Safety concerns leave Rescue 118 unable to land at Letterkenny Hospital
It’s emerged that the Rescue 118 helicopter is currently unable to land at Letterkenny University Hospital. It’s due to health and safety concerns over the hospitals helipad. An inspection was carried out during which a number of issues of concern were highlighted. Instead, the helicopter is landing…
Emergency services at scene of crash at Glenfarne
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in Glenfarne in County Leitrim. The minor crash involving a lorry happened at around 8am this morning. It’s understood that the road at Faley Macs at Stranagrass is currently blocked with significant tailbacks reported in the area. …
Investigation continuing into major fire at derelict hotel in Enniskillen
An investigation is continuing into a major fire at a derelict hotel in Enniskillen. The blaze broke out in the early hours of yesterday morning with the Northern Ireland Fire Service stating that they believe it was started deliberately. At the height of the fire, over 40 firefighters…
Motorcyclist killed in Donegal collision
A man has died in a crash in west Donegal. The single vehicle collision involving a motorbike happened in Bunbeg yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 60s, died from his injuries. The road was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and…
Ryanair under fire after Sligo passengers left stranded in Lanzarote
Almost 70 holidaymakers including many from the North West were left stranded in Lanzarote on Wednesday afternoon. After getting through check-in, security and landing at the departure gate, passengers were due to embark on the 12.35 destined for Ireland West Airport in Knock. However, only those who booked…
Road in west Donegal remains closed following serious collision
A road in west Donegal remains closed this morning following a serious collision. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the R257 neat Bunbeg shortly before 3pm yesterday afternoon. Local diversions have been in place since then, and no further information is available.
Ocean FM Sports Awards 2024
The 2024 Ocean FM Sports Awards will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo, on Saturday, November 16th. The awards celebrate local sporting achievement and contribution across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim since January 1st, 2024. The Ocean FM Hall of Fame Award will acknowledge the recipient’s lifetime…