Shut down beaches, caravan parks, camping sites, say local councillors
There’s been outrage at the apparent lack of social distancing at local beaches and resorts across the North West over the weekend. Donegal Cllr Barry Sweeny says the time has come to shut down such…
Sligo and Letterkenny Hospitals as prepared as they can be – Saolta CEO
All that can be done, has been done at both Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospials in preparation for dealing with coronavirus patients. That’s according to the CEO of the Saolta hospital management group, Tony Canavan,…
Local anger after tourist bus stops in Killybegs
A Killybegs resident has expressed his anger after a bus, full of tourists, stopped off in the town yesterday. He says such actions are unacceptable during the coronavirus lockdown, when all local businesses are taking…
Accommodation sought for Sligo nurse who can’t live with at-risk parents
The sister of a nurse at Sligo Hospital has made an appeal for temporary accommodation for her to allow her continue her work, as she can’t continue to live with her parents, who are both…
‘Greedy and selfish’ shoppers condemned for panic buying
The ‘selfish, non-respecting, greedy’ people who are stockpiling food and panic buying in local stores have been condemned by one shopper. Con, who is in his 70’s, says such actions are potentially putting people’s lives…
Ocean FM shortlisted in prestigious New York Radio Awards
Ocean FM has been shortlisted for a prestigious New York Festival Radio Award. ‘Getting Better Not Bitter’, a feature story on US author and Sligo attack victim, Robert Drake, is nominated in the Best Human…
Campaign underway to assist well-known Ransboro man
A campaign is underway to assist in the costs of medical treatment for Fiachra Woods of Ransboro, who has a rare neurological condition. HDLS is a degenerative condition and is genetic. Fiachra’s sister-in-law, Claire O’Sullivan…