Funding for projects in Garrison, Belleek area
Community groups and projects in an area between Belleek and Garrison in County Fermanagh are being encouraged to apply for wind farm funding before this coming Friday. The Callagheen Wind Farm Fund is open for applications from within a seven-kilometre of the wind farm. Local Sinn Fein MLA Jemma Dolan…
Pheasant shooting season hit by Covid restrictions
Among the activities hit by the Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions is the pheasant shooting season, which was to have started on November 1st. The pheasant shooting season normally involves shooting club members travelling to pheasant shoots around the country. It’s also an important contributor to the tourism industry throughout the…
Doherty claims Insurance companies are ripping off customers
A Donegal TD has raised concerns over the costs associated with settling motor insurance claims The cost of settling a motor insurance injury claim has risen by almost a fifth over the last 5 years. The average compensation pay-out for claims through litigation is now just over 46…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 3rd, 5p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Shane Quinn, Sligo Shane Quinn, Cairns Drive, Sligo. Unexpectedly at his sister Jojo’s home, Upper Heather View, Sligo. Removal from his sister Jojo’s home on Wednesday morning for private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium. Due to the current restrictions,…
Players need to be fully consulted – O’Hara reacts to Sligo GAA Covid crisis
There are now eight confirmed cases of Covid-19 among the Sligo GAA senior football squad, just days before their Connacht semi-final against Galway. Former county star Eamonn O’Hara says the players’ welfare is of the utmost importance, and they need now to be fully consulted before any decision is taken…
Local Publican concerned by proposed extension to Covid restrictions
Powers allowing Gardaí close pubs or restaurants could be extended until next June. Justice Minister Helen McEntee is seeking approval for the move at a cabinet meeting today. There are fears within the pub and hospitality industry that the move sends out a very discouraging message about the outlook for…
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 3rd, 10 a.m.
Obituaries, Tuesday, November 3rd, 10 a.m. Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Shane Quinn, Sligo Kevin McGinley, Dundalk and Carrick, Co Donegal Shane Quinn, Cairns Drive, Sligo. Unexpectedly at his sister Jojo’s home, Upper Heather View,…