Clonmany Agricultural Show will be launched tomorrow
The official launch of the Clonmany Agricultural Show will take place tomorrow evening (Friday) The launch of the show will take place in the Ballyliffin Hotel. The popular agricultural events makes a welcome after the Covid-19 pandemic. PRO for the event is Blaine McCarron. He says…
Killybegs restaurant forced to close due to rising costs
Crippling increases in costs and a shortage of staff are among the reasons for the closure this weekend of the popular Fusion Bistro in Killybegs. Owner Linda Boyle has warned that a similar fate awaits other such businesses unless trading conditions improve OceanFM Ireland · Killybegs Restaurant forced to…
Five instances of unsafe pesticide levels in regions drinking water last year
There were five instances of pesticides exceeding safe levels in drinking water supplies across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal in 2021. This is an overall reduction compared to 2020 where nine incidents were reported. The impacted areas in the region were the River Eske supply in Co. Donegal, Kilsellagh in Co.…
Heated exchange in Dail over turf ban
Another row has broken out in the Dail between Sinn Fein and the government over a proposed ban on the sale of turf. The argument, between Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty and Minister Eamon Ryan, took place at the final leaders questions before Carbon Tax increases come into effect this…
Bishop insists Direct Provision mistakes can’t be repeated in housing Ukrainian refugees
The mistakes made in accommodating asylum seekers through the Direct Provision system should not be repeated in housing Ukrainian refugees. That’s according to the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, who has been outlining his views on the matter OceanFM Ireland · Bishop insists Direct Provision mistakes can't be repeated…
The decision to grant a prospecting licence in Leitrim is discussed in Dáil
The decision by the Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan to grant prospecting licences to mining company Flintridge Resources for 47 townlands in north Leitrim has been discussed in the Dáil. The issue was raised with the Taoiseach by Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin. The Independent deputy says this…
Over €66 million allocated to Community Healthcare in North West
Over €66 million has been allocated by the HSE to Community Healthcare in the North West for 2022. The funding will provide over 2,300,000 hours across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan. This means that 4,310 people will avail of Home Support this year across…