Donegal TD calls for intervention to prevent strike action by childcare service providers
The Government has come under fire over what’s been described as a lack of funding given to childcare services in the North West and elsewhere. Many providers plan to close their doors next week for three days as part of strike action while a protest is also due to…
Investigation continuing following discovery of body in Bundoran
A Garda investigation is continuing this morning in Donegal following the discovery of a body yesterday in Bundoran. It’s understood that the body of a man was discovered at approximately 2 p.m. yesterday at Finner. The man is believed to have been in his late 40’s and its…
Updated: Woman dies in Leitrim collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in County Leitrim. The collision took place Shortly before 6pm yesterday evening. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted following a two car collision on the R280 at Lisnabrack, Carrick on Shannon. A passenger in one of the…
Shortlists announced for Ocean FM Sports Awards
The shortlists for the inaugural Ocean FM Sports Awards – in association with EJ Menswear – have been announced. There are 13 award categories for the ceremony, which will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Sligo on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Special guest on the night…
Mick Flannery , Seamus O’Rourke and much more
This week we speak with Mick Flannery – ahead of his October gig in the Hawk’s Well; Seamus O’Rourke talks Mossy Flood, and Nicola Cleary – artistic director of the Sligo Baroque Festival – will guide us through this year’s events. Plus, as we approach Culture Night, a busy ‘What’s…
Ballyshannon and Bundoran to feature in new RTÉ drama
A new 6 part TV series filmed in Donegal will go to air on RTÉ next week. “Obituary” written by Ray Lawlor premieres Tuesday on RTÉ One on at 10.15 pm. The series is described as a dark comedy crime drama, and features a local newspaper journalist that is being…
Music Generation Sligo to host special event to mark Culture Night
Young Sligo musicians will gather at Sligo Abbey tomorrow for a unique event to mark Culture Night. “Live at the Abbey” takes places between 4.30 and 6pm on Friday, and is organised by Music Generation Sligo. The concert will feature members of Music Generation Sligo, as well as Sligo Youth…