Buyers can return to marts from May 17th
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that buyers can return to mart rings from the 17th of May. Buyers must set up an appointment prior to going to the mart and online trading will also continue alongside in person buying and selling. Minister McConalogue said that…
€5m for remote working hubs
A new €5m fund has been announced for remote working hubs. The Connected Hubs Fund aims to expand existing facilities, such as ManorHUB in Co. Leitrim, provide additional furniture, office space and rooms for meetings. It will also be used to install electric car charging points, upgrade disability access and…
The Friday Panel, Mary Bohan, Thomas Walsh
This week’s Friday Panel are Leitrim Cllr Mary Bohan and Sligo Cllr Thomas Walsh. The easing of Covid restrictions, the resignation of Arlene Foster, DNA dog testing in Leitrim, the cost of staycations, hospital parking charges, carbon tax bill are among issues discussed OceanFM Ireland · The Friday Panel,…
Concern raised over high levels of Covid-19 in Donegal
The Chief Medical Officer’s warned that Covid-19 is circulating at dangerous levels in County Donegal. The national incidence rate is 127.3 per 100,000, however in Donegal it is 293.4 per 100,000. Dr Tony Holohan is appealing for community leaders in the county to encourage people to stick with the public…
Man arrested following suspected cocaine seizure
Sligo Gardaí arrested a man following the seizure of suspected cocaine. A search of a premises in Sligo Town at around 9pm Thursday led to the discovery of €65,000 of the drug, pending analysis. Gardaí also found and seized a small quantity of cannabis, mobile phones and weighing scales. The…
Bishop welcomes Government move on Mass attendance
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, has welcomed the Government announcement of the easing of Covid restrictions, which allows up to 50 people attend church services from 10th May. The Bishop had been forceful in his criticism of restrictions, branding them discriminatory OceanFM Ireland · Bishop welcomes Government move…
North west MEP says vaccine certificate will allow travel across the bloc
A proposed Covid 19 vaccination certificate should facilitate freedom of movement without discrimination. Midlands North West MEP, Maria Walsh says the cert would provide 3 options to travellers with only one being required; prove they have received a Covid-19 vaccine, a negative PCR test or they have had the virus…