Sligo County Council condemn graffiti on council buildings
Sligo County Council have condemned graffiti that appeared on the council buildings. It’s understood the graffiti was carried out over the weekend. The phrase “House the Irish” was spraypainted on to the wall near the entrance to the offices. In a brief statement issued to Ocean FM News, Sligo County…
Walker hospitalised following fall at Strandhill Beach
A walker is recovering in hospital after suffering serious injuries after a fall at Strandhill Beach on Saturday evening. Shortly before 5pm, the alarm was raised with Malin Head Coast Guard receiving a call from the National Ambulance requesting assistance. The Sligo-based coast guard helicopter, Rescue 118 was…
Abolition of single-sex schools “takes away freedom of choice”
Parents should still have the choice of sending their children to a single-sex school if they feel it is appropriate. That’s the view of a former second level vice principal, who was speaking after Minister for Higher Education, Patrick O’Donovan, said he would like to see single-sex schools in Ireland…
Public Consultation on Collooney one-way system opens today
Public consultation begins today regarding a new one-way system for Collooney. Traffic congestion issues have been a bone of contention for many years in the village, and progress is now being made on relieving them. The designs can be accessed on the Sligo County Council website until Friday, September 6th,…
Three “neglected” donkeys rescued in Leitrim
Leitrim Animal Welfare and Hungry Horse Outside has carried out a joint-rescue of three “neglected” donkeys from the wild. In a post on social media, Leitrim Animal Welfare say that, they rescued the donkeys who were in poor condition and suffering from overgrown hooves. The animals had no…
Significant amount of homes without power this morning
A significant number of homes across the North West are without power this morning. Heavy showers of rain, as well as lots of thunder and lightning, resulted in lots of power cuts across the region this morning. The ESB are currently working to restore power in the areas affected. A…
Ireland’s Olympians to be welcomed home today
The most successful Irish team to ever compete at an Olympic games will return home to a warm welcome today. Team Ireland – and their haul of 7 medals – are due at Dublin airport this morning, and will then be whisked into the city centre for a civic reception…