Start of 2021 League of Ireland season delayed
The FAI has confirmed that the start of the 2021 League of Ireland Premier Division season is being deferred until mid-March at the earliest. Association officials met with the National League Executive Committee on Saturday – the body which features five clubs elected to represent all 19 teams – and…
Obituaries, Sunday, January 3rd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Betty Connolly, Templeboy Ronan O’Keeney, Donegal Town Elaine Finnegan, Bundoran David Best, Sligo Betty Connolly, Dunbaken, Templeboy, Co Sligo and formerly of Rathgran, Coolaney, Co Sligo. Funeral arrangements later. Ronan O’Keeney, Spierstown, Clar, Donegal Town,…
Obituaries, Sunday, January 3rd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Betty Connolly, Templeboy Ronan O’Keeney, Donegal Town Elaine Finnegan, Bundoran Betty Connolly, Dunbaken, Templeboy, Co Sligo and formerly of Rathgran, Coolaney, Co Sligo. Funeral arrangements later. Ronan O’Keeney, Spierstown, Clar, Donegal Town, Co.…
Donegal, Sligo have high 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population
Donegal is now the second highest county in the country when it comes to the 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 infections per 100,000 population. It’s at 737.5, which compares to the national rate of 381.6. County Sligo is 5th, at 531.0. Monaghan has the highest 14-day incidence rate per 100,000…
MacSharry slams preparations for Covid vaccinations
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is criticising the country’s approach to rolling out vaccines. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry says 40 thousand doses of the Covid vaccine have been received by the State, but only 1,800 were administered by Friday night. Deputy MacSharry says our preparations have fallen short: https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/07mcsharry-add-vaccine-clip-cod.mp3
Frosty start to Sunday morning
With temperatures below freezing in many areas throughout the north west this morning, motorists are urged to drive with caution. Met Eireann says it will be colder locally away from coasts, resulting in widespread hard ground frost and icy surfaces, with potentially dangerous conditions. Gardai are advising motorists to eave…
Breast screening services in north west reduced next week
Breast screening services will be operating at a reduced capacity across the north west next week because of the Covid restrictions. Some units are temporarily closed due to Covid-19 and resources are being concentrated on women who are deemed to be at a higher risk at this time. The national…