Outboard engine stolen from a boat in Glencolmcille
An outboard engine has been stolen from a boat in Glencolmcille in Donegal. The incident happened in Doonalt on Tuesday last August 16th at 11pm Investigations are ongoing. Gardai are reminding boat owners of the importance of securing their boats and equipment well. Every year, particularly…
Councillor criticised for encouraging graffiti attacks on Donegal signs
Donegal Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has been critcised for encouraging people to continue to engage in graffiti attacks on place name signs in the County. Paint has been daubed on signs which include English translations of place names OceanFM Ireland · Councillor criticised for encouraging graffiti attacks…
Manorhamilton to celebrate Ukrainian National Day
Ukraine’s National Day is being celebrated tomorrow in Manorhamilton with a parade through the town. There will also be a meet-up of all Ukrainian refugees now resident in Leitrim, as JJ O’Hara outlines OceanFM Ireland · Manorhamilton to celebrate Ukrainian National Day
Sligo householders urged to assist with accommodating College students
Homeowners in Sligo have been urged to consider renting rooms or property to College students attending the Atlantic Technological University, as the accommodation crisis escalates. Sligo ATU Student’s Union President, Daire Martin, says they’re inundated with housing requests OceanFM Ireland · Sligo householders urged to assist with accommodating…
Animal welfare warden severely bitten by dog in Leitrim
An animal welfare warden has been severely bitten by a dog in Leitrim. The incident happened yesterday in Aughawillan, Ballinamore. In a statement, Leitrim Animal welfare said that the male collie appeared to be under 1 years old and was tied up for what they believe to be…
One way system in Sligo ‘being abused’ by some motorists
It’s been claimed that some motorists are ‘abusing’ parts of the one way system in Sligo town. The system was introduced in 2005 in a bid to tackle congestion in the town centre. However, a number of people have contacted Cllr Arthur Gibbons in relation to a number…
54 people awaiting admission in North West hospitals
There were 54 people awaiting admission in the two main North West hospitals this morning. 31 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 23 were waiting at Letterkenny. University Hospital Galway was the most overcrowded in the country with 59 people waiting there. Nationally, there…