Northern Ireland expected to confirm details of a second lockdown
Northern Ireland is expected to outline plans for a second full lockdown later. It’s due to last four weeks, with schools closing for two. It comes after a severe rise in Covid-19 cases…
New twist in story of IBAL anti-litter report on Sligo town
There’s been a new development in relation to the latest Irish Business Against Litter report on Sligo Town. IBAL has now apologised for including an abandoned filling station from outside the town in its report…
All counties along border now have high Covid rates
Every county bordering Northern Ireland now has a 14-day Covid-19 incidence rate of more than 100. It comes as the Stormont Executive holds an emergency meeting to discuss potential restrictions. Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan have…
Dolan says all-island approach necessary in dealing with Covid
A Belleek, Co Fermanagh-based member of the Northern Ireland Assembly says an all-island approach is essential in dealing with Covid-19. Sinn Fein’s Gemma Dolan, who represents Fermanagh and South Tyrone, also told Ocean FM News…
Concern over some children left without care plans
There are almost 30 children in the Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan area without up to date care plans. That’s according to figures from the child and family agency Tusla. As of June, there were…
Local groups ‘have to borrow before they get grants’
A Donegal councillor is highlighting the difficulties faced by various groups, including even the county council, by having to spend grant monies before they get the grant. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy says that in some…
New proposals for Sligo town centre streets
New design proposals have been revealed for improvements to a number of streets in Sligo town centre. The proposed improvements are for Stephen Street, Holborn Street, Rockwood Parade, Water Lane and Tobergal Lane. Sligo County…
