No additional ambulances for South Donegal
The HSE have confirmed that there are currently no plans in place to introduce a second ambulance to cover the South West Donegal area. Calls have been made recently for an additional ambulance to…
Obituaries, Wednesday August 21th, 8 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Christopher Gallagher, Birmingham and Ballyshannon Rose McKeown, Belcoo Annie Elizabeth Bustard, Donegal Town Mary McGowan, Kinlough Sean Clinton, Killavil…
Beef talks conclude
Talks in the ongoing beef dispute have “successfully concluded”, according to the Agriculture Minister. Michael Creed said progress was made on “important initiatives aimed at improving transparency along the supply chain.” Groups representing…
New CEO looks to raise awareness of Sligo Rape Crisis Centre
The new CEO of the Sligo Rape Crisis Centre says one of his main goals is to bring the service to less accessible parts of the region and to raise awareness of what the centre…
Scanlon blasts government decision to cut Rehabilitative Allowance
A Sligo Leitrim TD has blasted the Government over the decision to cut the Rehabilitative Training Allowance to new entrants. The allowance for young students with a disability is worth €31.80 a week per student.…
Sligo and Letterkenny hospitals working to reduce gynaecology waiting times
A Donegal cancer advocacy group is seeking answers as to why there are 1,783 women waiting to see a gynaecologist at Letterkenny University Hospital. Meanwhile, at Sligo University Hospital, there are 870 people waiting for…
Falling lamb prices for sheep farmers must be considered too
The IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy, has recently met with the Tánaiste Simon Coveney to discuss Brexit and a number of other farming issues. A number of issues specific issues were raised in the…
