Kinlough Councillor elected as new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council
Councillor Justin Warnock has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council today. He succeeds Ballinamore MD Councillor Ita Reynolds Flynn in the role. Carrigallen Councillor Paddy O’ Rourke will be the new Leas Cathaoirleach. Speaking to Ocean FM news Councillor Warnock says it’s a…
Updated: Motorcyclist killed in Glencar collision named
The motorcyclist killed in a road crash in Glencar has been named. Ian McMorrow was pronounced dead at the scene at around 8.30 last night when his motorbike collided with a car on the N16. His body has now been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a post mortem will…
The Friday Panel, Keith Henry, Anthony Gray
The RTE payments controversy, hotel price gouging, paying to watch GAA games, tourism facilities, Eamon Ryan’s rural Ireland policies are among the issues discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. Guests are former FF Cllr Keith Henry and businessman, Anthony Gray
RTE crisis a symptom of absence of governance in public and civil service – MacSharrry
TD Marc MacSharry has described the ongoing RTE payments controversy as a ‘car crash’ and says it’s only the latest symptom of the absence of governance in the higher echelons of the public and civil service. And he doesn’t believe such a culture will change
Clancy beaten in European Games boxing semi-final
Sligo boxer Dean Clancy lost his light welterweight semi-final bout to Sofiane Oumiya of France at the European Games in Poland on Friday. The Frenchman, who’s a former Olympic silver medallist and three-time world lightweight champion, was a classy and experienced operator and won the contest 5-0 on the judges…
Sligo Councillor calls for day care centres to be restored to full services.
Sligo Councillor is calling for two day care centres in the west of the county to be restored to full services. Prior to the Covid pandemic, Easkey and Enniscrone Day Care Centres both operated four days a week. However, due to staff vacancies both centres currently only operate…
Funding announced for development and upgrade over local forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities.
Over 155, 000 euro has been allocated to the local region for the development and upgrade over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities. The funding was announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. The break down for the region is as…