Government looks set to survive no confidence motion
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD is calling for local TDs to back the party’s Dáil motion of no-confidence in the Government. The Government looks set to survive the motion which takes place later today. Donegal TD Joe McHugh will support them from opposition, saying his issue is with…
Ballina’s lasting legacy to boxer Dick Hearns
He played gaelic football with six counties, trained Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne League of Ireland teams and, during the 1930s, enjoyed prolific run of success in the boxing ring. Dick Hearns sporting record is impressive by any standards. His son Vince, presenter of Ocean FM’s Cois na Tine, chats with…
Boyle win first ever Roscommon senior football league title
Boyle GAA Club are celebrating a first-ever Division 1 senior football league title in Roscommon, following Sunday’s 0-16 to 0-13 victory over Western Gaels at Davona Park in Ballinameen. It was the north Roscommon club’s first time to lift the O’Rourke Cup. Boyle Army Barracks won the league title back…
Update: Road reopens at Cliffoney following fatal crash
The section of the N15 at the north side of Cliffoney village has now reopened following a fatal road traffic collision there yesterday afternoon. A woman in her 70s died following the crash involving a car and a jeep. A technical examination of the scene is now complete…
90 patients in hospitals in the Northwest with Covid 19
Latest figures by the HSE show there are currently 90 patients with Covid-19 in Northwest hospitals today There are 61 Covid patients at Letterkenny University Hospital and 29 at Sligo University Hospital Nationally, 1,055 Covid patients are in hospitals throughout the country today. It’s the first time since April 12th…
Camper van owners urged to comply with new code of practice in Donegal
Campers and owners of camper vans have been urged to comply with a new code of conduct drawn up by Donegal County Council. The Council worked with a number of stakeholders in drawing up the plan, as Anne Marie Conlon, Head of Economic Development, outlines OceanFM Ireland · Camper…
Reported sightings of Lion’s Mane jellyfish at Enniscrone Beach
Sligo County Council has received reports of sightings of the Lion’s Mane jellyfish in recent days at Enniscrone Beach. Anyone who observes one in the water or on the beach should take the necessary precautions, keep their distance and inform the lifeguards on duty, or they can also contact their…