Black Friday – Customers want it, businesses need it, claims store owner
The relatively new Irish phenomenon of Black Friday kicks in again tomorrow, with apparent bargains aplenty in local shops. So are customers ‘buying into’ the concept and how important is it to local businesses? Eamonn…
Buncrana inquest hears how vehicles had slipped into water from pier before
The RNLI say they’re aware of three other cars entering the water at Buncrana pier over the last 17 years. The inquest has heard other vehicles had entered the water at the same spot where…
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan stopped by police from taking part in Brussels conference
Luke Ming Flanagan was stopped by police from gaining entrance into a conference in Brussells today. The Northwest/Midlands MEP was attempting to attend the European Defence Agency’s Annual meeting this morning. The EDA cooperates with other EU Member…
Sligo Town businesses gearing up for Black Friday
Finally, just a few years ago, Black Friday was a tradition reserved to the US. But the sales extravaganza has hit Sligo with a bang and a number of businesses will be taking part. On…
Buncrana pier tragedy inquest to continue this morning
The Buncrana pier tragedy inquest continues this morning. Yesterday it heard that the driver of the car that ended up in the waters of Lough Swilly was over the drink driving limit. Though the pathologist…
Irish Defence Forces confirm that members of British Army train in Ireland
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that British soldiers train at its base at The Curragh, in County Kildare. A statement to Ocean FM News says peace keepers from over 56 countries, including the UK,…
€30m loan for rural post offices only a sticking plaster – Deputy Fitzmaurice
The thirty million euro in funding announced by the government to save rural post offices is only ‘a sticking plaster solution’ that will not solve their problems in the long run. Independent Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice…