Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus to take Matt Carthy’s seat in European Parliament
Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus has confirmed that he is to take up the Midlands North West European Parliament seat held by Matt Carthy, who has been elected to the Dail. Cllr MacManus made the announcement this morning at a meeting of Sligo County Council, which was adjourned as…
Obituaries, Monday, March 2nd, 2020, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Maura Meade, Sligo Mari Ward, Inver Christy Coghlan, Boyle Jimmy Duffy, Belcoo Des Braiden, Manorhamilton Paul Gallogley, Ballyshannon Sr. Anna Joyce, Wexford and Ballymote Maura Healy, Enniscrone Maura…
Surfers were reckless, says Irish Water Safety chief, after Sligo rescue
The CEO of Irish Water Safety has described as reckless the decision of two males to go surfing off the coast at Streegadh in Sligo on Saturday, during Storm Jorge. The two had to be rescued by the Irish Coast Guard helicopter- meanwhile, a local surfer says surfers know best…
Sligo Mayor calls for emergency sick pay fund
The Mayor of Sligo is calling for an emergency sick pay fund for all healthcare workers to be created immediately. People before profit councillor, Gino O’Boyle says he has grave concerns for all healthcare staff as many of them work while they are sick because their terms and conditions…
Dual citizenship holders struggling to obtain driving licences in Leitrim
Leitrim Councillors will hear today at their monthly meeting the challenges many Irish Citizens are experiencing when it comes to obtaining a drivers licence. It’s expected that the Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon will urged the local authority to contact the minister for transport, the department of transport…
Obituaries, Monday, March 2nd, 2020, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Peg Flynn, Sligo Margaret Ann Keane, Ballyshannon John Parsons, Charlestown Maura Meade, Sligo Annie Bea Mitchell, Ballinfull Josephine Nealon, Sligo Ethel McNiffe, Sligo Mari Ward, Inver Kitty Scully, Pettigo …
Man sustains injuries on Errigal mountain
The rescue 118 helicopter and Donegal Mountain Rescue were called to help a person in difficulty on Errigal yesterday. The call out was reported shortly after 3pm on Sunday afternoon. The Casualty was safely removed off the hill, and team were stood down. The Irish Coast Guard…