Increase in number of cars purchased in Donegal and Leitrim
Counties Donegal and Leitrim have both seen an increase in the number of cars purchased in the first two months of 2023 compared to the same period last year. Sligo, however, has seen a decrease in figures. A total of 945 cars were purchased in county Donegal in the months…
Investigation launched into burglary at business premises in Gurteen
An investigation has been launched into an overnight burglary at a business premises in south Sligo. It’s understood that the break-in happened at the local petrol station in Gurteen. It’s not yet known what was taken during the raid. Gardai are particularly keen to trace the movements…
Local students have their say on Roald Dahl books’ controversy
Transition Year students from schools across the NW give their views on the controversy at the re-editing of the books of Roald Dahl. Is there a need to make them more politically correct and less offensive to a new generation? OceanFM Ireland · Local students have their say on…
Why are County Sligo commercial vacancy rates the highest in Ireland?
County Sligo has the highest commercial rate in Ireland at 19.6%, according to a geodirectory survey, while Sligo Town has the fifth highest rate of all towns in the country. Dara Keogh of geodirectory and Cllr Joe Queenan discuss OceanFM Ireland · Why are County Sligo commercial vacancy rates…
Sligo once again features in list of most overcrowded facilities for February
Sligo University Hospital has once again featured in a list of the most overcrowded facilities for the month of February. The hospital came in fifth place in terms of overcrowding last month. Over the course of February, a total of 528 people waited for a bed at Sligo…
Donegal GAA accepts Karl Lacey’s resignation
Donegal GAA says it has ‘reluctantly accepted’ Karl Lacey’s resignation as the county’s Head of Academy development. The Four Masters clubman and 2012 Footballer of the Year stepped away from his role last month, citing a lack of support. About 40 coaches subsequently left their respective county Academy roles in…
Fight continues for retention of two fire stations in south Donegal
The fight is continuing to retain both Ballyshannon and Bundoran fire stations. An online meeting was held this week with local Councillors and Oireachtas members and it’s understood that the feeling from the Department is that one station would be adequate in serving both communities going forward. It…