Harkin calls for an updated Programme of Government that will benefit North West.
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling for the Programme of Government to be revisited. It’s understood that dissident Fianna Fáil TDs are worried about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and are demanding a review of the deal underpinning the coalition put in place two years ago. …
Donegal County Council to take legal action against Cllr Frank McBrearty
Donegal County Council is to take legal action against Cllr Frank McBrearty. The Council voted to begin legal proceedings against the Independent Cllr due to “his wholly improper campaign of harassment and intimidation against members of the council and its administrative staff”. Chief Executive of Donegal County Council…
Bundoran Gym hosts Hyrox event
One of the world’s fastest growing fitness races, Hyrox, comes to Bundoran this Monday evening, July 18th, featuring world champion Hunter McIntyre. BMS Warehouse Gym in Bundoran, Ireland’s first Hyrox-affiliated gym in Ireland, will host the event. Owner Seamus Smyth gave Ocean FM Sport a beginners guide to Hyrox, when…
Donegal’s Lucy McGlynn selected for World U20 Athletics Championships
Tir Chonaill Athletic Club’s Lucy McGlynn has been confirmed as an Ireland pick for next month’s World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Columbia. The Coláiste Colmcille, Ballyshannon, student won double gold at last week’s National U23 and Junior Track & Field Championships in Tullamore in 400 metres hurdles and 110 metres…
Lack of bus service preventing people getting to work
The Coolaney to Sligo bus leaves for Sligo at 7am and does not return until 6pm. This is preventing local residents from travelling to and from work by Public Transport. This is also affecting Students who want to travel to Summer Jobs and many locals are complaining that Buses…
Sligo’s Caroline Currid plays her part in Limerick hurling triumph
Sligo sports psychologist Caroline Currid received more plaudits for her work behind the scenes with the victorious Limerick senior hurling team, after their 1-13 to 2-26 All-Ireland final success against Kilkenny at Croke Park on Sunday. It’s Limerick’s fourth All-Ireland title in five years, and Sligo native Currid has been…
Donegal Mountain Rescue issues warning after two separate call outs
Donegal Mountain Rescue has issued a warning after dealing with two separate incidents yesterday. Yesterday morning, shortly before 10am, An Garda Siochana Galway contacted Donegal Mountain Rescue team to assist a walker who had taken unwell on the Miners Path at Muckish Mountain. DMRT responded and using SarCall, his…