Public toilets re-open in Mullaghmore
A new maintenance contract is now in place for public toilets in Mullaghmore. The facility has now opened in North Sligo Village and will remain open for the remainder of the summer period. The popular facility is used by tourists, locals, adventure sport and boating users. Local Fine Gael Councillor…
Leitrim Council urge Minister Donohoe to consider Commercial building scheme
Leitrim County Council are to contact the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe to request him to introduce a feasibility study around a structured tax incentive scheme to include the redevelopment of commercial buildings with living accommodation in towns and villages. Cathaoireach of the Council Enda McGloin tabled…
MacSharry condemns rail antisocial behaviour
Irish Rail has received several complaints of harassment and abuse towards passengers on the Dublin-Westport railway line. A schoolgirl claims she was threatened with ‘sexual punishments’ by drunk men. They’re among 40 complaints of antisocial behaviour on the line in 2018. Irish Rail says there were nearly 600-thousand journeys on…
Garda warning after daytime burglaries of business premises in Sligo
Gardai have issued a warning to business owners after the robberies of items from a number of premises in Sligo last month, during daytime hours. The suspect has since been arrested. Gardai are also appealing for information on the theft of phone cable at Kilmactranny, and a cash changing scam…
Concerns raised over the number of attacks on ambulance and emergency personnel
There is concern over the increasing incidences of attacks and abuse of ambulance and emergency personnel. There have been 125 attacks on ambulance staff since 2017. New figures show 57 paramedics have been physically assaulted when responding to emergency calls. 12 staff were forced to miss work as a result…
Donegal TD demands information on the capital plan
Donegal Deputy and Leas Cheann Comhairle, Pat the Cope Gallagher has criticised the HSE for failing to publish the 2019 capital plan, more than six months into the year. The Donegal based TD is critical of the HSE and Minister for Health Simon Harris for not having the plan…
Obituaries, Tuesday, July 2nd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ernie Browne, Laghey Anthony Banks, Collooney Eileen Maguire, Boho Eamon Mott McLoughlin, Sligo Oliver Brennan, Tubbercurry Eugene Branley, Drumcliff Mary Alice McGrath, Pettigo Paddy Reilly, Glenties and Dromore…