Minister under pressure to provide compensation for Drumkeerin landslide victims
The Agriculture Minister is under pressure to follow through on promises of compensation packages for farmers impacted by a landslide in County Leitrim over two years ago. Over 20 farmers and landowners were affected by the landslide, which occurred in Drumkeerin in June 2020. A multi-agency working group…
Mica legislation goes to final stage today
The mica defective building blocks legislation goes to final stage in the Seanad later. It comes as government looks to get it passed ahead of the summer recess. However affected homeowners say the bill isn’t fit for purpose, and that changes they’re proposing aren’t being given the time…
Sligo Rovers v Bala Town 2nd leg LIVE this Thursday
The second leg of Sligo Rovers Europa Conference League 1st qualifying round tie against Bala Town of Wales will be live from the Showgrounds this Thursday evening on Ocean FM. Austin O’Callaghan will introduce live coverage of the game from 6;45pm, will full match commentary from 7pm with Donal Ryan…
INHFA caution against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has cautioned against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd. The Government imposed targets to deliver a reduction in overall emissions, and specifically a 22% to 30% reduction in agriculture, this however should not involve further reductions to suckler sector.…
No policy innovation from the opposition say Minister of Agriculture
The Agriculture Minister says there’s been little to no policy innovation from the opposition to date. It comes as the Government comfortably won a vote of confidence in the Dáil yesterday evening with TDs voting 85 to 66 in favour of the coalition. Independents Joe McHugh, Marc MacSharry, Cathal Berry,…
2022 Connacht Club Championship draws finalised
The draws for the 2022 AIB Connacht club football championships have been finalised. The senior club championship draw has been relatively kind to the eventual Sligo and Leitrim county champions as they’ve both managed to avoid the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon winners until the provincial final at the earliest. The…
What financial supports are available for low income families?
All you need to know about the various financial supports available to low income households, including details of the Additional Needs Payment, which an increasing number of people are applying for. Orla Barry and Sinéad Conefrey of the Sligo and Leitrim Citizen’s Information Service provide the advice OceanFM Ireland…