Harkin wants teachers vaccinated at same time as those under new age-based rollout system
Deputy Marian Harkin has proposed that teachers and Gardai should both be vaccinated in parallel with those who will now be vaccinated under the new age-based rollout system. She’s been reacting to the controversy over…
Closure of Sligo vaccination centre for 4 days unacceptable says MacSharry
The HSE has confirmed that the Covid vaccination centre at IT Sligo was closed for four days last Easter weekend, a situation which has been critcised by Deputy Marc MacSharry, who feels the vaccination roll-out…
95 minutes to drive 2km, as Sligo traffic lights frustrate motorists
A problem with the sequencing of traffic lights led to serious delays for motorists in Sligo Town on Tuesday evening. With the roadworks on Hughes Bridge and the Rosses Point continuing, it took one frustrated…
Regional Teacher Union rep responds to public anger over threatened strike action
The TUI representative for the North West has been defending the decision by his and two other teacher unions to support a motion for proposed industrial action, as a result of changes in the vaccine…
Participant in Sligo anti-lockdown event defends lack of social distancing at it
One of those who took part in an anti-lockdown event, a so-called ‘freedom walk’ at Doorly Park in Sligo on Easter Sunday, says he sees no problem with people not socially distancing at it. Dermot…
90 year-old South Donegal woman still awaiting vaccine to be administered at home
Ocean FM has been contacted by the families of a number of residents over 90 years old who have still not received the Covid vaccine, as a result of not being able to travel to…
Farming and football dying in Leitrim due to planning laws, says GAA club
The Ballinaglera GAA club has called for an urgent change to the planning laws in Co Leitrim, or the twin pillars of farming and football in the county will be decimated. Club secretary, Enda Gilraine,…