Coleman returns to Ireland squad for England game
Seamus Coleman is back in the Republic of Ireland squad for next week’s friendly international against England at Wembley – and the upcoming Nations League games against Wales and Bulgaria. The Killybegs man missed Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off defeat to Slovakia last month because of a hamstring injury. Another Donegal…
Harvey Norman store in Sligo creates 70 new jobs
Around 70 new jobs have been created with the opening of a new Harvey Norman store in Sligo. The Australian chain has opened a new shop today based in the Carraroe Retail Park. Customers can avail of computer and electrical essential purposes with a click and collect service for all…
Obituaries, Thursday, November 5th, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Eileen McGee, Sligo Eileen McGee (née Devaney), 46 Treacy Ave, Sligo and formerly of Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully at the Nazareth House Nursing Home, Sligo. Reposing at the Nazareth House Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo, this evening…
Social Welfare inspections questioned by Sligo Councillor
A Sligo Councillor has questioned the practice of Social Welfare inspections to people’s homes during level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. Household visits have been banned since October – but home visits to welfare recipients to detect fraud have continued. The Department of Social Protection says its inspectors and staff…
I said what needed to be said – MacSharry defends criticism of Martin at stormy FF meeting
A disgrace – credibility in tatters – the cause of poor poll ratings – Marc MacSharry has been responding to media reports of particularly angry exchanges between him and Micheal Martin at last evening’s Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party meeting, during which he allegedly said the Taoiseach should consider standing aside…
Donegal TD calls for revision of legislation for past convictions
A Donegal, TD says the current spent convictions legislation is not fit for purpose and is urging the public to have their say during a public consultation which is now taking place. Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle is calling for an unlimited amount of convictions to be considered spent, depending…
Local mart manager disputes Minister for Agriculture claims on mart activity
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue, has claimed that the level of activity at agricultural marts has decreased by only 16 per cent during level 5 restrictions. Marts have only been allowed to operate sales online since October 20th. The Agriculture Minister says the cattle throughput in marts…