Family denied saying proper goodbye to their loved one due to Covid funeral restrictions
The grandchildren of a local man who died in the past month were unable to carry his coffin after his funeral mass, despite it being his wish. Joan describes how the ongoing Covid restrictions on mourner numbers devastated her family, and talks about the heartbreak of the long wait to…
Over 925,000 euro for local Outdoor recreation sites
Outdoor recreation sites in Sligo and Leitrim have received a major boost with €925,580 allocated for local projects. The allocation is included in a national allocation of €6.5m for outdoor recreational amenities. In Sligo the Benbulben Access Upgrade Project at Benbulben Forest has received €198,000.00 The Hazelwood Lady Anne…
Construction of new helipad at Sligo University Hospital completed
Construction of a new helipad at Sligo University Hospital has been completed. Test landings are currently being carried out by the Air Corps 112 helicopter and the Coastguard’s Rescue 118, with it hoped to be fully operational later this month. Those needing emergency care have previously been airlifted to Strandhill…
Sligo & Ballyshannon included in Heritage Council Funding.
Sligo and Ballyshannon have benefited under the latest round of funding announced by the Heritage Council. 200,000 euro to both Sligo and Ballyshannon under the Historic Towns initiative. The funding in Sligo will be used for Private owners and the local authority to undertake the heritage led regeneration…
Upgrading and refurbishment of Ballyshannon community nursing unit completed
The HSE has announced that essential upgrading and refurbishment of Ballyshannon community nursing unit has been completed. It means residents and staff who had previously been transferred to St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar can now return to Ballyshannon. In a statement to Ocean FM News the HSE has confirmed…
Fianna Fail TD’s unhappy with vaccination programme
Several Fianna Fail TD’s have strongly criticised the pace of the country’s vaccination programme. A number of deputies shared their anger at last nights parliamentary party meeting that many over 85’s still don’t know when they’ll get their jab. Dara Calleary said he had little faith in the…
Bishops ask that number allowed to attend funerals be increased to 25
There are calls for the government to consider increasing the limit on the number of people allowed at funerals to 25. A group of bishops from the west of the country have suggested the change – as the current limit of 10 is due to stay until the country moves…