Warning for Donegal motorists as orange weather alert issued
Motorists are being warned to be extra cautious as a status orange wind warning has been issued for Donegal. Gusts of up to 130 kilometres an hour are expected from tomorrow morning in Donegal, Galway…
Listenership figures show 68% of people tune in to Ocean FM weekly
The latest JNLR-MRBI radio listenership survey shows that Ocean FM has an average weekly listenership figure of 68% – that’s 68% of all adults in the North West tuning in to Ocean every week. Ocean…
Nurses strike: No end in sight at present
More than 3,000 nurses across the north west are now five hours into their third 24-hour strike day. They are picketing outside Sligo and Letterkenny University hospitals as well as other HSE facilities throughout the…
Border group calls for clarity for motorists if there’s a no-deal Brexit
A Border group says the government needs to clarify the measures in place for motorists regarding their insurance cover in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Transport Minister Shane Ross was unable to say if…
More money for local private roads
An additional €1.2m has been announced this morning for improvements to local private roads in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The biggest portion of that, €677,000 is going to Donegal, with €256,000 for Sligo and €250,000…
Measles: Call GP before you visit surgery
The HSE is urging people who fear they or their children might have measles to call their GP before visiting the surgery. It follows two confirmed cases of the disease in Donegal. People who suspect…
Disability challenges: Event to take place at IT Sligo
IT Sligo is hosting a free novel event this month that will explore a range of practical problems and solutions faced by those with disabilities. It will focus on accessibility issues, with teams allocated a…
