Call for protection of Queen Maeve cairn atop Knocknarea
A Sligo councillor is hitting out at what he says is ‘the small minority’ of people who interfere with the Queen Maeve cairn on Knocknarea mountain, one of the oldest archaeological monuments in the world. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says some people walk on the cairn and remove stones…
Coast Guard helicopter airlifts injured woman from Knocknarea
A woman was rescued from Knocknarea Mountain in north Sligo this afternoon with a suspected leg or ankle injury. The emergency arose just before 3pm. A Coast Guard helicopter airlifted the woman to its base at Strandhill, from where she was taken by ambulance to Sligo Univesity Hospital.
On top of Knocknarea, a final farewell to Thom Moore
It was an emotional farewell atop Knocknarea mountain in Sligo at the weekend when the ashes of the late singer/songwriter Thom Moore were scattered from the summit. The 74-year old American’s final wish was that his ashes would be brought to Sligo, his spiritual home for more than 40 years.…
Tree down on Glen Road, Knocknarea
There is a large tree fallen on the Glen Road, Knocknarea, Sligo. Gardaí are advising motorists to slow down if travelling in the area and Sligo County Council have been notified. OceanFM will update this post when it has been removed.
Complaints over parking at Strandhill road entrance to Knocknarea
A Sligo councillor has welcomed commitments by Sligo County council to review the issue of illegal car parking near the entrance to one of Sligo’s fastest-growing tourist attractions. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris Mac Manus says some motorists are continuing to park illegally on cycling lanes at the entrance to Knocknarea on…