrounding Brexit. The meeting addressed a…