Central Bank report warns of serious consequences of no-deal Brexit
The Central Bank says there could be temporary food shortages in Ireland if there’s a no-deal Brexit. It’s also warning of a “sudden and sharp” shock to the economy if Britain crashes out of the EU. The latest report shows the economy is due to grow by 4…
Obituaries, Tuesday July 30th, 5 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Bernadette Dougan, Sligo Marion Gallagher, Ballyshannon Catherine Niland, Dublin and Sligo Eugene Gallagher, Sligo Bernadette Dougan, (nee Rooney) of 9 Nazareth Village, Sligo and formerly of 1 St. Joseph’s Tce, Sligo. In…
Local INHFA objection to reductions in organic manure
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association have confirmed that they have engaged with the Department of Agriculture to highlighting the need for flexibility and exemptions to the proposed requirements for a 5% reduction in organic manure produced on Suckler farms. This is currently a requirement for farmers to qualify…
Meeting taking place tonight to discuss future of proposed SLNCR greenway
A meeting will take place later today (Tuesday) between members of the Sligo Leitrim Northern Counties Railway Group, The Sligo Greenway co-op and officials from transport and tourism. Recently Leitrim based SLNCR members expressed their dissatisfaction that project was not provided with funding under the most recently announced allocation. Today’s…
Sinn Fein proposing bill to bring bin collections back under control of local authorities
A plan to bring all bin collection services back under control of local authorities is being proposed by Sinn Fein. Recently there have been several cases of fly tipping and illegal dumping having been being reported at popular tourism locations in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The cost of private operators,…
Lack of home games gives Sligo Rovers financial headache
The postponement of this Saturday’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk at the Showgrounds, because of Dundalk’s European commitments this week, means Rovers will be without a competitve home game until September 14th. As it stands, Rovers scheduled league games during August and early September…
Sligo face Offaly in women’s All-Ireland quarter-final this Sunday
Sligo women’s gaelic footballers will play Offaly in the All-Ireland intermediate football quarter-final this Sunday (Aug 4th) in Kinnegad. Throw-in is at 3:15pm. Sligo topped their All-Ireland qualifier group last Sunday with a 2-12 to 3-6 win against Limerick. Offaly will be their opponents following a one-point win against Leitrim…