Obituaries, Monday, January 4th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Betty Connolly, Templeboy Elaine Finnegan, Bundoran David Best, Sligo Paul Byrne, Sligo Eamonn Conlon, Geevagh Brendan O’Keeney, Killybegs Cathal Timoney, Donegal Town John James Sheerin, Enniskillen Betty Connolly, Dunbaken, Templeboy,…
Now is not the time to revisit water charges
A Leitrim Councillor has criticised a member of the Green Party for suggesting the subject of water charges should be re-visited. Junior Minister Malcom Noonan says the possibility of reintroducing water charges should be looked at in order to enhance infrastructure and water quality. Leitrim Councillor has been a long…
David Clarke calls ‘time’ with Mayo footballers
David Clarke has announced his retirement from intercountty football after 20 years with the Mayo senior football team. The Ballina Stephenites clubman works as a garda in Tubbercurry – and his departure follows Donal Vaughan’s announcement on Sunday that’s he’s also retiring. Clarke, who’s 37, won eight Connacht championship winners…
Karl Lacey leaves Donegal management team
Karl Lacey has stepped away from the Donegal senior football management team for the 2021 season. The 2012 All-Ireland winner was worked alongside manager Declan Bonner for the last three years, during which time Donegal lifted back-to-back Ulster senior titles. It’s understood Lacey informed the players of his decision in…
Government must come clean with return to school plans
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has called on the government to urgently announce it’s plans for schools to re-open after Christmas. Opposition parties will meet with Ministers later today, with schools due to welcome back students next week. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says it’s hard to see how schools…
Obituaries, Monday, January 4th, 10 a.m
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Betty Connolly, Templeboy Ronan O’Keeney, Donegal Town Elaine Finnegan, Bundoran David Best, Sligo Paul Byrne, Sligo Eamonn Conlon, Geevagh Brendan O’Keeney, Killybegs Betty Connolly, Dunbaken, Templeboy, Co Sligo and formerly of Rathgran, Coolaney, Co Sligo. Funeral…
BreastCheck message from Donegal Action for Cancer Care
Donegal Action for Cancer Care is urging women scheduled for follow-up assessment from today (Monday) to continue to attend BreastCheck appointments on the day and times they are given. Because of Covid-19, resources are focused on women deemed to be at higher risk at this time. These are women in…