Insurance cover threatens future of thatched cottages
There are fears locally for the future of thatched cottages due to constraints on insurance cover. It follows the withdrawal of the last remaining insurance company that previously provided such cover. Now there’s concern that people will opt to forgo their thatched roofs, and in turn impact our national heritage.…
Leitrim senior championship draw set for August 6th
The draws for the 2022 Leitrim senior and intermediate club football championships will be made on Saturday, August 6th. The format for both championships is changing this year with four The Senior & Intermediate Club Championship draws will be made on 6th Aug and this year a new format will…
Housing Minister confirms Mica Redress will be paid this year
The Housing Minister hopes that the new Mica Redress Scheme will be rolled out by the end of the year. The new scheme was signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins at the weekend and will see homeowners be provided with grants of up to €420,000 to homeowners…
Local TD calls for back to school allowance to be extended low income families
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls on the Government to support families who are struggling with back to school costs. People who have one child in school and who have a combined income of €620 or more per week don’t get any assistance in terms…
How to plan your ideal garden – This week’s In The Garden
Liam Feeney outlines four easy steps to consider before deciding on how to plan your garden, on this week’s In The Garden OceanFM Ireland · How To Plan Your Ideal Garden – This Week's In The Garden
Max Mata agrees contract extension with Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers New Zealand striker Max Mata has has committed his future to the club by signing a two-and-a-half year contract extension, which will keep him at the Showgrounds until the end of the 2024 season. The 22-year-old, who has four senior international caps with New Zealand, joined the club…
Curry clinch promotion to Division 1 in Sligo
Curry will play Division 1 football in Sligo next season after Tuesday evening’s 2-15 to 2-11 victory over Easkey in South Sligo in Division 2 of the Furey’s Coaches senior football football league clinched promotion to the top tier in 2023. The win moves Curry onto 13 points at the…