Cruise ship brings more than 3,000 visitors to Killybegs
Thousands of tourists are in County Donegal today as the MS Queen Elizabeth makes a surprise return to Killybegs. 3,200 passengers, mostly from Australia and America, docked in the town this morning. The luxury liner…
Gardai believe property recovered in Cavan was stolen in Sligo
Gardai in Cavan have recovered property that they believe may have been stolen from the Sligo area. It includes rolls of barbed wire used for farm fencing, batteries, a metal seat possibly from an old…
Three-month respite turns into four year long-term care for Sligo resident
A Mayo woman living in Sligo is continuing her campaign to ensure there are more supports to help people with a disability live independently. Geraldine Lavelle is 31 years old and sustained a spinal cord…
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…
