EU could play central role in a United Ireland says local Sinn Fein TD
The European Union could have a central role to play in the event of a United Ireland, according to Sinn Fein. It has released a document on the economic benefits of a 32-county republic, where…
Covid-19 incidence rate varies across OceanFM region
The Covid-19 incidence rate in the OceanFM region continues to vary. Sligo has seen a decrease while there has been an increase in both Leitrim and Donegal since this time last week. Between November 3rd…
Sligo councillor calls for preservation of medieval walls
A local Councillor is calling on the local authority to preserve ancient medieval walls at two burial grounds. Sligo/Drumcliffe Councillor, Thomas Walsh, says the boundary and gable walls at Kilross and Killery burial grounds have…
New local gift card campaign launched for Sligo
People are being urged to shop local in the lead up to Christmas. A new gift card campaign has been launched by Sligo Chamber of Commerce, Sligo County Council and TY students from the Mercy…
Donegal pub features in new campaign
A Donegal publican at the centre of a new video advertising campaign entitled ‘keeping the lights on’ has expressed her hopes that they will be open to trade for at least some part of Christmas.…
Wynne expresses concern over ‘silver bullet vaccine’
A North West Secondary School vice-principal has warned against teachers and students rushing to avail of Covid-19 vaccines. The INTO’s John Boyle had called for them to be prioritised when the vaccine becomes available.…
CMO fears we are complacent in Covid fight
The Chief Medical Officer is warning that we need to make up for the time lost over the last week, when the decline of Covid-19 stalled. Daily case numbers had been declining rapidly…