A Mayo councillor claims feasibility studies cannot delay the opening of the Western Rail Corridor
A Mayo elected representative has claimed that feasibility studies, reports or reviews cannot veto the opening of the western rail corridor. Councillor Gerry Murray says the economic strategy that was adopted by the North…
Markey calls for TikTok ban on Government issued phones
A Midlands North West MEP is calling for a ban on the use of the social media platform TikTok on government issued phones. Colm Markey has written to both the Ceann Comhairle and the…
Last Program in Generation Z series Niall Flanagan
In the final program of Generation Z series, we speak with 19-year-old Niall Flanagan a trinity College student in Sligo. OceanFM Ireland · Last Program in Generation Z series Niall Flanagan
Inez Leornard Generation Z
As part of our Generation Z Programs today’s guest is Inez Leonard who following an accident has to rely on walking aids to get around. She reminds us of how mindful we have to be…
Proposals to increase sentences for assaults on Gardaí
Those who assault gardaí and emergency workers could soon face a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The new proposals – being brought to government by Justice Minster Simon Harris – will also…
Abbey Street in Sligo to close today
Abbey Street in Sligo is to close today for essential road maintenance works. The route will be closed from 9:30am to 6pm. Sligo County Council is advising that delays can be expected, especially…
North West protesters to highlight forestry concerns in the garden county
Farmers, landowners and those concerned about future forestry plantations in the north west are traveling to Wicklow today a protest outside Coillte head offices in Newtown Mount Kennedy. The national organisation ‘Save our…