First Communions to take place in parts of Sligo
It’s now likely that First Communions in parts of Sligo, Roscommon, Galway and Westmeath will go ahead despite public health advice. Government says baptisms, communions and confirmations should not take place at this time. However baptisms will be allowed from next Thursday once protective measures are put in…
Chris O’Donnell & Ireland qualify for Olympic relay final
Sligo is celebrating two Olympic finalists in Tokyo after North Sligo Athletic Club’s Christopher O’Donnell anchored the Ireland 4×400 metres mixed relay quartet to a second place in finish in their semi-final heat on Friday. Ireland crossed the line in fourth place behind the United States and the Dominican Republic…
Department of Housing recommendations on Mica offers little comfort
A Sligo Independent Councillor is expressing concern this morning over recent reports claiming that the Department of Housing are recommending to the Government not to agree to a 100% redress scheme for homes impacted by Mica. It’s also being speculated that the county of Sligo where there are thought…
Online abuse of hospitality sector must be stopped
A Sligo restauranteur is urging the Government to come up with legislation that will punish those found guilty of co-ordinating or engaging in the practice of booking tables in restaurants and then not showing up. Anthony Gray is a former President of the Restaurants Association of…
Calls made for three addtional Bank Holidays
The North West Tourism and Hospitality sector could be in for a major boot and indeed workers could be in line for some extra days off. That’s if the People Before Profit suggestion is successful which is calling for three bank holidays to be introduced in the Republic of…
The Final Whistle 29/07/2021 – Sligo’s Tokyo quartet
Two Olympians AND Two Paralympians – all from Sligo. Mona McSharry (Swimming) Christopher O’Donnell (Athletics Martin Gordon (Tandem Cycling) Patrick Flanagan (Swimming) What are they putting in the water? PLUS – Co Sligo golfer TJ Ford on his South of Ireland Championship victory. OceanFM Ireland · The Final Whistle podcast…
Submissions sought for new bathing areas in Co. Leitrim
Leitrim County Council are seeking the public’s views on identifying new bathing areas in the county. Keeldra Lake in Mohill is the only designated area in the county at the moment. Bathing sites are closely monitored from the 1st of June until the 15th of September to ensure the water…