84 complaints to Children’s Ombudsman from North West
There were 84 complaints made to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in 2021 on behalf of children in the North West, a new report shows. Nationally, there was a 79% increase in the number of complaints to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office last year, reflecting the disruption experienced by…
Fears expressed that changes to Protocol could damage investment in Ireland
A representative from the ‘Border Communities against Brexit’ is warning that any changes the British Government make to the Protocol ‘could have hugely damaging impacts’ on business confidence both north and south of the border. The UK Government’s expected to unveil plans to bin parts of the Northern Ireland…
Traffic delays reported at Drumbawn as a result of three vehicle collision
Emergency services in Sligo are currently the scene of a three vehicle collision which has taken place between Curry and Tubbercurry in South Sligo. The collision occurred at Drumbawn which is situated on the Tubbercurry side of Curry Village. Traffic is currently down to one lane and motorists…
Sligo Councillor calls for water supply issues to be addressed
A Sligo Councillor has described as’ a worrying development’ warnings from Irish water urging homeowners to conserve water. Irish water recently issued the warnings citing concern over the low rainfall level since Christmas and the fact that Irish households admit to wasting water. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Healy…
Donegal TD calls for an increase in minimum wage
The Government is under increasing pressure to raise the minimum wage to the living wage. Addressing the Dáil recently as part of a debate on the Living Wage Bill, Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle says minimum-wage workers are among those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. …
Gavin Peers announces retirement from football
Former Sligo Rovers defender Gavin Peers has announced he’s hanging up his boots after a 20-year playing career, which saw him win every major honour in the League of Ireland, most of them with Sligo Rovers FC. Peers, who’s 36 years of age, made the announcement on Social Media on…
Sligo Races this Tuesday evening
County Sligo Races hosts its second race meeting of 2022 at Cleveragh this Tuesday evening (May 17th). It’s a seven-race flat card – with the first race due off at 5:10pm. Ocean FM Sport’s Stephen Rushe previews the meeting – and marks your card – in the company of Austin…