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  1. 10/07/2025

    Sligo Councillor Calls for Higher Social Housing Income Limits

    A Sligo councillor is urging the Minister for Housing to raise income limits for social housing eligibility. Cllr Ann Higgins says current thresholds are too low and exclude many working individuals and families in need. She says people are being pushed into poverty by rising rents, despite working and paying taxes. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Higgins said, “It’s not fair or equitable people deserve the chance to have a place to call their own.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  2. 10/08/2025

    Donegal TD slams Budget over block crisis response

    A Donegal TD has criticised the Finance Minister's Budget 2026 speech, calling his comments on “strengthening foundations” deeply insensitive. Deputy Charles Ward says the announcement offers little hope for families at the heart of the defective concrete block crisis. He's urged the government to scrap the Concrete Levy and exempt rebuilding works from VAT. Deputy Ward says the crisis is no longer confined to Donegal, it's devastating communities across the entire country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  3. 10/08/2025

    Cllr Casserly Urges Pause on School Changes Impacting Vulnerable Students

    Cllr Marie Casserly is calling on the Minister for Education to pause the re-designation of schools serving students with Mild General Learning Difficulties. She argues the policy, while aiming to expand places for autistic students, risks displacing other vulnerable children who depend on existing supports. Cllr Casserly is calling for meaningful consultation with parents, principals, and teachers before any changes are implemented. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Casserly said children must be prioritised in the proposed changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 min

  4. 10/09/2025

    European Ambassadors Highlight Conflict Issues During ATU Sligo Visit

    Five European Ambassadors visited ATU Sligo today. The Ambassadors of Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Poland were on campus this afternoon for a moderated discussion with students focused on current conflict concerns in Europe. The event was said to offer a unique opportunity for insight into European diplomatic perspectives and engagement with the student community. Vice President for enterprise and engagement at ATU Sligo Chris O'Malley says the event was about raising awareness of how serious the issues they are facing everyday. Also speaking to Ocean FM news, Ambassador of Latvia Mr. Juris Štalmeistars says young people are the future and its important they are given opportunities: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  5. 10/13/2025

    57 previous convictions for man who pleaded guilty in Tom Niland case

    One of the men who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sligo pensioner Tom Niland had 57 previous convictions, a court has heard. John Erving 31, of Foxford County Mayo is one of three men who have pleaded guilty to the brutal attack of the late Mr. Niland in his home in Skreen in January 2022. Erving along with Francis Harman 58, of Nephin Court in Ballina and John Clarke 37 of Carrowkelly Ballina are having sentence hearings at the Central Criminal Court today. Proceedings have just concluded for the day with sentences due to be handed down on Thursday. We crossover now to the Central Criminal Court where Catherine Gaffney is standing by with the latest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  6. 10/22/2025

    Calls for army snipers to deal with deer population in Donegal

    There are renewed calls for army snipers to be drafted in to deal with deer in Donegal. Deer rutting season is well underway which is said to be creating a heightened risk of collisions. People are being urged to take extra when out driving for the duration of this month. But Independent Cllr Michael McClafferty has long been of the view that the deer population in the region is totally out of control and believes that now more than ever, drastic action is needed:   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    Works on Shannon not expected to impact Leitrim tourism

    A Leitrim Councillor does not expect the closure of a section of Shannon Erne Waterway in the County to have a huge impact on the County's tourism potential. The stretch of water in question is set to close to boats for three months to facilitate repairs and future proof the facilities. Boat users will not be able to travel from Kilclare Leitrim Village from November 3, 2025 until the end of February 2026 to facilitate essential lock improvement works. These works form part of Waterways Ireland's ongoing programme to maintain and enhance the canal infrastructure. Local Councillor Brendan Barry says it's vital that infrastructure is upgraded in order to facilitate future visitors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    Local TD says Irish unity cannot be a "one way street"

    A Sligo/Leitrim TD says Irish unity cannot be a "one way street". Fine Gael Deputy Frank Feighan made the comments in the Dail yesterday in response to a motion submitted by Sinn Fein calling on Government to "plan and prepare" for unification. He highlighted his own family's history in the formation of the country where his grandfather was commander of the IRA in north Roscommon. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Feighan says he wants unity, "but we have to ensure it includes the 1 million unionists and loyalists. It is not a one-way street"   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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