Rural work hubs need to be established in Sligo
Calls are being made on the local authority in Sligo to establish a plan in relation to the provision of remote working hubs across the County. The calls are being made by local Councillor Thomas Walsh. Cllr. Walsh says that the Council should be making applications…
Grants need to be increased for upgrading waste treatment systems
The issue in relation to the cost associated with ‘domestic waste water treatment systems’ was discussed at the recently monthly meeting of Leitrim County Council. Many home owners have been quoted prices in the region of 12,000 to 15,000 when it comes to upgrading systems. The maximum grant…
Instructor criticises ‘essential workers only’ directive for driving lessons
Sligo-based driving instructor, Andrew Murray, has critcised the Road Safety Authority for directives issued to the industry under Covid regulations. This means only essential workers can be facilitated with driving lessons, something which he feels is putting driving instructors’ livelihoods in jeopardy OceanFM Ireland · Instructor criticises 'essential workers…
New fears over future of post offices
There is renewed concern about the future of rural post offices. A new report by accounting firm Grant Thornton says €17m investment is needed to save the postal network. The report is predicting major revenue losses for the sector and says that unless the government intervenes, there will be further…
Obituaries, Monday, November 2nd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Eileen O’Connor, Rathmullen Hugh Ferguson, Garrison Charles Dolan, Sligo Sr. M. Vianney Mullen, Castlebar and Sligo Shane Quinn, Sligo Kevin McGinley, Dundalk and Carrick, Co Donegal Eileen O’Connor, nee Vaughan, Bervaish, Rathmullen, Ballymote, Co Sligo, formerly…
Obituaries, Monday, November 2nd, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Eileen O’Connor, Rathmullen Hugh Ferguson, Garrison Charles Dolan, Sligo Sr. M. Vianney Mullen, Castlebar and Sligo Shane Quinn, Sligo Eileen O’Connor, nee Vaughan, Bervaish, Rathmullen, Ballymote, Co Sligo, formerly of Shantalla, Galway. Mass of the Resurrection…
Feighan says Varadkar ‘did nothing unlawful’
Junior Minister and Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan says Tanaiste Leo Varadkar ‘did nothing unlawful’when he forwarded documentation relating to discussions with one medical organisation to a rival group. The Village magazine has reported that the Tanaiste shared a copy of detailed GP contract negotiations with the president of the National…