McConalogue says ‘shocking’ shortage of apprentices will hit house building
The low number of people now doing trade apprenticeships could affect how quickly badly-needed new housing is provided across the north west. That’s according to Donegal Fianna Fail Deputy Charlie McConalogue who says new figures…
Donegal areas to get pilot rural transport service
Donegal is among 19 counties where a new State-subsidised evening and nighttime bus service is to be introduced. It will be in Glencolmcille/Donegal Town, Burtonport, and Fanad and Carrigans in the Letterkenny area. The scheme…
Scanlon: Families with suicidal young people enduring ‘horrific ordeals’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says mental health needs to be given the same priority as physical health. Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon Scanlon says he has been contacted by families who have had to visit hospital emergency…
Families desperately need more help in looking after elderly
A Leitrim councillor says more needs to be done to help families look after their elderly relatives in their own homes and in their own communities. Sinn Fein’s Brendan Barry says this should be done…
Unusual Garda rescue in Leitrim after cat topped the pole
Gardai have carried out a rescue with a difference in Leitrim. It was after they received a call about a cat that was stranded on the top of a telephone pole near Drumshanbo. It’s believed…
GAA: Sligo win easily, Leitrim enthrall in epic encounter — and Ocean FM was there to capture it all
Sligo and Leitrim GAA county teams will return home victorious after their weekend trips to London and New York. Sligo easily overcame London with a final scoreline of 2-21 to 1-11. But it was the…
Warning to motorists: Garda checkpoints in operation today
Gardai are warning that checkpoints will be in operation throughout the region this Monday morning. They will be testing for alcohol and drugs following the Bank Holiday weekend. Gardai will also be on the looking…
