Councillor calls for extended Wild Atlantic Way routes in Leitrim
A Leitrim councillor has called for routes from the Wild Atlantic Way be extended farther south into County Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor John McCartin says there are only four kilometres of the Wild Atlantic Way…
Women’s Vigil takes place in Sligo today in solidarity with United States marches
A women’s vigil is taking place in Sligo today in solidarity with the women’s marches taking place across the United States. Organisers say they are to highlight women’s rights on the first day of the…
Macra members urged to contribute to 7-year strategy
Members of Macra na Feirme in the North West are urged to have their say on the new strategic plan of the organisation. Macra na Feirme’s strategic planning process is due to begin at the…
Donegal Association of New York says people remain divided on Trump
With just hours to go until the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, Ocean FM News has been speaking to people at home and in the US about the…
Water committee considers subsidy for group water schemes
A Donegal TD says the implementation of a complete group water scheme subsidy would ensure those residents would not be paying twice for their water. A cross party Dail committee was told by representatives from…
Aisling Centre in Kilcar approved for funding
A community and sporting centre that services South West Donegal is to get a grant of up to €4,800 to repair its roof. Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs Sean Kyne has announced he has…
Trolley numbers down in Sligo and Letterkenny
The numbers on trolleys in Sligo and Donegal is down to 16 between both hospitals. It follows one of the worst weeks so far this year for overcrowding at Letterkenny University Hospital. Today the number…