Tributes being paid to Sligo athletics stalwart Ray Flynn
Tributes are being paid to Sligo native, former walker, coach and mentor Ray Flynn who has passed away. Flynn, who began race walking at Calry AC in the late 1960’s following in the footsteps of Jackie McGowan and Tommy Casey oversaw an enormous growth in athletics both locally and nationally.…
Garda appeal following two road traffic accidents in South Donegal
Gardai in Donegal have issued appeals for information concerning two road traffic collisions which took place in the past week, one in which a motorcyclist lost his life near Rossnowlagh. Garda Yvonne Carolan has this week’s On The Beat OceanFM Ireland · Garda appeal following two road traffic accidents…
Phasing out of burning of turf is inevitable say Irish Rural Link
The CEO of Irish Rural LInk says the phasing out of the burning of turf is inevitable, and the issues of concern are how householders are helped to adapt and assisted with alternative heating systems. Seamus Boland met yesterday with Minister Eamon Ryan to discuss the proposal to ban the…
Sligo councillor calls for legislation to deal with empty and semi-derelict buildings
A Sligo councillor says there is an apparent lack of legislation to enable local authorities effectively deal with empty and semi-derelict buildings. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says this is exemplified by the situation involving the Old Mill apartments in Ballisodare. Cllr Healy adds that the building, which he described…
Meeting on Thursday evening in Ballymote to set up Community Council
A public meeting will take place in Ballymote, Co Sligo this Thursday evening with the aim of setting up a community council for the town. It follows a training programme called Innovating Communities to encourage people in rural areas that are open to new ideas and ways of working. ‘Breathing…
Almost €6m approved under capital developments for disability services in region
Almost €6 million has been approved under capital developments for disability services in congregated settings across the Community Healthcare area covering Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan. Following a submission to the Department of Health in June 2015, a €100m programme over five years, was approved to provide residential accommodation…
‘Twin track approach needed’ for rural Ireland says Leitrim Cllr
A Leitrim Councilor says the Government plans to bring vacant social housing back into use for those fleeing the war in Ukraine could also be used to address the issue of depopulation in parts of rural Ireland/ The Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is briefing his cabinet colleagues…