Gardai investigating attack on gay man in Sligo
Gardai in Sligo have confirmed that they are investigating an attack on a gay man in a Sligo bar. A 32-year old man says he was attacked by up to eight others after he kissed…
Banking campaigner says there’s ‘huge negativity’ toward competition
A Sligo member of a group campaigning for banking reform in this country says he’s found there’s huge negativity toward creating competition in the market here. Seamus Maye is a member of the Public Banking…
Currency exchange rate, Thursday Aug. 29th
On the currency exchange markets today, Tuesday, August 29th, the euro is trading at one dollar and twenty cents (€1.20) and 93 pence Sterling.
Defence Forces to help build new bridge following floods
Work to start building a new bridge on the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal will start later this week. The Defence Forces has confirmed to Ocean FM News today that they have been requested to help…
Funding restored for Local Improvement Schemes
Funding has been restored for Local Improvement Schemes, better known as LIS schemes. It’s something councillors throughout the north west have been calling for for some time. LIS schemes provide funding for private roads on…
People paying ‘way over the odds’ for mortgages in Ireland
A Sligo campaigner for reform in the banking system says people here are paying over the odds because of lack of competition. Seamus Maye, of the Public Banking Forum of Ireland, was reacting to claims…
Forty seven families register as ‘displaced’ following Donegal flooding
47 families have registered with Donegal County Council as being displaced following the floods last week. As the clean up operation continues, the council is assessing families on a case by case basis. Donegal County…