Covid, Brexit highlight need for discussion on united Ireland, says Donegal councillor
A Donegal councillor says the co-operation between ambulance services on both sides of the border highlights the need for an All-Ireland approach to health services on the island. Independent Councillor Michéal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig also noted that with Brexit a reality from today, now is the time to start…
Maxi Curran re-appointed as Donegal LGFA manager
Maxi Curran has been re-appointed as the Donegal women’s senior gaelic football manager for the 2021 season. It will be his fourth year in charge of the senior county team. Curran guided Donegal to a three-in-a-row of Ulster senior titles in 2019. The Tir Chonaill girls were knocked out of…
Amateur & underage sport halted by Level 5 restrictions
The announcement of full lockdown Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions by the Government on Wednesday evening has an immediate impact on sport across Ireland. All underage and amateur sports, both indoor and outdoor are now halted until at least the end of next month, meaning no training in groups of 15…
Obituaries, Thursday December 31st, 10a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Johnny Meehan, England and Rossinver Mary Hopper, Sligo Nora Heraty, Westport Eileen Glazzard Moriarty, Strandhill Myra McNulty, Coolaney John McConnon, Heapstown James Mostyn, Ballindoon Johnny Meehan, Romford, England and formerly of Strade, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim. Brother of…
Gardai investigating alleged assault in Donegal Town
Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault incident in the Drumrooske Estate area of Donegal Town yesterday afternoon at about 5pm. A man in his 40s was discovered with injuries and was taken to Letterkenny Hospital for treatment. Another man man, in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and is…
Into the New Year . . . and another lockdown
Non-essential retail outlets throughout the north west are opening for the final day for at least a month, as the country has entered its third lockdown. Household visits were banned at midnight after the third record daily number of Covid-19 infections since Christmas. Meanwhile, school holidays extended until the second…
Icy conditions on NW roads
Road users throughout the north west are advised this New Year’s Eve morning to drive with care because of icy and slippery conditions in many areas. Particular care is needed on minor rural roads and footpaths in towns. A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in place for Louth,…