Pensioner’s electricity bill shoots up by over €3,000 after meter isn’t read
The case of a pensioner’s electricity bill increasing by €3,262 because her meter had not been read in two years has been raised in the Dail. Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, says this is unacceptable and…
Justice Minister posing outside Sligo Garda Station was disingenuous claims MacSharry
A decision by the Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, to record a social media video outside Sligo Garda Station this week was disingenuous and scandalous, according to Deputy Marc MacSharry. He’s again criticised Fine Gael in…
‘Remembering Ray’ – The Podcast
Ocean FM Sport looks back on the sporting life of Ray Flynn (1953-2022) – with contributions from Rob Heffernan, Terry Hayes, Dermot McDermott, Gary Thornton, David Kelly, Liam Maloney (Sligo Weekender), Michael Carney, Bernie O’Callaghan,…
Killybegs restaurant forced to close due to rising costs
Crippling increases in costs and a shortage of staff are among the reasons for the closure this weekend of the popular Fusion Bistro in Killybegs. Owner Linda Boyle has warned that a similar fate awaits…
Bishop insists Direct Provision mistakes can’t be repeated in housing Ukrainian refugees
The mistakes made in accommodating asylum seekers through the Direct Provision system should not be repeated in housing Ukrainian refugees. That’s according to the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, who has been outlining his views…
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority defends its actions as Killybegs row intensifies
The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority has responded to the growing anger in Killybegs regarding interpretation of the regulations of the weighing of fish at the harbour. Paschal Hayes, Executive Chairperson of the SFPA, insists the…