Rent supplement extension for domestic violence victims
The extension to the rent supplement scheme for the victims of domestic abuse will provide hope and the prospect of a better for future for victims. That’s according to Sligo/Drumcliff Councillor Marie Casserly. Cllr Casserly say the pandemic has increased the level of domestic violence and it’s vital that victims…
Concern at subsidence at Drumkeeran graveyard
There’s been calls for immediate remedial works to be carried out at the historic Aughaloughy graveyard at Drumkeeran. There’s been subsidence on the graveyard site in recent days and local resident Hubert McHugh says people are concerned over possible further slippage OceanFM Ireland · Concern at subsidence at Drumkeeran…
Minister slammed by West Sligo publican for extension of pub opening hours
Enough is enough, I had to speak up for the rural publicans – so says Breda Sheridan, owner of Sheridan’s Bar in Kilglass in Co Sligo. Breda has written to Justice Minister Helen McEntee to express astonishment at her proposal to extend pub opening hours, and says all pubs want…
Sligo Rovers Bingo Nights start this Friday
Sligo Rovers are hosting online bingo events for the next four Friday nights as the club moves its bingo experience to a virtual audience. The event will be run in a similar way to previous online club fundraisers. It is open to all players over the age of 18. A…
Obituaries, Wednesday, February 24th, 10a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John James Deignan, England and Sligo Bridie McTernan, London and Glencar Patricia Kelly, Dromard Sandra Simms, London, formerly of Donegal Town Rose Burns, Sligo James O’Donnell, Ballyshannon Peter McDonald, Belleek Sr. Phyl Clancy (Consilio), Castlebar Joseph P. Cryan, Ballinamore Thomas…
Thomas McGowan
Galway and formerly of Loughmarron, Glenade, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully at University Hospital Galway, following a short illness. Remains will arrive at St Michael’s Church, Glenade, via Manorhamilton, on Thursday for 11am funeral mass with burial afterwards in Conwell cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions funeral mass and burial will be private…
Thomas McGowan
Galway and formerly of Loughmarron, Glenade, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully at University Hospital Galway, following a short illness. Remains will arrive at St Michael’s Church, Glenade, via Manorhamilton, on Thursday for 11am funeral mass with burial afterwards in Conwell cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions funeral mass and burial will be private…