Donegal GAA podcast 27/05/2021 – How best to rob the orchard?
As we head towards a decisive weekend in the national football league, the three ‘macs’ – Paddy McGill, Steven McDonnell and Martin McElhinney assess what’s at stake for both counties. Plus – Geraldine McLaughlin on her 100th Donegal appearance & Maxi Curran on a winning start for Donegal LGFA. OceanFM…
Ireland ‘dragging it’s heels’ around use of rapid antigen testing
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says Ireland is ‘dragging its heels’ in relation to the wider use of rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. Rapid antigen samples, taken with a swab from the nose, do not need to go to a lab. While the test results are quicker than the COVID-19 PCR test,…
People encouraged to attend appointments at community health clinics
In the latest update from the HSE, all Community x-rays and online group psychology sessions in Donegal are cancelled. Most community health services are operating as normal across the region, however, appointments for new clients in the G.U.M. clinic in Sligo are cancelled. Those with children due an audiology, hearing…
Calls for repair and safety works to be carried out at Mermaids Cove
Repair and safety works need to be carried out at Mermaids Cove by Mullaghmore Beach. Independent Sligo Councillor, Marie Casserly is calling for the works to be carried out saying there is a temporary solution in place for a long time and something more permanent is needed. The Council are…
Strandhill bollards need to stay in place insists local councillor
Sligo councillor Sinéad Maguire insists the bollards placed at the seafront in Strandhill need to be retained to facilitate social distancing during Covid. She’s rejected calls from Cllr Tom MacSharry to have the bollards removed, and insists their installation has not reduced mobility parking provision OceanFM Ireland · Strandhill…
Sligo farming official backs calls for beef regulator
A Sligo based high ranking official of a new national farming body has backed calls for the immediate appointment of a beef ombudsman or regulator. The appointment of such a position was discussed the Dáil this week. The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue is believed to…
Man appears in court over Sligo stabbing incident
A man in his 20s has been charged in relation to a stabbing incident which occurred in Sligo town yesterday. The man was arrested by Gardaí from Sligo shortly after the incident occurred. Local Garda were assisted by the Armed Support Unit from Ballyshannon. The man was…