Death announced of Ireland’s ‘Mr Showjumping’
The death has been announced of Frank (Fran) McGarry of Carrowmore in Sligo. He was synonymous with showjumping in this part of the world for so many years. McGarry built the Sligo Riding Centre in 1972 and it was the first large indoor school of its time. He was also…
Sligo councillor cautiously welcomes new Bill on birth certs for adoptees
A Sligo councillor, whose late father was taken as a baby from his mother to an orphanage in Sligo, says a a new law which proposes to give adopted people access to their birth certificates for the first time will be good news for some. Solidarity People Before Profit Councillor…
Health expert ‘won’t be surprised’ if Delta variant found in Sligo areas
Dr. Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West, says he is not trying to scare people by saying that the Delta variant may be found in Sligo areas. If you have Covid symptoms stay at home and get a test, do not socialise, he advises. OceanFM Ireland…
Lack of building material hampering construction industry
The shortage of building materials and the rising costs of construction are now major contributing factors to the housing crisis in the northwest. That’s the warning from a Leitrim Councillor who says that the construction of new homes and renovations to existing properties are being delayed to the lack…
Faianna Fáil Councillor to be next Leitrim Cathaoirleach
Leitrim Fianna Fáil Councillors Paddy O’ Rourke from the Ballinamore Municipal District will be elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council today. The Council AGM will take place at 12.30. It’s expected that fellow Fianna Fáil Councillor, Paddy Farrell who is based close to Leitrim village…
The Friday Panel with Jim Lawlor and Paul Diver
The Friday Panel with Jim Lawlor , well known commentator on North West Today and Paul Diver , Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh and Chairperson Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation OceanFM Ireland · The Friday Panel with Jim Lawlor and Paul Diver
Some students left high and dry by Northern Ireland’s minister of Economy
It’s emerged that students from Northern Ireland studying in Colleges such as IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT have been left behind by the Minister of Economy. Sinn Fein MLA Jemma Dolan says Students from the north studying in Britain or in the 26 counties have received no support from…