Tribunal rejects claims by Garda whistleblower Harrison
The Disclosures Tribunal has rejected claims by Donegal-based Garda whistleblower Keith Harrison and his partner Marissa Simms, that Gardai maliciously interfered in their family life. An interim report published tonight says the couples’ claims were ‘entirely without validity’. Mr Justice Peter Charleton made a point of exonerating everyone in social…
Man arrested in connection with murder of woman who drowned in Fermanagh
A man’s been arrested on suspicion of murdering Luna McKinney who drowned in County Fermanagh in April. The 35-year-old – who was living in Convoy Co. Donegal – fell from a boat on Lough Erne. The suspect – who’s 41 – was held in Derry earlier. Detectives say they’ve made…
Obituaries, Thursday, November 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Phyllis Kernahan, Dromahair Breege White, Dromard Michael Dunleavy, Letterbarrow Laura Currid, Sligo Phyllis Kernahan nee Clinton, Drumlease, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully at St. Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair. Reposing at Fowley’s Funeral Home, Dromahair today from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral…
Award-winning play to benefit Sligo Rovers
The Man in the Woman’s Shoes was written by and stars Sligo Rovers fan Mikel Murfi. It was originally commissioned by the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo with Sligo County Council Arts Service for the Bealtaine Festival in 2012 and such was its success it went on to tour extensively…
Illegal steroid manufacturing site uncovered in Donegal
An illegal anabolic steroid manufacturing site has been discovered in Co Donegal. The Health Products Regulatory Authority seized over 1,000 capsules of illegal products near Letterkenny. It also discovered unidentified powders, medicine labels and manufacturing equipment, including measuring devices, glass vials for injections and a tablet press. The operation also…
St Attracta’s girls preparing for national futsal finals
The curtain will finally come down on the FAI Post Primary Schools First Year Boys & Girls Futsal calendar this Tuesday, December 5 with a tantalizing National show-down in store. The event will take place in the impressive Waterford IT Arena, Carriganore for a second term. The competition now in its tenth year has grown steadily with participation…
Defence Forces family members protest at Leinster House over pay
A 24 hour protest by wives and partners of members of the Defence Forces is taking place outside the Dáil. They’re protesting at the poor pay levels, which they say have left one in five families of defence force members needing social welfare. In the Dáil earlier, the Labour party…