Almost 60 people awaiting admission to two main North West Hospitals
There were 59 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West Hospitals this morning, according to the latest trolley watch report. 29 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 30 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 468 people waiting at hospitals…
More cancellations for bus services in Sligo town
Bus services in Sligo town have again been affected by cancellations today. The bus operator made the announcement this morning on Twitter The 15.59 Cairns Rd to Markievicz Rd route 450 which services Sligo town is the route affected with three services on the same route cancelled for…
Enniscrone & Carrick-On-Shannon to get funding under Streetscape Initiative
Enniscrone and Carrick-On-Shannon are among 26 towns and villages that are set to benefit from a €2.6 million fund to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts. Each town to receive €100,000 as part of the Streetscape Initiative. Under the initiative, retailers and property owners will be provided…
Wheelchair hurling comes to Benada Hall
Ocean FM Sport contributor Thomas Fleming was part of the Connacht wheelchair hurling team who played in last Saturday’s Interprovincial series at Benada Hall in south Sligo. He gave Austin O’Callaghan a beginners guide to the indoor version of the ‘clash of the ash’. OceanFM Ireland · ‘Lovely hurling’ by…
Concern at camper van parking in Donegal Town
It’s claimed that up to 30 camper vans are parking illegally at The Quay in Donegal Town every night during the tourist season. The matter is now to be raised at the next meeting of Donegal County Council by Cllr Tom Conaghan who insists there are camper facilities nearby …
Open prisions hugely important says Loughan House Assistant Governor
Loughan House open prison centre in Blacklion marked its 50th anniversary on Friday last. We’ve been looking at the history of the prison, with its Assistant Governor outlining the importance of open prisons to society OceanFM Ireland · Open prisions hugely important says Loughan House Assistant Governor
Areas of Leitrim hit by water outage
A number of homes in Leitrim are without water today. Irish Water contractors are working to repair a burst water main at Fawn, Dromahair and is warning of water supply issues, and in surrounding areas of Co Leitrim. With water services also impacted in parts of Carrick-on-Shannon. Repair works are…