‘The Taoiseach is a frontline worker’ – Junior Minister supports St Patrick’s Day trip
Junior Health Minister, Frank Feighan, has caused a storm of reaction on the North West Today show after his contention that An Taoiseach is a frontline worker. Minister Feighan was outlining his total support for the prospect of Micheál Martin travelling to Washington for St. Patrick’s Day and getting the…
Concern expressed over DUP’s attempts to undermine Protocol
The Border Community against Brexit group have expressed their concern over the recent developments in Northern Ireland which has resulted in the DUP calling on all Unionist parties to unite and undermine the Northern Ireland protocol. The North’s First and Deputy First Ministers will hold talks with the European…
Battle Against Covid: Top garda pleads with people to ‘consider their actions’
During the last seven days, gardai in Sligo have issued more than 50 on-the-spot fines in relation to house parties and people travelling beyond five kilometres from their home. Although overall compliance with Covid-19 restrictions has been good, Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken says there have been some slippages. Speaking to…
Dáil motion offers assistance with utility bills
Sinn Féin will bring a motion before the Dail today which will aim to help workers and families who are struggling to pay heating and electricity bills. Under current regulations, people must be unemployed for over 15 months before they are entitled to financial support with their heating costs.…
‘Game Set & Match’ to college students after Federer prank
Remember that story about the two college students who tagged Roger Federer with their Instagram tennis video? Ollie White from north Sligo and his college pal Jamie Duff claimed that the eight-time Wimbledon champion responded to them with a message indicating he’ll be willing to play the duo in a…
Obituaries, Wednesday, February 3rd, 10 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Gerry McHugh, Sligo James McLaughlin, Donegal Town Chris Flannery, London and Sligo William Freeborn, Rossnowlagh Denis McNulty, Ballintrillick Conal Byrne, Kilcar Nancy Gallagher, Sligo Ray Tracey, Sligo Frank Conlon, Sligo …
Record number of deaths from Covid-19
A record 101 deaths from Covid-19 were confirmed here yesterday, and one person was only 19. However yesterday’s figures were the lowest number of cases since December 28th with 879 new infections. 15 additional cases were reported in Donegal yesterday, there were 8 in Sligo and less than…