Kenny questions necessity of gold mining in north west
The issue of gold mining in North Leitrim was debated in the Dáil once again this morning. Sligo Leitrim Sinn Finn TD Martin Kenny raised the topic with the Minister of State at the Department of Expenditure and Reform Oisin Smith. Deputy Kenny called on the Green party…
Abuse of student nurses and midwives must end
A Donegal TD is calling on the government to urgently deliver a fair pay allowance for student nurses and midwives. Sinn Féin tabled a motion in the Dáil this week, calling on the government to deliver on the issue. The motion called for the review on allowances to immediately…
Limited number of elective surgeries going ahead in the Saolta Hospital Group
The impact of Covid-19 on the health system in the west and north west of the county has resulted in only a small amount of elective surgeries going ahead in the Saolta Hospital Group, which runs seven HSE hospitals including Sligo and Letterkenny University hospitals. The relatively low number…
Early progress being made on Sligo Pyrite talks
The meeting which took place this week between the Sligo Pyrite Action Group and the housing minister Darragh O’ Brien has been described ‘as extremely positive’. Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin took part in discussion where the Sligo Pyrite Action Group were seeking to be included on the…
Cancellation of express service has left passengers stranded in Dublin & Donegal
The Cancellation of an express bus service has left passengers stranded in Dublin & Donegal. A Donegal Councillor is describing as ‘unacceptable’ the service being provided on the route. Cllr Noel Jordan says the ‘30-30 express’ which runs from Donegal to the capital has recorded 183 cancellations…
Listen Back : Irish Music Month – The Winner
October saw Irish Music Month here on Ocean FM in association with the BAI Sound and Vision, HotPress and XL Retail. Ocean FM had an huge amount of entries from across the North West which were whittled down to five. You can listen below to the five entries that made…
Landslide near Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim
A landslide has occurred near Ballinaglera in County Leitrim. The extent of the landslide is not clear at present but it’s thought no roads or infrastructure has been damaged. It’s understood that a forestry plantation and a neighbouring farm have been impacted. The incident took place in the townland of…