UPDATE: Sligo, Leitrim boxers lose out on split decisions at World Youth Championships
Two boxers from the region have lost fights in the World Youth Championships in Budapest today, both on agonising split decisions. This evening, Sligo’s Dean Clancy, fighting in the flyweight division, lost out against American…
Gardai urge people to follow Knock traffic management system on Sunday
People travelling to Knock to see the Pope on Sunday are reminded that a strict traffic management plan will be in place. Superintendent Thomas Calvey of Claremorris Garda Station has given Ocean FM News the…
Dublin hotels faring best in two-tier economic recovery
A two-speed recovery has been a factor in the slow rise of hotel prices outside of Dublin. Tourist numbers visiting the country are on the rise, however the rate of recovery between Dublin and the…
Rose of Tralee winner to be crowned tonight
The second night of the Rose of Tralee finals will be broadcast tonight. Last night, the Leitrim Rose, Imelda Scally, was among those interviewed by host Daithi O Shea. She works for the Landmark Hotel…
Funeral of young woman who died in Bundoran crash to take place today
The funeral of a young woman who died in a tragic car accident in Co Donegal on Sunday will take place today. A man and a woman died in the crash in Bundoran. Shiva Devine,…
Knock Shrine to open at 5am ahead of Pope visit
Carparks for those going to Knock to see the Pope on Sunday will open 3am. Gardai in Claremorris have been working closely with Mayo County Council on a traffic management place and say the Shrine…
Post Office campaigners plan national rally to prevent local closures
Post office campaigners in the North West say the government’s Ireland 2040 Plan was nothing more than a ‘smoke-screen’ to divert attention from the closure of rural services. It follows a major rally against the…
