New year boost for regions smaller businesses
Small to medium sized businesses across the region are set to receive a financial boost early next year. The “Increased Cost of Business” scheme will be rolled out in the first part of 2024, at a cost of 250 million euro to the Government. This scheme targets businesses…
Midlands North West MEP warns of increased flying costs
A Midlands North West MEP is warning that the cost of flying is set to soar. Colm Markey says the price will go up unless there’s a massive scale-up in producing sustainable aviation fuel. He’s hosting a conference with airline executives including Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary in County Meath…
Health Minister to visit Donegal today
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is in Donegal today for a number of key engagements. While the Minister is set to turn the sod at the new 110 community hospital facility Letterkenny, more crucially, he’s due to meet with local GPs and consultants over major concerns relating to Letterkenny University…
The Final Whistle podcast 23/11/2023
Gurteen’s Roisin Molloy and Manorhamilton’s Muireann Devaney reflect on their Athlone Town FAI Cup glory. Sligo’s Emmet Dunleavy talks about Ireland upward curve in cross country running. Plus – we pay a visit to an ExWell fitness session in Sligo – which provides a sport rehab programme for people who…
Easkey’s Connacht hurling final LIVE this Saturday
Easkey’s Connacht junior club hurling final against Galway champions Ballinasloe will be live this Saturday (Nov 25th) on oceanfm.ie from 1:30pm. Match commentary from the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan will come from Ray Lannon and former Sligo hurler Paul Seevers. Easkey are aiming for back-to-back provincial titles…
DLDC set to host “Celebrating Donegal Business” showcase
DLDC is set to host the “Celebrating Donegal Business” showcase tomorrow. It’s getting underway from 1pm – 6.30pm at The Central Hotel, Donegal Town. This event is free to attend and provides a platform for the best local businesses, featuring a diverse range of products and services. …
Raymond Carden to step down as Sligo LGFA Chair
Sligo LGFA Chairperson Raymond Carden is stepping down from his role next month after four years in the role. A statement issued on Wednesday evening confirmed that Carden, a member of the Eoghan Rua club in west Sligo, would not be seeking re-election at December’s AGM, citing family and work…