ATU president appeals for ‘spirit of generosity’ in months ahead
An appeal has gone out today for everyone in the north west of Ireland to use, support and promote the new Atlantic Technological University that was officially launched earlier by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris. An amalgamation of IT Sligo, Letterkenny IT and Galway Mayo IT, it will consist of…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Kathleen Kennedy and Ronnie Gillanders, both from Sligo, have Parkinson’s Disease. They’ve been outlining how they live with the condition and what supports are available, on the week that is Parkinson’s Awareness Week OceanFM Ireland · Living with Parkinson's Disease
Bacik well aware of huge task as she seeks to increase NW representation
The new leader of the Labour Party, Ivana Bacik, says she’s acutely aware of the challenges ahead in attracting more public support and increasing the party’s level representation in areas like the North West. She’s also been expanding on her statement that Labour should not consider going into Government unless…
Minister’s launch of university is the ‘start of a new era for the region’
The north west officially has a new university. Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris launched the new Atlantic Technological University this morning at an historic event in the Knocknarea Arena in what was IT Sligo. While this is a major development when it comes to third-level and continuing education, it…
Easkey’s Dessie Burke wins Guernsey Marathon
Easkey’s Dessie Burke recorded one of the biggest wins in his athletics career on Sunday when he won the Sure Guernsey Marathon. Burke, running in the singlet of Ballina Athletics Club, beat hundreds of other competitors from across Europe to cross the line in just over two hours and 40 minutes.…
Summerhill College lose Connacht semi-final after extra-time
There was disappointment on Monday for Summerhill College junior gaelic footballers as they were edged out by Claregalway after extra-time in the Connacht Colleges Junior ‘A’ semi-final, at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan. The teams finished level at 3-7 a-piece at the end of normal time, but…
He brought sunshine into every room – Curry GAA Chairman’s emotional tribute to Red Óg
He’d a smile that would break hearts – he brought sunshine into every room – the Chairman of Curry GAA Club, Barry Gallagher, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Red Óg Murphy. The Curry clubhouse remains open today for anyone who wishes to pay their respects to the…