Former Sligo councillor rejoins The Labour Party
Former Sligo Labour Party councillor, Brian Scanlon, says he is rejoining the party after resigning 13 years ago. He was a Labour councillor on Sligo County Council from 1999-2004, left to join the Green Party,…
Donegal councillor tells how a waterfall’s new-found fame is affecting local area
It was one of Donegal’s best-kept secrets. But after a picture of a waterfall located between Largy and Killybegs appeared on social media, visitors have been flocking to the area to see it. For local…
On the Beat: Staycation safety, drug driving, scams and face masks
Garda Joanne Doherty from Donegal Town Garda Station joins us on North West Today to discuss what people should be aware of while on staycation. Garda Doherty also tells us that gardai are on the…
Camper van owners hit back after criticism of overcrowding at local resorts
There’s been criticism of those camper vans which parked illegally in several resorts over the weekend, including Rosses Point, Mullaghmore and Bundoran. However one camper van owner holidaying in Rosses Point says the facilities required…
The Rovers Hour 08/08/2020: Sligo Rovers 2 Shelbourne 1
Jessica Farry brings you live commentary of Sligo Rovers first home league game of the Covid re-start, against Shelbourne at the Showgrounds. To contact The Rovers Hour, email sport@oceanfm.ie.
Ballyshannon publicans call for intervention to assist trade
Publicans in Ballyshannon have met with local TDs to express their frustration at the delay in the re-opening of pubs. They are now calling for some form of compensation scheme for publicans affected by the…
20 lambs killed by dogs in Ballinacarrow
Investigations are continuing into the killing of over 20 lambs on lands in Ballinacarrrow in Co Sligo. It’s understood two dogs were involved in the attack. Conal Colleary, Veterinary Officer with Sligo County Council, says…