Donegal’s Lucy McGlynn narrowly misses out on World semi-final
Tir Chonaill Athletic Club’s Lucy McGlynn missed out on a semi-final place in the women’s 400 metres hurdles at the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Colombia by one hundreth of a second on Tuesday night. The Coláiste Colmcille Ballyshannon student finished fifth in her first round heat in a time…
Bundoran RNLI to host Emergency Services Open Day
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat will host an open day at the lifeboat station which will also incorporate an Emergency Services Open Day. On the day, subject to operational requirements, the volunteer crew of the lifeboat as well as representatives from locally based emergency services will be…
Leitrim records biggest rise in new car sales in North West
Leitrim has seen the biggest rise in new car sales in the North West so far this year. Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that the number of new cars purchased in Leitrim has increased by almost 8% in 2022. Sligo recorded a…
Committee formed to progress development of footbridge in Grange
A new community group has been formed in Grange to progress the development of a footbridge in the village. The aim of the committee is to see the construction of a footbridge crossing the Grange River. Works on the initial plan have stalled in recent weeks, after strong…
55 people waiting for a bed at two main North West Hospitals
There were 55 people waiting for a bed at the two main North West Hospitals this morning, according to the latest trolley watch report. 41 people were waiting at Sligo University Hospital while a further 14 were waiting at Letterkenny. Nationally, there were 478 people waiting at hospitals…
Garda appeal for witnesses to Kilcar accident to come forward
Gardai in Donegal are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Kilcar over a week ago to come forward with information. They are also issuing advice on caravan security, as Garda Ciara Gibbons outlines on this week’s On The Beat OceanFM Ireland · Garda appeal for witnesses…
AIB urged to restore full banking services to Manorhamilton
A protest has taken place outside AIB in Manorhamilton calling for the branch to be included in the recent u-turn in the decision to provide more cashless bank branches. It follows the downgrading of the branch at the end of last year OceanFM Ireland · AIB urged to restore…