Killybegs assault and Ballyshannon criminal damage incidents being investigated
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to an assault incident in Killybegs on 13th February last – they also seek witnesses to a criminal damage incident in Ballyshannon. Garda Stephen Fahey of Ballyshannon Garda Station hosts this week’s On The Beat OceanFM Ireland · Killybegs assault and Ballyshannon…
McConalogue urges reflection from consumers on Stop Food Waste Day
Today is Stop Food Waste Today, and Minster for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, has urged people to consider the amount of food they throw away, and how it measures up with targets under our Climate Action Plan. The Minister also gives his reaction to the latest events in Ukraine OceanFM…
Leitrim Councillor calls for concessions to be given to rural learner drivers
A Leitrim Councillor says concessions must be made for learner drivers in rural areas where there is inadequate public Transport services. Cllr Padraig Fallon was reacting to the fact that the number of learner drivers who got penalty points for not being accompanied by a fully qualified motorist, increased…
Harkin condemns ‘evil threat’ of Russian Army marching towards Kyiv
Deputy Marian Harkin says she is more pessimistic than ever of a peace breakthrough in the Ukrainian crisis after overnight events. She says the 40-mile long convoy of Russian troops and artillery currently marching towards Kyiv is an ‘incredible evil threat’ OceanFM Ireland · Harkin condemns 'evil threat' of…
Yasmin Connolly signs for Sligo Rovers
Forward Yasmin Connolly has become the latest player to sign for Sligo Rovers’ Women’s team ahead their inaugural Women’s National League campaign. Sligo town native Connolly spent nine years playing with local side Yeats United, while also playing for Sligo/Leitrim League teams between the ages of nine and seventeen. She…
Donegal Councillor says there will be no change of venue for Sea Sessions Festival
A Bundoran based Councillor has moved to quell speculation that the popular ‘Sea Sessions music festival may be moved from its current location in Bundoran to the nearby Finner Camp. Speculation had increased in recent times that the festival’s location could be changing for this year’s event. …
GRA call for the practice of unaccompanied officers patrolling alone to end
A Garda is still being treated in hospital for concussion after being seriously assaulted in Blacklion yesterday. The incident occurred at 2am when Garda Padraig Scott, from Tulsk in Co Roscommon, stopped a car. The 29-year-old had a gun pointed at him, was attacked and doused in petrol.…