Ocean FM News Reports

There are renewed calls for major safety improvements on the Clar Road and along the N15 in south Donegal. There have been ongoing concerns in both areas due to a high volume of junctions. Some works are due to begin this week on the Lough Eske/Townawilly Intersection with the N15 while assessments are continuing at a number of other problem areas. Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan feels that a lot more work will be needed to address a large number of issues:

A vigil for Palestine is taking place in Sligo this weekend. It's getting underway tomorrow at the Sligo GPO at 2pm. It's estimated that more 60,000 people have been killed in Israel's ongoing genocide while Palestinians in Gaza are enduring a humanitarian disaster of epic proportions. Mayor of the Sligo Borough and People before Profit Cllr Gino O'Boyle says it's important for the people of Sligo to show their support:

A series of events in Sligo to commemorate the centenary of Countess Markievicz could be on the cards. It takes place in 2027 and it's thought locally that preparations should get underway sooner rather than later. It's hoped that a Countess Markievicz Day could be developed, similar to WB Yeats Day as part of the celebrations. Labour Cllr Anne Higgins says she is a very important lady in Sligo and Irelands history and it's important that that is recognised:

People are being warned to take care in and around the water ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend. Over the past week alone, a man lost his life after getting into difficulty in the water near Bundoran while separately, two people also got caught in the rip current at Deadman's Point in Sligo. The RNLI along with The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are pleading with swimmers and particularly those who may be visiting an area they are not familiar with over the weekend, to learn the warning signs, read local safety notices and seek advice before entering the water. Killian O'Kelly from Bundoran RNLI has this advice:

A former Garda Sergeant in Donegal says Garda management must establish find out why some serving members of the force are hostile to completing their duties.   An unpublished report suggests some members of the Roads Policing Unit are "openly hostile to doing their job" - according to the Policing and Community Safety Authority.     Commissioner Drew Harris says the findings as "sobering", particularly in light of the number of people being killed on the roads.   Former Garda sergeant Christy Galligan says the force must urgently get to the bottom of the issue: