‘K’ spells trouble at the end of Rathcormac
There’s another call for the spelling of the name of a village in County Sligo to be changed. It’s Rathcormac in north Sligo, with local councillor Donal Gilroy calling on the roads agency Transport Infrastructure Ireland to stop using a ‘K’ at the end of the name on signage. Meanwhile,…
Obituaries, Friday, October 30th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Anita McTernan, Kenya and Dromahair Patrick Johnson, Sligo Anita McTernan, Mutomo, Kenya and formerly of Mullaghdoo, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Peacefully, at the North West Hospice. Reposing at Foley And McGowan`s Funeral Home, Old Market House, Market…
Keep active and healthy during lockdown, urges Minister Feighan
The importance of people keeping active and fit during the Covid-19 restrictions is being highlighted by Sligo/Leitrim and Junior Minister for Health and Well-Being Frank Feighan. It coincides with the launch of a new Keep Fit campaign supported by more than €7m. Minister Feighan says maintaining physical and mental health…
Alleged abduction attempt of traveller children in Sligo
Gardai have been contacted following an alleged abduction attempt of the children of a traveller family in Sligo yesterday morning. Sligo Traveller Support Group spokesperson Bernadette Maughan insists it was a serious incident, and follows on from other such abduction attempts across the country in recent weeks OceanFM Ireland…
McGuinness still focussed on soccer coaching career
Donegal’s 2012 All-Ireland winning football manager Jim McGuinness says he is still focussed on progressing his career as a soccer coach, more than 16 months since his last position as manager of Charlotte Independence in the USA. Speaking to the Irish Independent newspaper ahead of his return to our television…
Leitrim councillor wants report on housing developments in the county
A Leitrim councillor is calling for a full report into the cost of failed housing estate developments in the county during the past 20 years. Independent Councilor Des Guckian is seeking a report into how much this has cost the local authority over the years and how it may have…
Kenny raises new questions about access to Mother and Baby Homes records
A Sligo/Leitrim TD say he fears some survivors from mother and baby homes may still not get access to records relating to them. This is despite the government having said survivors will be able to access their personal records in a manner consistent with GDPR rules. However, Sinn Fein Deputy…