Calls for more resources to be pumped into Irish Defence Forces
There are urgent calls for increased resources to be pumped into the Irish Defence Forces at Finner Camp in Ballyshannon and elsewhere. It follows ongoing concern that Gardai in the North West are not sufficiently…
Straw man Diarmuid imprisoned after damaging election posters
Election candidate Diarmuid McConville, aka The Straw Man, spent four nights in prison recently after been arrested for allegedly damaging other election candidates’ posters. He insists he will be found innocent of the charges as…
Taoiseach ‘not best pleased’ with student accommodation in Sligo being used for refugees
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he is frustrated and not best pleased by the use of two apartment complexes in Sligo Town to accommodate asylum seekers, when it had been intended for use by students. Mr…
Further concern over deepening north west housing crisis
The knock-on effects of the housing crisis are being felt right across the north west region. 250 new jobs were announced for Leitrim last week, with Freudenberg Medical set expand their operations in Carrick-on-Shannon. Despite…
White crosses on N17 a plea for action
It’s thought that a move to erect white crosses along the N17 in south Sligo is a plea for action for upgrade works to take place. The route has long been flagged as having numerous…
Ocean FMs Donegal General Election Debate
Listen back to Ocean FMs General Election Debate with candidates from the Donegal constituency. Twelve candidates took part in the debate where issues like housing, immigration and the defective concrete block crisis were discussed: …
Candidates clash over DCB scheme at Donegal General Election debate
Sparks were flying at this morning’s Donegal General Election debate in the Abbey Hotel over the defective concrete block crisis. Outgoing TD and Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue was branded a liar by 100% Redress…