Thunderstorm warning issued for North West
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for the North West. Met Eireann is forecasting scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with localised downpours leading to poor driving conditions. The alert is valid until 9pm tonight. Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath have all…
Quick turnaround on Mica Scheme pre-legislative scrutiny possible – Doherty
The PRO of the Mica Action Group has reiterated that the upcoming Bill on the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme must be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is said to be keen to get the Bill passed through both houses of the Oireachtas before summer recess. …
Tubbercurry tenants shocked at 75% increase in rent
A number of residents in the Tubbercurry area have expressed their shock and anger at a huge increase in their monthly rent. The residents say they’ve been told by their landlord that their rent is to increase by €600 per month, a 75% increase OceanFM Ireland · Tubbercurry tenants…
Donegal school recognised in Green-Schools Water Awards
Kilbarron National School in Ballyshannon has been named Northern and Western Region water school of the year in the Green- Schools water awards. The awards were hosted by An Taisce Green-Schools and Irish Water. The students in Kilbaron National School in Donegal showed exceptional commitment to the water…
British PM has created political crisis in North – Kenny
Sligo/Leitrim Sinn Féin TD, Martin Kenny, says the British Prime Minister created the political crisis in the North. Boris Johnson is visiting the region today in an attempt to seek ‘the broadest possible cross-community support’. Sinn Fein doesn’t believe there be a breakthrough in the political crisis in…
History made as Co Sligo man reaches summit of Mount Everest
Jonathan Ruane of Castleconnor has become the first County Sligo person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Jonathan scaled the peak at 12.30am this morning and is continuing now on his descent, as his sister, Stephanie, outlines OceanFM Ireland · History made as Co Sligo man reaches…
Tanaiste hopeful waiting list plan will alleviate pressures at Letterkenny University Hospital
The Tanaiste is hopeful that the Governments waiting list plan will alleviate ongoing pressures faced by Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was raised in the Dail by Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle who claimed that Donegal was bottom of the pecking order when it comes to investment in…