Missing man may be in the west
Gardai say a man missing from Cork may be in the west of Ireland. Mark McCarthy, from Midleton, is missing since 8:30pm last Wednesday. It’s thought he may have travelled towards the west, possibly to the Galway/Mayo/Sligo region. He was last seen driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI with alloy wheels…
Maye slams cronyism of Zappone appointment
The Chairman of the International Small Business Alliance, Seamus Maye of Sligo, has launched a stinging attack on both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail over the Katherine Zappone appointment. He’s condemned the original appointment as outrageous, underpinned by cronyism and patronage OceanFM Ireland · Maye slams cronyism of Zappone…
Business owner up in arms after damage caused by overnight flooding in Donegal Town
An emotional and angry business owner in Donegal Town has hit out at Donegal County Council after more flooding in the Quay Street area again overnight. Jo Daly of Quay West Restaurant spent all night trying to prevent serious damage to her premises, and says no-one has done anything to…
1,174 premises without power in Sligo Town this morning
1,174 Customers are without power in Sligo Town this morning. Traffic lights are also out of order at the Pearse Road/Mail Coach Road junction with advance warning signs in place, motorists are asked to proceed with caution. ESB workers are attempting to repair a fault in the line. The expected…
Confusion for hospitality sector; Fáilte Ireland to update guidelines
A local restauratuer says there are mixed messages ‘yet again’ surrounding guidelines for the hospitality sector. Failte Ireland are expected to publish updated guidelines today after holding talks with government officials yesterday following the Attorney General, Paul Gallagher, confirming that outdoor gatherings of upto 200 guests can take place in…
All but one Local Electoral Area above national 14 day rate
All but one local electoral area in the region has a 14 day incidence rate higher than the national rate of 373. In Manorhamilton Co. Leitrim, as of Monday, it was 397.4, while South Donegal had a rate of 694.5. In the Sligo/Drumcliffe Local Electoral Area, the figure is 362.1,…
Mona McSharry gets rapturous Ballyshannon welcome
Hundreds of well-wishers lined the town centre of Ballyshannon on Thursday evening to welcome Mona McSharry back to her home swimming club – the Marlins Swimming Club – following her recent Olympic exploits. The Final Whistle was there to see her receive an ‘Olympic’ welcome… OceanFM Ireland · Mona’s Marlins…