Minister says beef prices talks were ‘successful’ . . . but not all farmers are happy
Talks in the beef dispute have come to a conclusion. The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said progress was made on “important initiatives aimed at improving transparency along the supply chain.” Groups representing farmers and…
Sinn Féin look to introduce “back to school bonus”
Sinn Féin wants to give all families a € 140 “back to school bonus”. The party says, this will ease the financial strain on parents ahead of the new school year. Studies suggest back to…
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.…