Waterworld in Bundoran to remain closed; hopes Seaweed Baths will soon reopen
One of Donegal’s most popular tourist attractions, Waterworld, is to remain closed for the remainder of this year. It’s in adherence to public health guidelines and to ensure the safety of both staff and patrons. Meanwhile, it’s hoped Waterworld’s sister facility, Bundoran Seaweed Baths, will reopen in early July.
New campaign launched to support LGBTI
It’s been claimed that 1 in 5 people who identify as LGBTI+ have been physically attacked because of their sexuality. A new campaign has been launched today to support the LGBTI community entitled BeLongG to youth services which are calling for an end to violence and a safer future…
Number of hospitalisations should not be a factor in restrictions being lifted
A Donegal GP is warning the Government NOT to rely on the number of hospitalisations associated with Covid-19 when making decisions about easing restrictions next week. Dr Denis McCauley is the chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee. Cabinet is to decide on Thursday whether it will…
Kenny calls for independent investigation into unanswered emergency calls
A Sligo Leitrim TD is repeating his calls this morning for the Garda Commissioner to appear before the Oireachtas Justice Committee over the handling of 999 calls from domestic violence victims. It’s after an inquiry found over 3,100 emergency calls made by victims between 2019 and last October were…
PART 2 – Arts North West Special – Guitarist John Feeley with Eleanor Shanley
‘Part 2 of our inhouse session with Eleanor Shanley and John Feeley, featuring tunes & songs from their album Cancion de Amor. And theatre/circus performer, Orson Sterrit, gives the lowdown on his horsebox theatre show –The Adventures of the Exotic Dr Proctor’. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever…
Donegal GAA podcast 24/06/2021 – D-Day
Sunday is D-Day in the Ulster football championship as Donegal travel to Newry to take on Down. Paddy McGill takes the Mourne temperature with double All-Ireland winner James McCartan. Plus – Alan Foley of the Donegal Democrat on the football and hurling prospects for the county this weekend. OceanFM Ireland…
Dean Clancy wins European Gold after no-show by opponent
Sligo welterweight boxer Dean Clancy is the new European Under-22 Champion at light-welterweight, after winning Thursday afternoon’s Gold Medal final without throwing a punch. Clancy’s Israeli opponent, Ahmad Shtiwi, was a no-show, and the judges awarded the contest to the Sligoman. Dean Clancy is U22 European Boxing Champion in bizzare…