BAI announce funding for commercial radio sector
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland have announced an allocation of €2.58m to the independent commercial radio sector. Minister Catherine Martin welcomed the move adding that all 32 commercial radio stations throughout the country are benefiting from the funding. Bláithín Gallagher, Constituency Spokesperson and National Coordinator of…
Legal challenge on latest hospitality restrictions
A Sligo Restaurant owner says a legal challenge could be mounted to prevent the government allowing indoor dining in Hotels and Guest Houses while other restaurants will only be allowed to facilitate outdoor dining. Sligo based restaurateur, Anthony Gray, the former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and…
Northern Ireland needs a stonger voice in Europe
A north west MEP says there’s a need for Northern Ireland to have a stronger voice in Europe. Chris Macmanus was speaking after MEPs overwhelmingly backed ratifying the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and also overwhelmingly backing a resolution setting out current Brexit concerns. Chris MacManus says what…
Opening Schools is leading to inceasing number of covid cases
In the latest round of Covid-19 figures published by the Department of Health there were 33 additional cases reported in Donegal. No cases were detected in either Sligo or Leitrim. 371 new cases of the virus were detected nationally and 13 additional Covid-19 related deaths were also confirmed.…
Details of summer re-opening to be announced today
Inter-county travel will return on the 10th of May as part of a sweeping easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The cabinet is due to meet this afternoon to sign off on plans to re-open most of the country for the summer. The first easing of measures will be…
Sligo’s Ross Mannion is new Connacht women’s head coach
Sligo’s Ross Mannion has been appointed as Connacht rugby’s new senior women’s head coach. Mannion was coach of the AIL Division 2C winning Sligo team in 2018 and he has worked with Connacht Rugby as a Club and Community Rugby Officer for 10 years. For the past two years, he…
Sacrificing all to look after her mother lands Margaret an Unsung Hero Award
A powerful tale of family love, respect and devotion is epitomised by Margaret Trearty from Co Donegal. Her sister, Mary Jo Gallagher, nominated her for an Ocean FM Covid Unsung Hero Award for looking after their Mum on a full-time basis, as she deals with dementia. The two sisters showed…