Car seized in Ballyshannon as part of Bank Holiday clampdown
Gardaí in Ballyshannon have seized a vehicle as part of a nationwide clampdown of motoring offences across the Bank Holiday weekend. A number of fixed charge penalty notices were also issued for offences such as speeding, worn/defective tyres and no tax. Gardaí have previously warned extra checkpoints will…
Investigation continuing into Enniscrone burglary
An investigation is continuing into an early morning break-in of a retail premises in Enniscrone. The burglary happened shortly before 3am on Friday March 29th. A large quantity of cigarettes were taken during the course of the incident. The scene was preserved for technical examination. Gardaí…
Enniscrone’s David Shiel is leading local after Day 1 of the ‘West’
Castleknock and Baltinglass golfer Mark Doogue made the most of the early afternoon conditions to take a two-shot lead on -4 after Round 1 of the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship on Friday. The heavy rain held off until just after Doogue posted a brilliant 67 to lead…
Leitrim publisher discusses Dragons Den experience
A Leitrim-based publisher has cited a Dragons Den experience as a moment that spurred them on. Stephen Keane, of News Mag Media LTD, appeared on the BBC programme yesterday, and although he left without investment, he was given motivation. Mr Keane presented a reading kit called The Fact…
Sligo University Hospital among most overcrowded in March
Sligo University Hospital was among the most overcrowded facilities in Ireland in March. In a statement today, the INMO says that a worrying trend of overcrowding across the western seaboard and in the Midwest is continuing. Figures released today by the INMO show that a total of 525…
Waterford FC v Sligo Rovers LIVE tonight
Ocean FM Sport brings you live commentary this Friday night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game at the Regional Sports Centre between Waterford FC and Sligo Rovers. Kick-off is at 7:45pm. Austin O’Callaghan and Jessica Farry will describe the action as Rovers, currently third in the Premier Division table, look…
Sligo Leitrim TD explains not backing Harris for Taoiseach
Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin has announced she will not be backing Fine Gael leader Simon Harris for Taoiseach. This comes as just one Independent TD has shown public support for Minister Harris ahead of his nomination for the role. Deputy Harkin has said her decision wasn’t…