Letterkenny hospital among most overcrowded in country again today
Letterkenny and Limerick University Hospitals are the second most overcrowded in the country today with 50 patients waiting for a bed in each. Only University Hospital Galway, with 54 patients waiting, is higher. In Letterkenny, 13 of the waiting patients are in the emergency department, with 37 in wards and…
Families with relatives in care urged to familiarise themselves with changes to Fair Deal scheme
Families throughout the north west who have relatives in nursing homes are being reminded that the Fair Deal scheme has been updated. Fair Deal provides financial support to people who need long-term residential care. The amount a person pays towards the cost of nursing home care depends on income and…
EU directive should mean better protection for motorists
A north west MEP says people who have road accidents in another EU country should enjoy better protection following the endorsement of new motor insurance rules. The European Parliament has just approved an updated Motor insurance directive which will give drivers better insurance protection and fairer competitive practices across the…
Leitrim councillor seeks special fund for emergencies
A Leitrim councillor is calling for a special fund to be established to help those impacted by weather or road emergencies, such as the events that occurred on Shass Mountain in Drumkeerin last year. Cllr Enda Stenson is calling on the local authority to investigate the possibility of developing a…
Life at 90 – Fr ‘Ricky’ Devine shares Sligo sporting memories
This Thursday night, Ocean FM brings you a special interview with one of the signature names associated with sport in Summerhill College and Sligo down through the decades – Fr Michael ‘Ricky’ Devine. A former pupil and teacher at Summerhill, he was the man who introduced soccer, basketball and even…
Oncology clinic cancelled at Letterkenny University Hospital
The Cancellation of the oncology clinic at Letterkenny University Hospital for the second week in a row has been described as ‘totally unacceptable’. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty says he has been contacted by affected patients and their families who are dismayed and worried of the effects that these…
Garda investigation following discovery of body in Ballyshannon
Gardaí have confirmed to OceanFM News that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a man at a residential property in the town yesterday. Gardaí attended the scene which is currently preserved at this time. A post mortem will be conducted in due…