Refugees set to move to Dromahair in the next 24 hours
It’s emerged that a number of refugees are set to move to Dromahair in the next 24 hours. It’s not yet clear how many will be many will arrive in the north Leitrim village. Just yesterday, the former Abbey Manor Hotel got the ‘green light’ to house 155…
Donegal TD highlights social media issues in the Dáil
An Independent Donegal TD has raised the issue of social media safety in the Dáil today. Recent reports highlighted that adolescent males can be quickly subjected to harmful online content curated by algorithms. Deputy Thomas Pringle said he was horrified by the content that young Irish men are…
Draws completed for Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup
The draws have been completed for both the Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup. In the Sam Maguire Cup, Donegal will be placed in either Group 1 or Group 3, depending on how they fare in the Ulster final on Sunday week. If Donegal lose the Ulster final, they will be…
Local charities and clubs concerned at impact of new Gambling Bill
Discussion on the impact of the proposed new Gambling Bill and its impact on local charities, organisations and clubs, with an expected cap of 10k on prize funds. An addiction counsellor says he’s conflicted on the matter, a listener criticises charities for their lobbying on the issue, which Ocean FM’s…
Candidates to contest Midlands- North West European elections confirmed
Nominations have closed for the upcoming European Parliament elections in the Midlands- North West constituency. A total of 28 of candidates will contest June’s elections. The Midlands- North West constituency consists of 15 counties across Connacht, Ulster and most of Leinster. Last November it was announced that…
Donegal GAA launch new fundraiser after recent success
Donegal GAA have announced a new fundraiser off the back of their recent success in both football and hurling. Jim McGuinness has the footballers in an Ulster final at the first time of asking after guiding them out of Division 2, while the hurlers remain unbeaten in the Nicky Rackard…
Innisfree Wheelers Sligo Spring Classic taking place this weekend
The Innisfree Wheelers’ Sligo Spring Classic takes place this Sunday, May 5th. There are two routes this year, a 75k and a 130k, which are leaving the Mercy College in Sligo at 9am. The event is a warm up for the upcoming Gran Fondo at the end of June. Anyone…