Bord approves new Donegal distillery
An Bord Pleanala has upheld a decision to grant planning permission for a new whiskey distillery in the Carrick area in south west Donegal. The project will involve the construction of a distillery, lab, visitor centre, museum and car-parking area. The Sliabh Liag Distillery applied for planning last April, it…
Gardai seeking public help over missing man in Leitrim
Gardai are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 25 year old man missing from County Leitrim. Dariusz Wieslaw Kawecki has been missing from his home at Carrigallen, since midday on Friday the 16th of December. Dariusz is described as 6 foot 4 inches in height, of…
Work to start next year on sewerage schemes in Donegal and Sligo
Work is to start on the upgrade to water and sewerage schemes in Donegal and Sligo early next year. Irish Water has confirmed that contracts have been signed to start work on an upgrade to the Owenteskna public water supply serving south west Donegal. While a bundle to upgrade the…
Change in criteria needed for schools to access more SNAs
A Donegal Principal says unless the criteria for schools to get Special Needs Assistants is changed – extra investment in this area will not benefit the pupils who need it. Ocean FM News can reveal that despite an overall increase in the number of SNAs assigned to schools in the…